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Summary: Jarlaxle and Zaknafien....friends?
Review: Wow. In DET I loved Zaknafien's character, brooding and violent without being whiney. I was p.o-ed when he was killed him, then resurrected him, then killed him again. I would love to see a book about him and Jarlaxle. Other than that this book didn't thrill me much, the writing was good but I 'm not crazy over Wulfgar.
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Summary: Dear B. Salvatore
Review: I would like to see more of Jarlaxle,and Enteri. A three or two book series on the life, struggles, and reasons for their present outlook on life would be great, much like the Dark Elf Trilogy. A story from the perspective of a character such as jarlaxle or Entreri woud be unique and would shed specific light on their past, which I have always been interested in. Such a story would be a big seller. In this novel I thought that the conflict between Drizzt and Entreri would finally be resolved, but was somewhat disipointed when Entreri manages(through luck) to survive once again. The deal with wulfgar is not a bad idea, not all heroes can a happy ending to their trials. I think Drizzt is one of my favorite heroes of contemporary literature. He has very strong character, he seems to be able to look into an individuals heart and judge them for their actions and their empathy and respect for others.
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Summary: A pleasure to read!!!!
Review: I like many dedicated readers was slightly disappointed in the previous novel. That stems from being spoiled in many of Salvatore's other novels, and the development of no new menace to the companions. This novel spoils the reader all over again. It brings together all of the positive elements of the previous dark elf novels and even adds some new ones. This novel contains what so many critics complain about: charater development. Refreshingly it doesn't just develop Drizzt, but also, his friend Wulfgar and enemy, Artemis Entreri. We learn that our heroes have their flaws and our villains have morals (to some extent). In essence we learn that these super-human warriors have problems just like you and I. This is the key to this novel, through the introspection of our characters, we see problems similar to our own human needs and failings. Drizzt has always been my favorite fantasy character, for the struggles he goes through in his mind, as well as on the battlefield. His stoic nature and his passion, continue to inspire me. Although he is almost an afterthought at times in this novel, I see one thing in Drizzt that has been missing in many of the previous dark elf novels. He seems to have found his joy in living life again. Yes, he does continue to have his own issues he must deal with, but he has found some of the vigor in his life. He returns to the almost care-free days of battles with Biggrin and games with Breunor. This alone makes the novel worth reading, the return of Drizzt's fire, returns a fire for us all in reading these novels. All in all a joy to read and a fantastic return to the dark elf, drizzt's , ever changing and challenging world.
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Summary: Drizzt improvised??
Review: True to most Salvatore fans, I await each novel with much anticipation. That could be the reason why this novel did not live up to such high expectation.I believe Salvatore can do better. The Dark Elf Trilogy changed me big time. Although set in a fantasy world, it was believable and really drew one into the storyline. In fact, I can hardly believe that Drizzt is not a real person. My suggestion to Salvatore is this - let Drizzt live. He is alive, grow his character. Does he enjoy travelling? Is his potential reached? Any quests he can embark on which isn't driven by a strong moral obligation? (An unwilling hero is the best one). So many possibilities. Can't it be better?
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Summary: Disappointing, but still good
Review: This book started out well. I liked the mini storylines. However the Wulfgar sub-plot just wasn't interesting. Most of the fighting, while well discribed, was just the same ol' same ol' repetitive dribble. Bringing Jarlaxle back into the series was a good idea. Drizzt played a minor role in this one. But it is good to see character developement, espesally with Entreri. This was a good book, but it just didn't feel like the old Drizzt novels. Mainly because the only one in this book who didn't do any brooding, was Drizzt. I was very disappointed by the ending. I don't want to give it away, but cliffhangers get annoying after about 11 novels
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Summary: This book is tripe.
Review: The fact that this book was even published is a crime. I have loved all the previous Drizzt books up until Legacy. This book left me feeling empty and used. The fact that Salvatore was rushing these last two books out is easy to see. The last two books read like an evening's D&D session w/o a module to keep things interesting. The crystal shard again???? A fight to the death with Entreri again???? Drizzt complaining again??? I looked forward to this book, but if R.A. can't stop resting on his laurels and give us something fresh and new for the heros to do....then we shouldn't buy his books. This book is like a bad movie sequel...let's just use the same things that made the last movie popular & people will through money at us. BAH! A first year DM could come up with at least SOMETHING new.
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Summary: Read Something Else
Review: I and all of my friends, at one time in our younger more ignorant and careless days, liked the dark elf series. But as with most childish things we have grown away from Salvator's work as we became more intellectual and challenging to the works of fiction writers. Every new book was somehow less believable than the previous. If you enjoy mass produced inner-turmoil and characters that somehow live through everything, even death, than this series is for you. I, for one, want something that is more convincing and challenging. If you're ready for the ol' 315 pages of Drizzt lamenting his huge list of dead and lost friends interspersed with the usual drivel and inexperienced fighting descriptions then pick up one of his old books and quit encouraging this tripe flowing book writing machine by buying his work.
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Summary: more Drizzt, Entreri, and Jarlaxle.....another great book
Review: Anyone who dislikes this book isn't a true Salvatore or Drizzt fan! Everything about this book was tight! Salvatore managed to weave Drizzt, Entreri,Jarlaxle, and the "SuperFriends" all into one book again. And, he had an excellent story line for the return of Entreri and Jarlaxle. He also lets us in on a little bit more of what could happen between Drizzt and Cattie-Brie, if Wulfgar stays out of the way.....!?! Like some reviewers from before I think Jarlaxle needs his own books, Salvatore has made us all curious about his past and future! But R.A.,if you read this, never!!!! quit writing about Drizzt. Your writing about Drizzt, through his own eyes, has changed part of my life and I own everything written about Drizzt. I read all 12 books over, and over, and over, and over, and over. So I ask of you, as a loyal reader of only your work.... PLEASE continue writing many stories about our fantastic Drizzt! needing another book SOON, Darren French
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Summary: Beautiful!
Review: The book was yet another installation in the ongoing saga of Drizzt Do'Urden. One qualm.......... Jarlaxle. He's been about since Exile and should get a series dedicated to him and him alone! He has to be my favourite drow ( yes, even over Drizzt) and should have the priviledge of his own series! Viva Jarlaxle! Keep up the wonderful work Robert!
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Summary: R.A. Salvatore has brought Drizzt to a new level!
Review: This book is just like every other of R.A. Salvatore's, pure genius! I have never been more excited about a certain author and his writing. He has made myself a better reader and a more imaginative person; in real life and in my fantasy world of my own writing and adventures for D&D! I thank a great writer, R.A. Salvatore.
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