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Summary: This is a new twist
Review: I think this book portrays psychological problems, which is uncommon in most fantasy stories. I love Salvatore's use of depth, and description when in battles, and this book is no exception. He is truly a brilliant writer, and I look forward to finishing The Lone Drow, and beginning The Two Swords. I have to say, this is one of the best books I've read this year.
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Summary: Best book ever? Not so much...
Review: I need to qualify this review with the fact that I've been a fan of this series for quite some time. However, 1k Orcs was sub-par for Salvatore. I wasn't invested, and after being so bored with secondary characters, I actually put this book down for a few months before picking it up again this week to finish it on a long flight. Really, the best thing that I can say about this book is that it appears to set up a nice second book in the series (I must say that I've been waiting for the return of the Hunter since I finished the Dark Elf Trilogy). As a stand alone, not his best. To those who are reading this as their first book in this series, I STRONGLY suggest starting with the Dark Elf Trilogy or Icewind Dale Trilogy Collector's Editions. This was just not a good sample of Salvatore's usually excellent work.
Oh, almost forgot to mention...outstanding cover art!
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Summary: My first RA Salvatore: 1k Orcs a bit empty
Review: This was the first RA Salvatore book I read (though I had attempted to read the Demon Awakens but stopped because I had read too many "youth from small village is suddenly thrust into danger that escalates to world-saving scope" at that time.)I'd heard of Drizzt and his friends for years and of Mr. Salvatore's fan base in fantasy fiction and wanted a taste of what was going on. The book is action-packed in terms of combat, hurried marches to warn or save others, as well as plotting and scheming behind the scenes. However, what hurts this formula of action and plotting is that the action revolves around an uninteresting desire by the main characters to just hunt down some troubling orcs and giants in the region rather than face the crusty trappings of government. There is mention of a lost citadel, but overall I thought the plot was very thin, and so made the characeter's motivation a bit uninteresting. However, this does lead into the main character development of the tale, beginning around page 160, where the protagonists must face the fact that they are addicted to the dangers and excitement of the road and adventure. OK sounds nice, but is this all? The puppet-masters of the orcs and giants that are haranguing the countryside are revealed early on to be a foursome of outcasts who are bored and so looking for something to do with their time. The plot thickens later, but all the while I'm thinking, "These are the villains of the piece?" Well it does work out that the heroes are just thirsty for adventure and the villains are just as restless for something to do. There are side plots as well, many involving dwarfs, and the main storyline also revolves around newly crowned dwarven King Bruenor. All dwarves are stout, have funny names, and can take a beating. Get to like dwarves, because there's a lot of dwarf action here. In addition, there's a lot of dwarven humor. If you, like me, were disappointed in Gimli being made into a parody of dwarves in the Two Towers film, you will be annoyed by the goofy-named whacky dwarves like Pikel Bouldershoulder in this book. So, overall, I found the plot a bit uninteristing, the humor not aligned with my sense of fun, and the character development limited. But, to Mr. Salvatore, I say keep the flame of adventure and excitement alive! If you are a Drizzt fan, you'll likely enjoy this one. But if you are a fantasy fan wondering what's up with Mr. Salvatore's works, start somewhere else.
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Summary: ...
Review: Not the most interesting in the series, this book was not a page turner, but still decent. It would have been much appreciated to have some character developement. Say, Drizzt saying "Cattie-brie, I love you, Wulgar, go to hell, you stupid idiot" (wahahaha). I also think that Artemis should come back, but not as the evil Kill-Drizzt maniac, but rather as a character with some real personality.
Considering Salvatore has managed to write so many books about one character and still keep his readers entertained is amazing. Even more amazing, is no matter how much I tell myself, Drizzt is one of those "perfect" characters I usually don't like (never makes a mistake fighting, too honorable to admit his love, and most important, he is brought up in an evil environment, and is somehow kind??) he still manages to be one of my favorite fantasy ever characters ever!! The book is still worth the read, and if I could, I'd give it 3.5 stars, rather than just 3 or 4.
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Summary: could not put it down
Review: This book was fast action the whole way. The best part about it is Orc king Obould who is becoming one of R.A. Salvators most deadly villians. I recomend this book greatly. However for new readers it would be a good idea to read some back books to catch up to the story.
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Summary: A Slice of Salvatore Heaven.
Review: There is so little one can say about this book without ruining it. Just know that Drizzt and the gang are back into the orc bashing bussiness (and for a whole series too!) and this time they aren't coming out with a few bumps and bruises. Drizzt is not immortal, neither is his friends. This books shows how easily that is applied. Wonderful as it is though, I have a beef with it. It is CALLED The Thousand Orcs. But no one actually FIGHTS the thousand orcs. A lot of them, yes, but not a thousand. (and giants don't count). Regardless of the somewhat fudged title, it's still a good book. If you get the chance, check out the advertisements for the book. The one with the numbered outlines of the orcs on the cover picture of the book is priceless.
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Summary: The book runs about 40 to 50 pages longer than needed
Review: Not entirely with out merit , but certainly not as captivating of a read as it should have been. The book runs about 40 to 50 pages longer than needed. That space would have been better spent on some real character development, Or possibly some back ground information on main characters. Instead the author has chosen to use a " Cut and Paste " approach regarding content. It seems as thou the author has simply perused his past works and other related materials, changing the names and adding a few paragraphs here and there in a failed attempt at congruency.
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Summary: Different From the Rest
Review: One of the things most people don't realize about the Hunter's Blades Trilogy is that it's written according to the Third Edition D&D rules, whereas the previous ones were all 2nd Edition. The author's transition is pretty smooth. But don't expect it to be as exciting as his previous works. I definitely liked his writing style in the old 2nd edition better. Although 3rd edition captures a lot more stuff and is a lot more realistic and detailed, I could tell that when writing this book, Salvatore was suffering from inexperience with the new ruleset. The story is not THAT interesting. Don't expect to be turning pages in great anticipation. But, it's Drizzt, the best-woven character in Forgotten Realms after Elminster. I think the second and third books in this trilogy have the potential to be much much better than many of his previous books, and the first one only opened the door for this.
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Summary: The gang is back!!
Review: R.A. Salvatore has created one of the best loved and most dynamic charachters in the entire fantasy genre. With the creation of Drizzt, he has garnered legions of loyal fans and praise from high places within the editorial world. I remember back in '97, my senior year of high school, i was sitting in english class reading "passage to dawn" i believe- my teacher walked by my desk and made an offhand comment that he could not stomach the fact that salvatore was now getting his books published in hardcover. He obviously thought that fantasy novels should be confined to paperback where they could be perused by the "common" reader. How wrong he was.
Salvatore is a master at his craft. This is the reason he is as succesfull as he is. Drizzt and the gang are back and they are going orc hunting. An alliance has been formed and it threatens the safety of all the humans living in the region of Icewind Dale. Drizzt and Bruenor and Wulfgar and Cattie-brie and even Regis have taken it upon themselves to investigate these rumors of a large army and a threat to the surrounding villages. The book is mostly about the journey to discover what exactly it is that those pesky orcs are up to. Most of the novel takes place on the road and gives us information about where the charachters are now in their lives and the things that weigh most heavily upon their minds. Thoughts are turned toward loved ones and the life that the companions have chosen to lead. Is it a wise one? Will they survive for much longer? Will they all be together in the years to come? I particularly enjoy the monologues that Drizzt delivers as a preface to each part of the book. In this alter ego, Salvatore can ask and answer some pretty deep questions and explore some pretty heavy issues. This book is written well. It is plotted well and the charachters are written in a way that makes them believable and real. They have real problems and real pains- they arent just hulking barbarians and lithe warriors riding in the save the day in the nick of time. The last third of the book is where the action happens and boy, it happens fast. When the dust settles we are left feeling a little hopeless, a little angry and more that ready to devour the next volume in this all new trilogy starring our favorite rogue drow elf.
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Summary: BEST BOOK EVER
Review: R.A. Salvatore is the best author ever...
The Thousand Orcs is the best book ever as easy as that.
Alberto Lozano
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