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Summary: TO ME THE BEST!!!!!
Review: To me this is absolutely, without a doubt the best series of books ever.. That isn't to be taken lightly.. I have read Tolkien (Which I loved very much), But Salvatore writes fluently. You never lose interest in his books. So far I have read the Dark Elf Trilogy, and the Icewind Dale Trilogy, and I have one book to finish in the Legacy of the Drow series. I have seen some so-so reviews on the Legacy series, but I'm still hooked. I can't wait to read the Cleric Quintet and see how he ties all the characters from the two series together in his next Drizzt series called The Underdark. And for those of you fascinated with the drow society he is beginning to release a new series based on the drow society called the War of the Spider Queen, first book called Dissolution. Can't wait to catch up.. If you really like good exciting fantasy with intersting characters and societies I also recommend Laura Resnics In Legend Born. Also an excellent read. Have fun.
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Summary: A great adventure
Review: R.A. Salvatore has a way of making his characters come to life, and with the Icewind Dale trilogy, it is no exception. These books shed some more life on Drizzt, everyone's favorite dark elf. As well as his friends Bruenor, and Cattie-Brie. The three books in this series, are full of action and adventure, suspense and emotional moments. They are all great, none of them could get much better. Salvatore's writing style is great, making you see what is happening in his head, and making you lose yourself in his world. The three books in this series, show that battle that these friends must make. Bringing in new characters like Wulfgar and Artemis, Drizzt's archenemy. Before you start this series, make sure that you read the dark elf trilogy first, just so you get what is going on. If you are a fan of fantasy, or Drizzt, this books is a must!
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Summary: Read the Dark Elf Trilogy first.
Review: Even though this collection was written first, I am glad that I
read the prequel first. Drizzt, is a wonderful character and "The Dark Elf Trilogy" really lets the reader get to know him. I am still in the middle of Icewind Dale, and I can't put it down. I am new to this author and this genre, but I am forever hooked. Great job, Mr. Salvatore.
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Summary: One of the Best!
Review: I recently purchased the Icewind Dale trilogy and I've got to say it's one of the best fantasy series I've read in years. Drizzt Do'Urden is probably the best character I've ever seen, and the supporting cast is incredible! The plot lines are intriguing and the story unfolds in ways you can't imagine. This is the first series by R.A. Salvatore that I've read, but rest assured I plan to get the rest very soon! Simply excellent!
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Summary: Icewind Dale Trilogy
Review: The Icewind Dale Trilogy is by far one of the best series I have read. Granted I am not exactly Ebert of book criticism, however I have read my fair share of them (books that is). I do know enough to base my oppinion off of. The series has all one could look for in a book from action and adventure with all of the perils that go with it, to love and betrayal. If you are looking for a story from a good author R.A. Salvatore's "Icewind Dale Trilogy" is as good as they come
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Summary: Book Review on "The Crystal Shard"
Review: Wilven's Book Review on "The Crystal Shard", September 23, 2001 "The Crystal Shard" The first book of The Icewind Dale Trilogy, by R.A. Salvatore. "The Crystal Shard" is the first book in The Icewind Dale Trilogy, written by R.A. Salvatore. It is a fantasy that takes place in the forgotten realm Toril, on a stretch of forbidding tundra called Icewind Dale. Icewind Dale is home to nine fishing towns and a town on a hill that together are commonly known as Ten-Towns. In the Crystal Shard, R.A. Salvatore spawns a host of intriguing characters and a captivating plot, creating a book you can't put down. This book introduces many characters. The four main characters are Drizzt Do'Urden, Bruenor Battlehammer, Wulfgar, and the crystal shard, Crenshinibon.
Drizzt Do'Urden is a Drow warrior and a friend of Bruenor. Unlike the other ruthless Drow, Drizzt has a moral conscious and values life. His friend Bruenor Battlehammer is a dwarven fighter and the leader of his clan, clan Battlehammer. Another character in this captivating book is Wulfar. He is a strong barbarian warrior and wields Aegis-fang, a magical battlehammer made by Bruenor. Crenshinibon though only a crystal shard, is an evil, conscious, and magical artifact that is determined to take hold of as much power as possible. The crystal shard is almost invincible and feeds off the power of the sun. Being a conscious artifact, it can choose its user and communicate with him and at its will, bestow tremendous power on those who possess it. Icewind Dale is a stretch of forbidding tundra north of the Spine of the World to the west of the Reghed Glacier, south and east of the Sea of Moving Ice. Akar Kessell, a weak-willed wizard's apprentice, found Crenshinibon in the Spine of the World when the shard was thrown to the Prime Material plane to stop Errtu, a major demon, from obtaining the shard. The story hits a climax when Kessell's fanatical army attacks Ten-town. How will the towns defeat Kessell's seemingly invincible, vile army? The Crystal Shard is a well-written captivating book that is best read with the rest of the trilogy. It has an interesting story line, amusing jokes and good characters. All in all I think it's a very good book. If you add the rest of the trilogy, it's even better!
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Summary: Hypnotic Reading - Drizzt is Phenomenal
Review: Fantasy reading is part of my life now thanks to my most favorite author, R.A. Salvatore. "The Icewind Dale Trilogy" is the second book I have ever completed and loved every single moment and word in the book. Drizzt is and will always be the most loved fantasy character in time. Salvatore's writing style is so easy to comtemplate and read that it's amazing. You never find yourself lost or in confusion about certain parts. The book just runs in perfect harmony. After reading one of the sub books a night, I found myself smiling while going to bed. You can actually find yourself in the world that Salvatore creates before you. This books gets my full recommendation as does "The Dark Elf Trilogy" which I am currently reading. You must read this book if you LOVE fantasy reading! Don't pass it up. Read it today!
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Summary: The cold hard truth
Review: Being a novice when it comes to sitting down and reading any book, i found myself totally fixated on this book. I usually find myself wonder when i start to read books especially sci-fi books. this book was a nice change. I love this book and its characters. I usually have a hard time reading the names because they are rather weird in most books.. but they are well writen and not to mention rounded in this book. I would recomend everyone should read this book, it really streaches your imagination.
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Summary: You will never forget.....
Review: You will never forget this book after you read it. Thoughts will pop into your head about it after real life situation. Those who can easily become irrational should not read this book. This is the second best book I have ever read. Salvatore is a genius, if you are a fan of AD&D, Drizzt Do' Urden, or anything related to forgotten realms, this is a must. Salvatore has you in an unbreakable trance before you even read the book. If you havent read The Dark Elf Trilogy, the best book in the world, then dont read this, read the Dark Elf Trilogy first. This books are very well written, and though you find a few spelling errors, your trance will display them correctly anyway. Every time im in a real life situation, I think of this book, and all of Salvatores other books. My fantasy thoughts are based on his code and the forgotten realms ideas. Every time I write a game, I think of the charecers from his point of view, and I put a piece of myself into every one. The best advice I can give is this: "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster... when you gaze lng into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you"~Friedrich Nietzsche
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Summary: A wonderful re-read
Review: I had read the trilogy before, in the individual paperbacks. Unfortunately, I was stupid enough to re-sell those paperbacks. I wanted to reread the story, and this hardbound edition seemed perfect. And, I truly loved reading it again, and hope to enjoy reading it yet again in the future. However, I was very disappointed in Wizards of the Coast and their editing (or lack thereof). I've never before seen so many typos. There were times when I was not even sure what the word was supposed to be, even though I got the gist of the sentence. But on the whole, I do reccommend this book.
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