Willmar Public Library Reads discussion

1. What did you think of Harry Dresden? Was he what you imagined a wizard to be like?

2. What did you think of the other supernatural characters (Toot-Toot – faerie, Bianca – vampire, Kalshazzak – demon, Bob – skull)? Do you think the introduction of additional supernatural characters helped or hindered the story?

3. What did you think of Harry’s relationship with Karrin Murphy and Susan Rodriguez? What does this say about his character?

4. Did you feel that the story was believable given the information you know about Harry’s world?

5. Harry says that people do not like to give out their true name because of the power it gives others, yet he is not afraid to list his name and occupation in the phone book. Why do you think this is?

6. Harry says Science is a religion. What do you think of this concept? Do you believe it?

7. What did you think of Harry’s ability to soulgaze. Does it help him in his investigation? Is it an ability you would want?

8. What did you think of the character Victor? What were his motivations for murder and were they believable?

9. What did you think of the book overall? Did you enjoy it?