Oh wow, I forgot about khinsider!
EtnaAtsume
joined 1 year ago
I don't dislike Dresden Files but I'm liking it less as it veers further & further from its initial premise. Book 1 and book...er, 16? the latest one...are so tonally different. Power creep, yeah, is part of it, but also it went from "fun noir throwback starring Detective Hard-Boiled" solving things cleverly (and without spellslinging ALL the time) to "what if a Jedi with the power of God and pop culture references on his side fought Irish folklore kaijus while Bigfoot was watching".
Like... I'm strapped in for the ride and enjoying it besides but the series seems to have gotten a lot less intellectually stimulating and than before and is now "big powers do a fighting".
Just me?
Thanks for the summary. I can agree with each deserving its place...
Except First Law. Couldn't get into that one, but may give it another try.
I liked American Gods but also can't find it in myself to disagree with this take.
Anon discovers the underlying foundation of Buddhism.
More varied formalwear than "suit with some superficial variations" (tux, 2- or 3-piece, colors, tie variety). Broader range of styles.
I think you win just for originality and not "witnessed very violent happening."
Not that violence isn't fucked up, too, but...Jesus.
The comic itself isn't, but it's going to be merchandised to hell at first opportunity, is what I meant.