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Summary: Okay conclusion to interesting series
Review: ... there are some interesting elements here. As hinted at in some of the previous novels of the series, Cadderly has something a reformer attitude. He believes his order has strayed away from its tenets and that it is too consumed with ritual and dusty tomes rather than helping people etc... Cadderly's religious order is headed up by Dean Thobiscus who, in Cadderly's view, personifies the ritualistic and power politics that have corrupted the order. This conflict had potential to be developed more, but this did not happen.There was one improvement over the previous book in the series. Cadderly finally faces a foe that he finds difficult to combat. Obviously, I don't want to reveal who this last villain is but it was reasonably done. There is also some genuine risk involved here as Cadderly's lover, Danica, is captured. Where is the setting for this confrontation? The Edificant Library which has been overcome by the forces of darkness. Also, he faces an important choice near the end; to follow the calling of his God completely or continue his relationship with Danica. ...
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Summary: Concluding the Quintet.
Review: As a fan of Salvatores past work, I decided to bite onto this series. Unfortunately the series started on an odd foot, developed some interesting if not partally shallow characters and then proceeded to become more and more disapointing until, at last, the series ends with this.. um.. book. The book was better written then most of the pulp thats out there, but it left me with a bad taste in my proverbial mouth. I gave it extra credit for ending the story then and not dragging the series out for another book. Now I understand why Salvatore usually writes trilogies.
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Summary: A worse waste of time has yet to be written
Review: I generally love the work of Salvatore, however this book was a disappointment. Instead of the usual "couldn't put it down", this one I "couldn't bear to pick it up". I have a rule that I always read a book cover to cover once started, incase it had a slow start with a fantastic ending or profound message. This book had - no character developement - non-logical villian developement - a let down ending and the writing style was atypical of Salvatore. His usual in depth descriptions were just glossed over intimations of what he meant. I'll freely admit that I'm not a huge fan of the dwarven characters in his novel. They are slap stick comedy relief and make a mockery of dwarven values and characteristics. The concept of a dwarven druid is great, but he is basically portrayed as a mentally challenged dwarven druid. Take my word on this one. This book was terrible.
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Summary: A worse waste of time has yet to be written
Review: I generally love the work of Salvatore, however this book was a disappointment. Instead of the usual "couldn't put it down", this one I "couldn't bear to pick it up". I have a rule that I always read a book cover to cover once started, incase it had a slow start with a fantastic ending or profound message. This book had - no character developement - non-logical villian developement - a let down ending and the writing style was atypical of Salvatore. His usual in depth descriptions were just glossed over intimations of what he meant. I'll freely admit that I'm not a huge fan of the dwarven characters in his novel. They are slap stick comedy relief and make a mockery of dwarven values and characteristics. The concept of a dwarven druid is great, but he is basically portrayed as a mentally challenged dwarven druid. Take my word on this one. This book was terrible.
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Summary: A worse waste of time has yet to be written
Review: I generally love the work of Salvatore, however this book was a disappointment. Instead of the usual "couldn't put it down", this one I "couldn't bear to pick it up". I have a rule that I always read a book cover to cover once started, incase it had a slow start with a fantastic ending or profound message. This book had - no character developement - non-logical villian developement - a let down ending and the writing style was atypical of Salvatore. His usual in depth descriptions were just glossed over intimations of what he meant. I'll freely admit that I'm not a huge fan of the dwarven characters in his novel. They are slap stick comedy relief and make a mockery of dwarven values and characteristics. The concept of a dwarven druid is great, but he is basically portrayed as a mentally challenged dwarven druid. Take my word on this one. This book was terrible.
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Summary: loved the first four, this one drags.
Review: I loved this series to death, but this book, although necessary, was a letdown after the escalating action of the first four books.
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Summary: I have to concur with the disappointing ending
Review: I pretty much enjoyed this series, as with all books of this genre, the pure escapism is the aspect the draws the most. I was, however, very disappointed with the ending - it was as well written as the rest of the series, just not what you would have hoped for the characters... That said, I would heartily recommend any of Salvatores work as a fun read, especially addicts of the Forgotten Realms AD&D setting and assoicated games (Baldurs Gate et al).
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Summary: Overall Rating
Review: I rated this book 5/5 because as the story progress the love for each friend and the love between Cadderly and Danica is more then what the any of the drizzt books have. Even the villains are better suited to this book then other villains i have seen. This series has details for those indepth readers, But the end of the 5th book, is not pleasing to the eye. This is most likely the last of all of the books and i say "it was fun laughing when something happen and was truly sad when something bad had happen" Salvatore made me think that this could of happen in a different world.
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Summary: Overall Rating
Review: I thought this was the best out of the five books. My only drawback is whats next for Cadderly? He shows up crossing paths with Drizzt, with a new home and aging like crazy. Does this bridge of books exists?
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Summary: whats next?
Review: I thought this was the best out of the five books. My only drawback is whats next for Cadderly? He shows up crossing paths with Drizzt, with a new home and aging like crazy. Does this bridge of books exists?
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