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Did you discover the books because of the TV Show?
Nemo:
As I stated in a post on a different topic, I saw the preview then read all 8 books in 3 days (gotta love 12 hour shifts). I enjoy both the books and the show and find it interesting how the producers of the series use their creative license. I'm now doing missionary work to spread the Gospel of Dresden.
I bet the rpg might help gain more converts when it is released.
CCB5Dresdenfan1:
I did. And I searched them out on Amazon, and have them all or am going to be receiving them. And I saw Paul and Jim at Comic Con too, which is really neat.
ButMadNNW:
--- Quote from: Thanatos on February 27, 2007, 04:01:26 AM ---Read the books before the show, and in a way I feel a little sorry for those who are approaching from the other direction.
--- End quote ---
In certain cases, I kind of prefer "approaching from the other direction." As we've seen in this case, reading the book(s) first and then seeing a movie/TV adaptation of that world almost always leads to some level of disappointment. It's the nature of the beast.
However, if you're exposed to the video version first and - like me - are intrigued enough to check out the source material, you are given the key to unlock a door that opens onto a richer, more detailed world that fleshes out what you've already been enjoying onscreen. (And, when I've skimmed bits of SF, I tend to visualize Paul and hear his voice; which tells me that, for me at least, Paul is going a good job of maintaining the spirit of Harry.)
I'm in the middle of another book, so I haven't had a chance to read my copy of Storm Front, but I went to Borders last night while running errands and picked up a copy of Fool Moon anyway, because I've been that impressed with the show and what I've skimmed of SF. I couldn't resist - I started reading FM in the car before I drove away, and I got sucked in, reading the first 12 pages in one whoosh before I realized I'd done it. :) I'm beginning to understand the wicked fast reading times I've seen quoted on this board.
MsDaywalker:
*other* i had heard good things about Jim from other forums and amazon reviews long ago but just got round to reading the book even tho the first 2 where in my TBR pile. then i heard there would be a tv show and i knew i wouldnt be able to NOT watch a new scifi, mystery show about a wizard. so i quickly read the first 2 before the show started so i would know the chracters before. but then i watched the show and wondered.... is this the same show ?...mostly why Murphy was a brunette ?
i really like the books alot iam finishing the 3rd book now, so i went to my Barnes&noble(b/c i had a gift card) to pick up 4 and 5 they where all out of the books except 7 and 8 ! i was shocked! i hope this means the show is doing good.
Kalin:
I one hundred percent did. I've only finished Storm Front so far though. I still have all the others to read.
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