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Where to start with The Dresden Files?
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I just like to not be reminded of the creepy guy in a friend's circle that everyone kind of pities so they don't chase them off for fear of being mean. But then that guy gets progressively more gropey when he gives a hug, starts making more comments about everyone woman's body in the group. And hangs around encouraging women to drink to excess around him.
Tldr: I like to like the main character.
Well put
Honestly, has Harry actually done anything creepy? The point is that if we look at only his behaviour, he's basically a goody two shoes. It's only if you look within his thoughts that you see the demons within. Which he manages to keep well leashed
I understand that perspective but his "chivalry" at time smacks of chauvinism. And it does get repetitive listening to him justify it to himself (the reader).
Not to mention the whole of Butters' later romantic situation... which can't be attributed to Harry's perspective. Not that there is anything morally or legally wrong with it, it just feels unnecessary to include it. It diminished all the characters in my eyes.
Thank you for sharing the thread on his status as unreliable narrator, it was a good read.