Rating: Summary: Could be better, boring, but yet entertaining at times Review: I would only get this book if I really didnt have anything else to read. It was funny at times but extremely boring at others and Cadderly just gets old.
Rating: Summary: Nice idea, bad execution Review: I'm a big fan of Salvatore. (I read the novelization of "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones" because his name was on the cover. I'm a big fan of Salvatore.) With numerous R.A. titles under my disciple of Deneir belt, I started in on this one.This collection had its moments, but not many. The main things that bothered me were --the main characters were just too darn perfect. Both Cadderly and Danica had these Melrose Place-type angsty moments, but there's never a problem they can't solve. --the dwarves were comic relief. Ivan and Pikel just don't stack up against Bruenor. --the bad guys were a heck of a lot more interesting than the good guys. You know you're in trouble when you're rooting for the people that the author doesn't want you to like, much less agree with their goals, be their personal cheerleader squad, etc. --multitudes of loose ends, particularly the Elbereth/Danica thing. --unsatisfactory wrap-ups. Ghost. Vander. --and the narrative shift. The first books in the series had a stretched-thin plot, and the last books had so much plot stuff packed into their pages that it was almost overwhelming. There seemed to be a point in the middle where Salvatore's concept of plot and characters twisted to fit a brand-new (and remarkably better) idea. Looking back on the five books, it felt like Salvatore was floundering with his characterization of Cadderly and company, and got a nifty idea while writing Book Two that he incorporated into the end of Book Two and through until Book Five. This would have worked a LOT better if he had just written a third novel to wrap up everything in Books One and Two, then started a new trilogy using the Brilliant Idea he must have had with a new set of characters.
Rating: Summary: Best yet from Salvatore Review: I've read the Dark Elf and Icewind Dale trilogies and a couple of other Drizzt books, so I'm acquainted with Salvatore's work. My son who is a bigger fan of the author than me loves this series and I agree. The romance between Danni and Cadderly is well-handled and not inappropriate for younger readers (as is often the case in modern fantasy) and is a bit more satisfying than the romances in his other novels. The action is enthralling and the villains are appropriately evil. The conclusion was understandable if a bit sad, but it was very exciting to see Cadderly and his friends use a variety of talents to defeat them. Highly recommended.
Rating: Summary: R.A. Salvatore is the finest Fantasy writer of the 90's!! Review: If you enjoy reading Fantasy and AD&D related novels you've found one of the finest authors ever. The cleric quintet is a five book series about a Cleric named Cadderly. This book is a hardback with all five novels included. The character Cadderly later is wonderfully woven into the the books about Drizzt Do'Urden, Salvatores most famous and beloved character. I don't want to say to much about the book to keep from spoiling it. I do wish to thank Mr. Salvatore for all his masterful writing, it has made reading a joy once again.
Rating: Summary: Enjoyable but Lacking in Depth Review: If you're looking for some books to pass a rainy weekend or to take on holiday, then by all means pick up the Cleric Quintet. The book has a fast pace that covers for the lack of characterization and emotion involved. Cadderly and the Boulder Shoulder brothers are likable and the minions of Talona are fine enemies. However Mr. Salvatore resorts to the unforgivable cliche of making the protagonist and the antagonist father and son. Fear not, the information won't spoil your read as it adds no dramatic feel. I've said too many negative things here. Let me say a few positive ones. Cadderly's dealings with the dragon were quite well played and avoided the standard "slay the beast" device. While many readers disliked the 5th book, saying it had nothing to do with the other four, I liked it very much for the same reason. Sometimes things don't happen in nice packages.
Rating: Summary: Why I like books Review: Im one of those people who would probably not read a book, and just see the movie. But this book truly opened my eyes to reading. First of all, you probably would not pick this book up, just because there are so many other good looking books next to it. But it is like, awesome. The characters are unique. The hero is a cleric, who develops incredibly. At first he cannot really do anything, but he soon learns to cast powerful magic. Unlike other books where they just say "He put his hand out and a fireball erupted", this book truly explains how he casts magic, by giving in-depth detail. There is a monk, who is like his girlfriend, who is 10 times stronger then him, and 2 dwarfs. The dwarfs are perceived as just some guys to create humor, but they are true friends. The way Salvatore writes these books, he explains everything so easily, and it makes reading seem simple. Every battle scene was descriped so that you knew exactly what was happening. The series also ends perfectly. Everything is wraped up, and it seems some people reach perfect harmony, while others turn evil. I cried at the end of the series just because it was so sad yet joyous. Please pick this book up and you will not be dissapointed.
Rating: Summary: Awesome book! Review: it is an extremely well written book. it keeps you in suspense and reading through the night.
Rating: Summary: Awesome book! Review: it is an extremely well written book. it keeps you in suspense and reading through the night.
Rating: Summary: a great look at the unwritten of character classes Review: It's not easy to find a book on the cleric's perspective, especially one so well written. Following Cadderly's adventures and intelligence was a great joy. I wonder will we see Danit again though?
Rating: Summary: A Total Disappointment Review: No other novel from RA Salvatore, disappointed me in any given way, but Cleric Quintet made a mark. First of all, Salvatore's descriptions of the villains made me think that they are truly evil and dangerous beings with much magic and might at their disposal. On the other hand, Cadderly and Danica were mere teenagers enjoying themselves in a library of luxury, not giving the outer world a second of thought. Cadderly, especially, was portrayed as a loser, playing with toys and irritating his masters as he ignore his duties in the library. There is the problem of Kierkan Rufo, a simple jealous guy who doesn't even hate Cadderly, but is slaved to betray him over and over with no firm reason. All those powerful? villains bow before Cadderly's might, one by one. Dumb luck should prevent him from destruction once or twice at best, but in the case of this young priest it became a way of life! There isn't any single clue about ''Heroic Act'' He just reads a book and becomes a godlike avatar within days. His girlfriend beats enemies, dodges lightning bolts, resists all kinds of magic, and doesn't even scratch her nose in the process. No thrill, no suspense, you're sure Cadderly will somehow reveal the schemes of the villains, and put an end to the threat, but how he will accomplish this, is clear: Dumb luck! The series is a waste of time and money, I fear.
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