SF-03 | How Noir Is Dresden?
Download MP3During the chapter discussion, we examine Monica Sells and her case, followed by our introduction to McAnally's and Susan Rodriguez.
This conversation delves into the themes of noir literature and its influence on the Dresden Files series. We then explore the distinctions between noir and hard-boiled tropes, analyze the character of Harry Dresden, and discuss the evolution of the series over time. We also consider how the noir elements are balanced within the long-form storytelling of the series, highlighting the complexities of character morality and the narrative structure.
This conversation delves into the themes of noir literature and its influence on the Dresden Files series. We then explore the distinctions between noir and hard-boiled tropes, analyze the character of Harry Dresden, and discuss the evolution of the series over time. We also consider how the noir elements are balanced within the long-form storytelling of the series, highlighting the complexities of character morality and the narrative structure.
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:39) - Ch. 4: Monica Sells
- (10:18) - Taking the Case
- (23:26) - Ch. 5 McAnally's Pub
- (28:17) - Writing Efficiency and Misdirection
- (32:55) - Introducing: Susan Rodriguez
- (43:37) - Dresden's Idealism and Corruption
- (48:18) - QfB: How Noir are the Dresden Files?
Creators and Guests
Host
Adam Ruzzo
Adam has been producing and hosting podcasts for over 20 years. Such podcasts include Tales of Heroes, Tales of Tyria, and Tales of Citizens. Spread throughout this is various video and streaming projects on his youtube channel. The most recent production is Recorded Neutral Territory, which examines the Dresden Files book series in a chapter-by-chapter re-read.
Host
Brian O'Reily
"Brian has been reading fantasy for nearly thirty years, from T.H. White to Steve Erikson. As a tutor, he professionally talks about nerd stuff, though he hopes Recorded Neutral Territory is more interesting than most of it."
