Statements (120)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Jim_Butcher
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:none
gptkb:graphic_novel gptkb:book no film adaptation. |
| gptkbp:antagonist |
gptkb:The_Nightmare
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Jim_Butcher
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| gptkbp:available_formats |
gptkb:book
Paperback Ebook |
| gptkbp:awards |
nominated for the Locus Award
Locus Award nomination |
| gptkbp:book_format |
hardcover.
paperback. audiobook. e Book. |
| gptkbp:character_arc |
Harry's struggle with his identity.
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| gptkbp:character_development |
Harry Dresden evolves throughout the series.
Harry Dresden grows as a wizard. Michael Carpenter's faith is tested. Susan Rodriguez faces her fears. |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Dresden and Bob's friendship.
Dresden and Michael's camaraderie. Dresden and Murphy's partnership. Dresden and Thomas's brotherhood. Dresden and Bob's banter. Dresden and Michael's friendship. |
| gptkbp:climax |
Dresden confronts the Nightmare.
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| gptkbp:conflict |
Dresden vs supernatural forces.
Vampires vs Wizards |
| gptkbp:cover_art |
gptkb:Chris_Mc_Grath
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| gptkbp:covered_by |
features Harry Dresden.
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Positive
generally positive |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
popular among fantasy readers.
Influenced urban fantasy genre. popular in urban fantasy genre. |
| gptkbp:fan_base |
dedicated readers.
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Summer_Knight
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| gptkbp:follows |
gptkb:Storm_Front
gptkb:Fool_Moon |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering_set
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| gptkbp:has_sequel |
gptkb:Fool_Moon
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Grave Peril
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
urban legends.
detective novels. classic horror literature. Raymond Chandler. H. P. Lovecraft. Stephen King. |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Detective
gptkb:film Detective fiction Horror fiction urban fantasy Urban fantasy urban fantasy genre |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
various mythologies
Chicago's supernatural lore. |
| gptkbp:is_a_moment_of |
battle against The Nightmare.
|
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
Dresden's desire to protect.
Dresden's fight against his past. Dresden's need for belonging. Dresden's quest for redemption. |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0451457811
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Harry_Dresden
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| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:fish gptkb:mythological_figure nightmares |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
first-person
|
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Bob_the_Skull
gptkb:Thomas_Raith gptkb:Michael_Carpenter gptkb:Susan_Rodriguez gptkb:Murphy |
| gptkbp:page_count |
384
|
| gptkbp:plot |
Harry Dresden faces a new threat from the supernatural.
Harry Dresden battles ghosts and a powerful enemy. Harry Dresden battles supernatural forces. |
| gptkbp:plot_twist |
unexpected alliances.
|
| gptkbp:precedes |
gptkb:Summer_Knight
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:1998
gptkb:2001 |
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Roc_Books
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| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
gptkb:film
adult cult following. adult readers. |
| gptkbp:related_works |
The Dresden Files series.
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| gptkbp:resolution |
Dresden saves his friends.
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| gptkbp:sequel |
gptkb:Summer_Knight
Summer Knight. |
| gptkbp:series |
gptkb:The_Dresden_Files
part of a larger narrative. |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Chicago
urban Chicago. |
| gptkbp:significance |
important work in modern fantasy.
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
The alliance with Michael Carpenter.
The battle at the vampire court. The confrontation with the Nightmare. The rescue of Susan. The revelation of the true enemy. |
| gptkbp:style |
conversational
conversational tone. |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the struggle between good and evil.
the importance of choice. the nature of fear. Chicago represents a battleground. The Nightmare represents fear. Vampires symbolize temptation. |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:Community_Center gptkb:Saint good vs evil supernatural |
| gptkbp:user_reviews |
Generally favorable.
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