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    C. Hobson Longmont, CO United States 11-27-12
    C. Hobson Longmont, CO United States 11-27-12

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    "James Marsters is Harry Dresden"
    Where does Cold Days rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    My single favorite audio book to this point.


    What other book might you compare Cold Days to and why?

    First and foremost this is a worthy successor to changes. Not that ghost story did not have its moments but the sheer scope and brilliance of this work compares to Changes as Butchers best. It is tough to compare Cold Days to another author, as Jim Butcher is currently the definitive Urban Fantasy in the world today.


    What about James Marsters’s performance did you like?

    Everything, I have already laughed out loud numerous times. His willingness to do voices for the dew drop fairies were of particular note.


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    Yes, several but hard to describe without spoilers.


    Any additional comments?

    I have finished the book and am about 10 hours into the audio book and felt I had enough of a base to give the audio book a review. Put simply this is the best audio book released this year and among my favorites of all time. I would recommend to anyone.

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    6 of 15 people found this review helpful
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    Phillip Allegany, NY, United States 12-22-12
    Phillip Allegany, NY, United States 12-22-12 Member Since 2008
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    "Production failure"
    How could the performance have been better?

    The name "Maeve" is pronounced "May." This inaccuracy really throws a monkey wrench into the enjoyment of the story. The producer needs to be flogged.


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    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    Andrew Chicago, IL, United States 12-02-12
    Andrew Chicago, IL, United States 12-02-12 Member Since 2007
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    "Thank God James Marsters is Back"
    What made the experience of listening to Cold Days the most enjoyable?

    James Marsters is back.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Molly. Her evolution as a character has come the longest.


    Which character – as performed by James Marsters – was your favorite?

    Toot-Toot.


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    Yes


    Any additional comments?

    Nicely ties everything together from the pervious 13 books (well in truth mostly from books 1-12).

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    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    Lori Chattanooga, TN, United States 12-02-12
    Lori Chattanooga, TN, United States 12-02-12 Member Since 2009
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    "Butcher does it again!"
    Would you consider the audio edition of Cold Days to be better than the print version?

    I did not read the print version, however, this performance was outstanding as usual.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Cold Days?

    For me when Harry reunites with Mouse!


    Which scene was your favorite?

    The battle with the Outsiders off the island.


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    I wish I could have! Work always interferes with my books....


    Any additional comments?

    Can not wait for another!

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    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    Jason Palmer, AK, United States 12-01-12
    Jason Palmer, AK, United States 12-01-12
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    "Things are coming together!"

    Dresden is back with some new skills and an impossible task to perform. We are giving a better look at things which have been hinted at throughout the series. A few more clues about the black council and deeper look at the fairy queens.

    As I read and reread the Dresden files, it becomes clear that Jim Butcher had this series sketched out very well before he wrote the earlier books. He does a great job of pointing out that Dresden was getting clues about all of this stuff as early as Storm Front.

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    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    Michael Louisville, KY, United States 11-27-12
    Michael Louisville, KY, United States 11-27-12 Member Since 2011
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    "James telling Jim's Story the way it needed to be"
    What made the experience of listening to Cold Days the most enjoyable?

    James Marsters is the best way to say is the voice of Dresden. If a movie was made, He would have to be Harry or Thomas.


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    Rory Calgary, AB, Canada 03-18-13
    Rory Calgary, AB, Canada 03-18-13
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    "Not the best but better than Cold Days"

    Thanks for bringing James Marsters back, Harry is not the same without Spike around.
    Entertaining, but far from the best Dresden.

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    MaryAnn Idaho Falls, ID, United States 03-04-13
    MaryAnn Idaho Falls, ID, United States 03-04-13
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    "foul language - out of character"
    Would you consider the audio edition of Cold Days to be better than the print version?

    I am not a prude, and I think that the audio editions of Jim Butcher's work are always wonderful, but this one had a lot of F words in it, and I was surprised, quite frankly. It didn't seem to fit the character Dresden has been in previous books, seemed like they were just 'stuck in'.I had been enjoying the series specifically for the love of the characters, and the fact they had so little swearing, which sets them apart in this day and age, but the addition of bad langueage sure didn't add to this book. It was disappointing.


    Would you be willing to try another book from Jim Butcher? Why or why not?

    probably.


    What about James Marsters’s performance did you like?

    always a good performance and he does a super job with extra voices.


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    yes


    Any additional comments?

    The foul language sounded like it was added as an afterthought - put in by an editor or whatever, but it sure was a surprise in this book after so many without the F word. It would be nice to find a book by an author as fine a writer as Jim Butcher without the bad language. I get tired of it.

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    Patricia Crane USA 02-11-13
    Patricia Crane USA 02-11-13 Member Since 2011

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    "Could not download 2nd half of book"
    Would you try another book from Jim Butcher and/or James Marsters?

    yes


    Any additional comments?

    The first half of the book was very enjoyable, however, even though I paid for the entire book, I was not able to download the second half, therefore was quite disappointed in this purchase, to say the least

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    John A. Saloiye South Charleston,WV 01-30-13
    John A. Saloiye South Charleston,WV 01-30-13 Member Since 2006
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    "F Bomb is gaining ground"
    If you could sum up Cold Days in three words, what would they be?

    Imaginative, exciting, friends


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    I don't have one, they are all old friends. Surprisingly, Thomas, a vampire is one too.


    Which character – as performed by James Marsters – was your favorite?

    Bob, I think. James Marsters sounds like a completely different person. He takes me back to my childhood because Bob sounds a lot like the Great Kazoo from the Flintstones cartoons.


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    Completely different from the TV show. Karen Murphy was not the Karen Murphy in the books.


    Any additional comments?

    One thing I especially liked about Jim Butchers books has been they have minimal swearing. This book has gone beyond his norm. If this trend continues, I will have to leave the books on the shelf rather than bring them home.

    There is far less swearing than many best sellers. The frequency of the F bomb has increased for his books.

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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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