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I’m a big fan of the Harry Dresden series and was interested in seeing how Butcher would tackle third person prose (actually a style I favor because of the wide latitude it gives authors to explore events outside a main character’s observations). I wasn’t crazy about this book for several reasons: First, the author’s pacing is too consistent—a relentless series of skirmishes ending in one big battle, so there are few highs and lows in the pace of the story. I like action interspersed with atmospheric scenes and colorful descriptions to flesh out the look and feel of the world in which a story is set. (I’m sure the continuous action scenes will please other readers.) Second, while there are many interesting, distinctive characters, too often detailed descriptions of them appear later in the story instead of early on when they could add depth and life to characters as the reader follows their exploits. (Grimm is split this way.) For example I’d prefer to know more about Benedict and the abilities of the warriorborn—they certainly derserve as much coverage as the cat tribes. Great job of conveying the personality of a cat, by the way, although I’m not sure they belong in the steampunk genre. Third, for me, it was hard to get too involved in any one character because there were so many of them, all given equal treatment and weight. I find it easier to get emotionally involved if perhaps four or five key characters form the focus of the story (protagonists or villain), reacting off a secondary tier of supporting characters. Finally, the blend of technology within a historical setting didn’t seem consistent, relying primarily on the air ships and aeronauts—effective as that subset was. I finished the book but don’t feel eager to read another.


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The Cinder Spires the Aeronaut Windlass Jim Butcher Books Reviews

I understand my cats now, thanks to Jim Butcher.

Cats measure distance in the number of pounces it takes to get from one point to another.

Cats measure time in naps.

I'll never look at my cats the same way again.

Once again, Jim Butcher creates a masterwork. Not so much in story (although this is indeed a rousing and exciting tale well told) but as a master class in the art of World Building. Meticulous, inventive and utterly fascinating in its scope and breadth.

The Aeronauts Windlass moves with measured and flawless precision, and while there are some obvious similarities to some of his previous works, these similarities are only in the structure of the story being told.

A Butcher book has a recognizable skeleton underlying it's construction. Some things are recognizable to any fan of his work. There are character beats, action beats, mystery beats and the unrelenting escalation of tension and suspense that are signature to any of his works.

The Aeronauts Windlass has a certain flavor that is equal part YA fiction, Horatio Hornblower and a touch of the Codex Alera.

These are grand characters. Unforgettable characters.
I cannot wait to know more about each and every one of them. I can hope for Captain Grimms redemption and seeing the growth of Benedict, Gwen, Little Mouse and Folly.

I particularly like the way he has turned his grand wizard into the absolute opposite of Belgarath the Sorcerer.

And talking cats. Never forget the talking cats. They have clans, they have structure. They have tradition. They play the role of the "noble savage" with aplomb and grace.

As is the way of cats, I suppose.

The performance of the audiobook by Euan Morton is also masterful. Utterly flawless and totally believable. His command of the voices he uses is extraordinary and enthralling.

I had intended to parse this audiobook so as to prolong my enjoyment but found that to be impossible. The power of the performance and the intricacies of the story are excellent.

Without any qualifiers at all, This is probably the best reading I have experienced to date.
As a big fan of Jim Butcher’s Harry Dresden series, I’ve been looking forward to reading this foray of his into the world of steampunk mixed with magic. And it was a lot of fun. I loved the idea of the steam airships cleverly using energy drawn from the ether and fed into crystals. I also liked the etherealists, Ferus and Folly who could utilize those currents for magic and healing.
I mostly liked the world building – the idea of everyone living in spires built onto a toxic world but I would have liked to know a bit more about the world itself and what existed beyond the spires of Albion and the skies above. I also mostly liked the characters, but felt they were a bit flat and weren’t as interesting as Butcher could have made them. Rowl the cat was one of my favourite characters with his snide remarks about humans and other cats. However, I didn’t feel that invested in the main characters, Captain Grimm or Gwendoline Lancaster or even the baddies, Caliope and Madame Cavendish. They all seemed a bit type-cast without individual personalities.
Would I read a sequel? Probably. Jim Butcher is such a good writer and has created some great characters in his Dresden series, that maybe now that he has established his new world, he might be able to invest more in the characters. And did I mention, it was a lot of fun to read.
I have waited a long time for this book, and I was not disappointing. The story took place in a very interesting world and was unlike any other SF/F book that I have read. While I rate this 5 stars with no reservations, I do hope that the world is further explained in future books. I cared very much for the characters that were introduced and fleshed out, but the spire and the politics surrounding it seemed a little shallow. The few mentions of the dangerous surface were enough to peak my interest, and I found myself hoping that the Predator would be stranded there.

I am very much looking forward to what is in store in book 2, and will pre-order as soon as it is available.
I’m a big fan of the Harry Dresden series and was interested in seeing how Butcher would tackle third person prose (actually a style I favor because of the wide latitude it gives authors to explore events outside a main character’s observations). I wasn’t crazy about this book for several reasons First, the author’s pacing is too consistent—a relentless series of skirmishes ending in one big battle, so there are few highs and lows in the pace of the story. I like action interspersed with atmospheric scenes and colorful descriptions to flesh out the look and feel of the world in which a story is set. (I’m sure the continuous action scenes will please other readers.) Second, while there are many interesting, distinctive characters, too often detailed descriptions of them appear later in the story instead of early on when they could add depth and life to characters as the reader follows their exploits. (Grimm is split this way.) For example I’d prefer to know more about Benedict and the abilities of the warriorborn—they certainly derserve as much coverage as the cat tribes. Great job of conveying the personality of a cat, by the way, although I’m not sure they belong in the steampunk genre. Third, for me, it was hard to get too involved in any one character because there were so many of them, all given equal treatment and weight. I find it easier to get emotionally involved if perhaps four or five key characters form the focus of the story (protagonists or villain), reacting off a secondary tier of supporting characters. Finally, the blend of technology within a historical setting didn’t seem consistent, relying primarily on the air ships and aeronauts—effective as that subset was. I finished the book but don’t feel eager to read another.