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Summary: Flying in the face of popular opinion
Review: There are tons of reviews on why you should buy this book and love it. This is not one of them. As the minority, here is my contrary opinion.This is my first book of Drizzt, so I approach it not already loving the character, as so many did. Thus, I have no innate interest in the story or the characters, so I approach this with a more open or critical mind (you judge). Drizzt's story of the "Drow With The Heart Of Gold" seems to me implausible. Not that good Drow can't exist (they have long existed in TSR's publications), but I found his character to be so naive as to be simple-minded. If the Drow are to be believed as being as evil as they are reported to be, Drizzt would have ended up on an altar to Lolth years ago. His frequent outbursts of how wrong Drow society is would have doomed him the minute his Mother heard them. As it is, his already sheltered life is further sheltered by his Sister and Father, who inexplicably protect him from the worst of his upbringing. Indeed, Vanyel from Mercedes Lackey's world had a worse childhood! That brings me to the other characters. I liked Aston and Mesoj, and would have preferred a book about them exclusively. However, Drizzt and Zak are so overwritten that I kept expecting them to launch into Operatic song, or just go the other way and start speaking in King James English. Their shunning of contractions helps the tone of melodrama, and I cringed every time Drizzt petulantly protested "This is wrong" or Zak bemoaned "Is there nothing better in this world?" As for the treatment of the Drow, I was unimpressed by the description of Drow society. Granted TSR is the authority on the subject and Salvatore could be seen as its surrogate father. However, I remember the Drow of the 1st Edition AD&D, from Vault of the Drow and Queen of the Spiders. The Drow society in the Vault was more complicated and depraved than the Wizards of the Coast variety. The idea of house warfare is not a new one, but the balance of power that exists in (1st Edition) Drow Society makes this warfare very subtle. In fact, you could say that the houses are constantly at war, but no one dare strike the first blow becuase full-scale civil war would erupt. In this book, it's looked on like a spectator sport, which seems to be very short-sighted for such a long-lived race. There are too many opportunities for other agendas in an all-out attack, and no one recognizes or acts on them. This is what I've come to expect from the "new" TSR: evil is very one-dimensional, and there can't be anything that would upset the Christian Coalition. What you get in this book is the PG-13 (or maybe R-rated) Drow, and I prefer the X-rated or at least NC-17. I guess the best advice I can give is to read The Crystal Shard first. If you fall in love with Drizzt, then this book is for you. If the idea of "French Drow" doesn't appeal to you (a VERY inside joke), then give this one a miss.
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Summary: One of the best of the best.
Review: I never really read any books in my whole entire 16 years old life, when I finally decided to settle down and read a few books, I started on this Dark Elf Trilogy, which I heard from somebody that it was good. I'm not a fan of books so I didn't expect much. But when I started reading it it has a kind of force that would stick me in no matter what, from that point on I decided I wouldn't stop anymore. I didn't even want to go out and have fun no more. It makes you feel like you're in that world, makes you feel invincible. It is a great book of all aspects, I loved it, and all of the Drizzit books Salvatore has written, it's definitely classics, they should make a movie out of this after lord of the rings. So everybody go and pick it up and read the damn thang.
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Summary: Not what I was hoping for
Review: Almost having exhausted the Dragonlance line & not caring much for Terry Brooks or George R.R. Martin(and plain despising Goodkind)I looked in an obvious place for more fantasy: WOTC's Forgotten Realms. Having heard Salvatore's the cream of the crop, I started with this trilogy. Don't get me wrong: Drizzt & all the other characters are intriguing enough and, having read so many DL books, the writing style is familiar. And therein lies my slight disappointment. The best Realms writer is no better(or, in most cases, no worse)than the average DL writer. I was hoping he would be the W&H of the Realms. Those facts won't deter me from reading more of these books but it is as I expected: The Realms isn't as magical a place as Krynn.
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Summary: the most amazing book ever!
Review: this book throws you right in there with drizzt and guenyvwyr (or somethin lol cant remem spelling). it is truly salvatore's best peice and is definitely good fer a reread. check out my r.a. fansite http://www.outwar.com/page.php?x=1719175
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Summary: You gotta read this
Review: I'm a huge science fiction & fantasy reader. I love Tolkien. This has action, adventure and a struggling hero. Some characters (orcs, trolls, elves, haflings aka hobbits) remind you of Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit. I couldn't put it down. I just ordered more of this series. Please try it. You won't be disappointed.
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Summary: Enter Another Plane of Existence
Review: You'll leave reality behind you as you plunge into the vast caverns of the Underdark. For a long time knights, wizards, monsters, magic, and the worlds they live in have kept me entertained... mainly in video games. I've read the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and the Harry Potter series, and a few others, but these books truly go on to a higher level of greatness. Salvatore brings the Drow elves' daily life alive in ways no other author - or even video game company - can dream of. My best friend lent me these books - telling me that they are the best 3 books he had ever read - and so I began reading it. After the first say...2 chapters I couldn't put it down. I read it every night until I was done. I will DEFINITELY get Salvatore's other trilogies.
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Summary: HOOKED ME
Review: I blame this book on hooking me to the Forgotten Realms. I loved it sooooo much. During the reading of this book, I had to find the rest of the series. So, I got online and ordered: The Icewind Dale Trilogy, Legacy of the Drow, Sea of Swords, The Silent Blade and for the heck of it I ordered "The Spine of the World" staring just Wulfgar and "Servant of the Shard" with Artimis Entreri & Jax. I am also in eager anticipation of "The Lone Drow" which is right after "The Thousand Orcs". See, I'm HOOKED. Drizzt is an awesome character with a great attitude, I can see why he is so popular. This book describes his birth through his entrance to the world above. It has tremendous Ups & Downs, but I just love it that he is Supremely above the skill of almost anyone in and out of his race, minus Entreri, but his attitude does not show it. He is frightenly respected from his race & family. What an awesome character! I believe that this is one of the best books to start reading in this series for Drizzt. You might think I'm silly now, but you will see once you read it. You will be just as hooked.
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Summary: Not what I'd hoped
Review: I know I'm going against the grain with this review but it has to be done. The Dark Elf Trilogy was one of the most boring works I have ever read; it was a major chore to read. But I was determined to get through all 800 pages of the constant cave-wandering. Homeland. What can I say about this? The entire book is about an evil race of elves doing evil things to each other. What do I care about an evil society? Where are the heroes? Drizzt? Come on, gimme a break, I don't care about one drow in a world of vileness. Exile. 300 pages of Drizzt wandering through caves. Every now and then monsters straight from the AD&D monster's manual pop out of the darkness and attack. What's at stake here? If Drizzt fails at getting through the next passage...so what? Sojourn. The most disjointed of the three books. Drizzt has traded his underworld caves for...uh caves up on the surface. He fights orcs and all manner of creatures and finally ends up in the same situation he was in at the end of Homeland. What character development was there? So Drizzt met maybe five nice people in 808 pages. What's up with that. Salvatore paints a world that is wicked and vile; a place populated by rogues and monsters. The sad thing about the overall story is that there is probably hope for Drizzt, but not for the world he lives in. My friends (D&D players all) recommended this series to me, and I have to say that I will never listen to them again. For those of you out there seeking intelligent, exciting fantasy stories, check out Terry Goodkind or George R.R. Martin. Leave this stuff for the Sunday night gamers.
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Summary: A great read...
Review: If you're into heroic fantasy then dont miss this book. The author does an incredible job describing the world of the Dark Elves; the Drow.
These books are at the same level as Tolkiens 'Lord of the Rings' series; the Dragonlance series featuring the 'Twins,' as well as Robert E. Howards 'Conan.'
In fact i read somewhere recently that because of the popularity of 'Drizzt,' they are considering making a television series. Lets hope rumors are true. Just one moe thing: R.A. Salvatores 'Icewindale' is an equally incredible read. I cant wait to finish them all. Enjoy.
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Summary: just another one
Review: a lot of people have said that this book is just all action and fighting. I have to disagree with this very bland outlook on the book. When I read the book I noticed very complex weavings of the Godly rule over Menzoberranzan. The intricate weavings of character stature and in what they can or can not do. Yes there is a lot of action and fighting. Very well described also. There is also a lot of emotion in the book. The emotion of Drizzt and the decision of doing the harddest things he ever will do in his life. There is enough to make you tear up.
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