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The Demon Awakens (The DemonWars Trilogy, Book 1)

The Demon Awakens (The DemonWars Trilogy, Book 1)

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: a very grasping book w/ excellent descriptions of fights
Review: I liked this book very much. It had a grip on me that I couldn't let go and I barely stopped till I finished. An excellent choice for fantasy lovers.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This was really awesome
Review: I loved RAS's books and I still do. This one totally exceeded my expections and I really loved it! It was soooo imaginative and cool and- some what emotional. It was RAS's best work yet!

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Boring
Review: I didnt like this Book. I found it boring like a cooking book. Even when the demon dactyl kills someone by slitting open his belly it reads like a description how to break open an egg.

I didnt read it to the end.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A nice change from standard D&D
Review: First off. I hate "save the world" books. Too many fantasy novels revolve around the world ending. That said, I loved this book, even though it is "save the world". I thought he did a real good job setting up the back story, as well as introducing all the characters. Each one had their own personality, and I was rooting for them all the way.

It was nice to see Salvatore write a book that didn't revolve around Drizzt.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Another Great Book!!!!
Review: As with the rest of the trilogy, this not only has great surroundings, characters, and a wonderful plot, it also has something I really liked about this trilogy, Magic Gemstones. These are one of the things that add another sense of imagination for this book. Along with the wonderful characters, Like Avelyn, Elbryan and Pony.... This is one of the few series that is actually a page turneer for me, and it is excellent for creating the pictures in your mind... A wonderful book, series, and Author. Salvatore, keep up the good work!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: The Demon Awakens
Review: While I enjoyed this read, I could not help but feel rather distant from the characters and uncaring about the situation. The entire premise is underwhelming, kind of "been there, done that," but somehow the execution makes for an enjoyable, if unoriginal, read packed with Salvatore's trademark action sequences. Elbryan, the main character of the story, seems to be kind of a Drizzt-wanna be, and he never even comes close to succeeding. There are a handful of characters that enrich the experience, however - Avelyn the monk, Bradwarden the Centaur, and Bellimar Juraviel the (winged) Elf. Fans of Salvatore shouldn't miss it, though, when it comes right down to it. If you are looking for an amazingly original adventure, however, keep on looking.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: I forget
Review: This is a book. I noticed that when I saw it. Wow, it had the best cover. That is why the book is good. I like ice cream. Most commonly asked questions when I talk to people about this book: 1. What are you doing here 2. Why are you talking to me

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Salvatore breaks free
Review: After a good run of sucess with his Drizzt books for TSR, RA Salvatore has made a break from his famed dark elf and has decided to tell us a new tale with new characters. Bravo to that.

Salvatore tries to recreate many of the normal fantasy stereotypes - pointy eared elves, goblins, magic, etc - and fails as often as he suceeds. The method of magic in his world is fresh and new, and his take on the elves and dwarves is, well, interesting. On the other hand, his big bad nasty demon is just another demon, and his monsters seem to have been pulled straight from a D&D manual. That's too bad, because as far as pure writing goes, this is some of Salvatore's best.

He is far more wordy than in the past, at times even eloquent. His characters, while still just a *bit* too two-dimensional at times, have far more depth and interest than the majority of his TSR creations. His world, however, needs a lot of work...never did I care about it, nor have any interest in what lay beyond the borders of the map. Always a bad sign.

Fans of Salvatore will either eat this up, or hate it for lack of Drizzt. Other fantasy fans may find it hit or miss...great action, superb takes on religion and magic, and some interesting background characters make this among Salvatore's best, but the paper thin world that the story is set in really takes away from the impact that this book could have had.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Terrific book with a great storyline
Review: kudos to mr salvatore for this great book The Demon Awakens has a great storyline and characters that takes you into the fantasy world, i especially like the layout of the book, where the story starts out with the seperation of the pair of kids in an goblin attack and how they were brought up in different circumstances, the book then brought in a seperate character, the monk Avelyn(too bad he had to die at the end of the book, i really like him), talking about how he was a young monk in training and how he managed to harness his powers with the magic stones. I was totally engrossed in the book, as the author kept jumping from writing pony(the female), to the monk and not forgeting the ranger. The part where they all finally met was a great relieve to my heart because i knew that there would be a grand finale. and i was not disappointed.the monk Avelyn's battle with the demon was breathtaking, his will to die with the loathed creature admirable. overall, this book is great and i have to thank my friend for introducing me to it.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Salvatore's start of another Immortal Character!
Review: This is one of the finest books I have read that have come from the R.A. Salvatore. He has got to be one of the best fantasy writers of his time. I give the book 5 stars because: 1. He creates another wonderful world. 2. He creates yet another great and memoriable character. Elbryn Wyndon. 3. His battle descriptions still rank among the best. That should give you just a little info on how good this book really is.


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