Scott Leneau

Fascinating premise, great characters

Revisado: 03-15-25

Yes, you will end up loving the characters. Grimsby is just great. Yes, the world is deep, fascinating, and well-developed. Keep in mind that the story is character driven, and especially in this first book, a lot of the plot seems to coincidentally orbit around the protagonist. But it all is actually reasonable, and well put together. I recommend giving at least the first two books a shot.

Also, Wudge alone is worth the price of admission. Cracks me up.

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Complex story, but every subplot pays off wonderfully

Revisado: 03-15-25

Rayne & Grimsby's bond. Mayflower's past, family, & dark secrets. Wudge's door, and how he'll open it with the nail... where it is. The nature, culture and backstory of the huntsmen--plural. Grimsby's magic, and why it sucks. The familiars, and the story behind them. The fate of Mansgraf's familiar (audiobook, don't know how its spelled). The story of the girl from the demon woman's club (whose mother Mayflower killed). Finally, the nature and history of the coven.

Each one is a subplot in this book that pays off wonderfully. Add to that Grimsby just being the self-deprecating, irrepressably good and kind, and you have a book that's a delight to experience. I love the banter between Mayflower and Grimsby. Really, between Grimsby and everybody. Wudge is still the best.

Oh, and the plot centers around Grimsby trying to... help Rayne. Iykyk. And the cherry on top--best new character: Abe. That is all. This book is great. Read the first two first--the story is strongly character-driven, and you need those journeys for everything to matter sufficiently.

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Wow...

Revisado: 03-11-25

Listen, the story seems to have a rocky start. But stick it out, because this story is a banger. If you like mysteries, there is one hiding in plain sight. The story centers around Grimsby's first legitimate case, and his imposter syndrome. As well as his long standing feelings for Rayne.

It's a solid plot, but the real drawn to the story is the character drama. Grimsby is a good person who likes helping people, and is often influenced by his own deep empathy, born of his own suffering. he also makes self-deprecating that are actually pretty funny. He CAN feel a little bit like a Boy Scout at times, but man, he will when you over. It won't be long before you're tearing them on. Besides, he suffers so much! The plot is not gentle on him at all.

Also, Wudge and Mayflower are delightful, and heckle Grimsby just enough for the banter to be a delight.

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Manages to have wonderful drama, great character moments, and amazing payoffs.

Revisado: 12-25-24

All of the Dresden Files books are great. it isn't just the trappings of urban fantasy, but the fantastic characters, and all the fun they have together. I think the humor and the heart are Jim Butchers true strengths.

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It's Dresden Files

Revisado: 11-03-22

If you're a fan if the series, you'll love it. Hell, if you like good fiction, you'll like it. Perfermance isn't Marsters, so that may phase you if you're already spoiled on the man's talent. But the story is great.

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Excellent, heartwarming fable

Revisado: 12-19-21

Simple. Short. But quite a feel-good, enjoyable story. Actually something I'd be happy to share with children. Just remember that it IS a fable. Lessons and all.

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It's actually Douglas Swain delivering 3 Seminars

Revisado: 07-09-19

If you've read Techniques of the Selling Writer, you'll know that Douglas Swain has a good amount of helpful, general prescriptive writing advice. His advice is a very good foundation for any aspiring writers looking to write long form fiction. Much of the material in that book is explored in an approachable fashion in these 3 Seminars. Not everything in the book is covered, of course, but if you found Techniques a bit too dry, then this is a painless way of getting the gist of the material.

If you HAVE read Techniques, you won't find much here you haven't heard before. Though it is edifying to hear the material presented verbally. Why there isn't an audiobook for Techniques, I can't say.

One point of advice--Swain talks fairly slow. So you might want to set the playback speed to x1.5,

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Very thought provoking

Revisado: 07-02-19

a surprisingly deep set of prescriptive writing advice on how to plot, develop characters, and to do so regardless of your personal writing style. All I can say is it left me excited to try his method.

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