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Summary: Salvatore continues to grow as a writer
Review: Salvatore's recent Forgotten Realms seem to have drawn a great deal of criticism. I feel that this criticism is undeserved. Drizzt has been developed as fully as Salvatore can possibly develop him. And so he has moved on to some of the other fascinating characters in his novels: Wulfgar, Artemis, and Jarlaxle. I loved and will always love Drizzt, but I throroughly enjoy reading his development of these other characters. This novel continues the development of Wulfgar. I was not thrilled when he came back from the dead, but the amazing development of his character makes his "rebirth" wonderful. Bravo Mr. Salvatore.
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Summary: I now can sleep...
Review: Salvatore brings a close to the Paths of Darkness series. I feel that this has been one of his most complete books, bringing in all the emotion, decisions and great battle scenes that made him great in the past. Wulfgar has become a character with the same depth that Salvatore created in a lone dark elf, so many years ago.So...
If you are a follower of the series; read this book. If not, start with the Halfling's Gem, the first novel, and find your way through the story that we have all come to love.
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Summary: Mediocre- but only because Mr. Salvatore has a high standard
Review: This book, while a quick read, is not the best of the books chronicling the adventures of Drizzt and company. It does succeed in reuniting the principle participants of adventures past, but the antagonists were frankly no where near the class of Jarlaxle and Artemis, or the Shard for that matter. Hopefully now that the companions are reunited, Mr. Salvatore can move on into more exciting adventures for the group. I do believe, though, that we won't see too much more of Drizzt from the author, so enjoy this offering for what it is, and eagerly await the next one!
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Summary: Nothing but the best from Salvatore
Review: Salvator brings another great book to my library of fantasy novels. We see the return of Drizzt, and the crew in a very action packed adventure book. His ability to take a completely new character, and build them up throughout the book is amazing. The entire time you have no clue who they are, and how they related to the 'big picture' until the very end. Salvator takes what you think is a simple plot, and brings it to life in a full featued book. Will Wulfgar come to his senses? Will the hammer be found? Who is this mysterious elf that utterly hates Drizzt? They are all answered in this novel.
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Summary: Not Complete...!
Review: It would seem Salvatore has done it again. Everyone is back in this snowy volume. Like the last Lethal Weapon movie though it made you feel like everyone was getting to old. Drizzt gets surprised by a giant, Wulfgar is getting hitched, even Bruenor doesn't seem like himself, and Cattiebrie seemed muted. Honestly a great book but i couldn't help but wonder why Salvatore wrote this one with the somber, winter, getting old theme. Made me feel a bit like I did after Empire Strikes Back came out. I'm already waiting on him to introduce a new ally and or bring back an old enemy if he did it in one book i would not be surprised.
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Summary: Solid and Respectable if not overwhelming
Review: Drizzt and crew returns in a well crafted though not superb book. In many ways, Salvatore hits the right steps with humor, action, and resolution. Old plot lines are finally wrapped up and the stage set for new adventures. Fans of the series will feel right at home with the characters and story. One problem that is partially resolved is that Salvatore manages to infuse some sense of danger to some of the Companions though perhaps they are never as fully challenged as they were in the past. It's a thorny problem for the writer in how does one challeges such powerful heroes without losing touch of reality and simply create enemies nonsensical in their power. Fortunately, the problem is solved partially by a villain who with the proper planning poses an actual threat to the great Drizzt. Minor problems are lack of total development of some characters though with the multitude introduced this is no real crime. Most have nice hooks that makes them memorable. In the future, more length and depth would be appreciated
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Summary: Bringing back the soul of Heroes of the Hall
Review: Salvatore did a masterpiece with this novel. First, as everyone knew for it is no surprise, he reunited all of Bruenor, Drizzt (a slashing return!), Guen, Cattie-Brie, Regis and finally Wulfgar. But it is more a brilliant achievement when you watch the relation of Cattie-Brie and Drizzt, evolving into a passion and love union, that makes you explode and cry to heaven! Sincerely, with the Demon Wars, Salvatore show to his readers a beautiful and tender love relation between Pony and Elbryan but also he proved that he was not only a master in combat descriptive scenes, but most of all a master in love developpement between his characters.
The return of a long forgotten elf as the central drama of the story was again a precise simitar cut trough my heart.
I give 5 stars to Sea of Swords and i hope Salvatore'll continue his wonderfull job that makes us free when we read it. Maybe a trilogy for the next Drizzt's story? (hope so!)
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Summary: Drizzt is back!
Review: R.A. Salvatore may never write as well as he did with the Dark Elf Trilogy(particularly Homeland), but he continues to write solid and good plot twists with a great amount of character development. I did think this book better than Servant of the Shard, which started pretty slow, but did get better towards the end. However, Salvatore tends to be a little predictable at times. The elf with the obsession for Drizzt, is a good example as to why it was easy to guess some of the mystery. The character development evident in Wulfar, was probably the most interesting and emotional part of this book. Having Drizzt back in the series is a relief since I began to grow tired of the side story concerning the inner turmoil of Wulfgar. I do miss Jarlaxle and Artemis however, but maybe in the next book. Nonetheless, I look forward to the next Salvatore book concerning the dark elf Drizzt and his companions! A total recommend!
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Summary: Drizzt is back, needless to say, with his friends
Review: I was very excited when I heard about the new book with Drizzt and his friends. I could not wait to get my hands on a copy of the Sea of Swords. I bought the book on the very first day it was released. I was not disappointed when I read the book. There were some suspenseful moments in the book that stole my breath away. Although the book captures the adventures of all the heroes, I wish it went in more depth with the main characters. The book is a must read.
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Summary: Leaves you wanting more
Review: Since Starless Night, I've been extremely intreged with Drizzt and Catti-bries relationship. Sea of swords developes it more than the others but still leaves you confused, with what's really going on. I just hope R.A. Salvatore explains it all soon or makes something out of their relationship, before I pull my hair out. All in All it's a Must read.
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