Rating: Summary: Awesome Book Review: This book was one of the best fantasy books i have ever read (I've read a fair number of them in my short lifespan of 13 years). The plot is exellent and if I close my eyes I can just picture the priest Cadderly firing his drow crossbow into a patrol of bugbears as Ivan and Pikel, the dwarven brothers, cut a wide swath through them with there brutal fighting style. After this book I am hooked on Salvatore.
Rating: Summary: OVERALL SCORE: (B) Review: This is an enjoyable fantasy series, well written with good dialogue, the main charters are very likable, and the setting is detailed and dramatic! Somewhat of a disappointment were the antagonist, who was over the top and a bit much, and the last book which I did not really like nearly as much. Also I found the slapstick comedy of the dwarves a distraction, and did not particularly find them interesting. All in all, this is a very good read, and well worth the money.OVERALL SCORE: (B) READABILITY: (B), PLOT: (B), CHARATERS: (B-), DIALOGUE: (B-), SETTING: (B+), ACTION/COMBAT: (A-), MONSTERS/ANTAGONISTS: (C+), ROMANCE: (B), [ADULT SITUATIONS]: (n/a), AGE LEVEL: (PG)
Rating: Summary: Salvatore's most commonly under-rated work Review: To all who wrote negative reviews, your opinions were well qualified, if out of context. Due respect having been given, it takes a more creative imagination to appreciate this series of books. In the collector's edition, Salvatore explains why this series was so misunderstood (which predominantly to do with the timing in which is was written, and subsequently released). You would do well to learn from his comments, as he more than adequately addressed your criticisms years before they were ever even formulated.
----As good a series as Salvatore has ever written, and a definite must read for those seeking to understand his creative motivations and stylism(s).
Rating: Summary: OUTSTANDING !!! Review: Unless your a speed reader, set aside a day to read it because you won't be able to put it down!
Rating: Summary: The best of fantastic fantasy Review: When I first read these books, I must've cried and laughed and bit my nails in each one...R.A. Salvatore is a master at developing believable yet larger-than-life characters, and thinking of twists and turns galore. I especially loved the idea of such a powerful warrior in Danica. Hooray for the ladies!!! :o)
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