![]() ![]() Ghost Story is the opportunity to see Harry's character after the profound impact of Changes but BEFORE the addition of his struggle with the Mantle. ![]() Harry has to be flawed, not just by the mantle but by himself, to make his struggle with it interesting. Even in the position of Winter Knight, that perfect protagonist is boring. A perfect character isn't worth reading about. ![]() The reader can't appreciate Harry's drive in Changes without it being built up and earned throughout the series beforehand, and without Ghost Story he can't be regrounded by addressing the flaws in his Changes personality. Taken at face value, Changes is a story of a guy who would do anything to protect his daughter - simple, clear cut, but boring. People love Changes because it has a lot happening, great action - but what makes us care about these events are the people in them. Comparing Changes to Ghost Story is comparing an Apple to an Orange - and Butcher is making us a fruit salad. The series contains good things like action, world building, and sleuthing, but if you want readers to be invested, the heart of your story should be character. Throwing around magic is cool and all, but it's not all the series is. But that is actually a very good, very important thing. I alwys see people trash it because it doesn't have all the action that Changes does. Ghost Story is a very good addition to the series, one of the best in my opinion. ![]()
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