Rating: Summary: The first days of Drizzt on the Surface... WONDERFUL. Review: This is part three of the Dark Elf Trillogy and by far the best book of the three part series. In "Sojourn" Drizzt finally steps foot on the surface world to live. The story tells of Drizzt meeting a blind Ranger that changes his life and turns the unlikely Dark Elf into a Ranger himself. Also, this is the book where we meet the beloved Brunor Battlehammer and his orphan daughter of 7 years old (and the girl to this day we wonder if Drizzt loves) CattiBre. This is the best book in the Trillogy. Wonderful.
Rating: Summary: Drizzit is brought to icewind dale, more or less Review: Well, after finishing the other two books in this series (after being almost turned off to the entire forgotten realms saga by the horendous books in the Avatar trilogy) I've decided that I like R.A. Salvadore as a writer. I have, however, one major grip about all of the books in this series, I want to read more R.A. Salvadore. Things that could be elaborated, such as the blind fighter in the forests past, are left dangeling, and I understand that Drizzet has a natural skill with his blades, but did he really have to be good enough to kill everything and everyone in his path. One other thing that irked me is the lack of a reason for the villans, and especially lack of menace, in this book. Roddie McGristle was hardly the kick but final to a series challange to the opnipitant drow that the villan of Sojurn should have been. But at least he had a good reason to go after Drizzit for halfway around the world, throwing orcs and god knows what else at him, yep, drizzit....killed his dog. I have the same grip with Masoj and Anton from the first book, they really had no chance whatsoever of foiling drizzit. After characterization throghout the entire book Anton confronts Drizzit and..... blows himself up. Masoj, however important he is to forming Drizzits personality, manages to break Drizzits finger before he's skewered. The only really menacing villans are the Do'Urndrens themselves, and Drizzit never confronts them after he's run away more then once. But these are minor grips R.A., your books are the perfect pageturning serialized fantasy novel, to expect more or less would be foolish.
Rating: Summary: Suprisingly Good Review: The third book of the Dark Elf Trilogy keeps every ounce of the quality of the previous two in the series. The book begins almost exactly where "Exile" left off, with Drizzit just discovering the many wonders of the surface world. As the book begins, Drizzit decides he should find a place to call home in the strange new world, armed only with the knowledge that his race is hated by almost all the other races of the surface world. As Drizzit goes from settlement to settlement (mostly human), he is constantly turned away simply because of the color of his skin and the the infamous reputation of the entire drow race. However, during his search he manages to find a handfull of people that are willing to look beyond his heritage and see him for the honorable person he truly is. One of these, an old blind ranger, takes him under his wing and teaches him all about the world, the races that inhabit it, and all the skills of a ranger. Overall, this book is a very powerful story that deals with many themes such as friendship, hatred, and racism flawlessly. Anyone that wants a fantasy novel that deals with more than the usual hack 'n slash mindset should read this (as well as the other two in the series).
Rating: Summary: Drizzt is a God Review: Whoever you are,this book is for you.This is the greatest work of a great writer.
Rating: Summary: Another homerun for Salvatore. Review: The last book of the series...It was fantastic. Action everywhere, new characters everywhere, story line a little shady at the beginning but a very good book. A must read for all of salvatore readers. Favorite character....Montolio, the spunky old blind ranger ( bet he would've given Drizzt a run for his money in his younger years ). But the best thing i liked about this book was the last two lines of the book. "Do I dare to believe that my story is fully told? I think not. -Drizzt Do`Urden" Would someone please buy Mr.Salvatore a steak dinner! lol Once again my hat goes off, thank you again Mr.Salvatore...
Rating: Summary: Better than Book 2 but still not as good as book 1 Review: I was a little disappointed with this book for the most part until the end. In the last 150 pages is where we get a feel of something important about to happen (keep in mind i havent yet read the icewind dale trilogy). I wished that the D'urdon family were in this one. But Salvatore did well with the characters he chose to use in this one.
Rating: Summary: Soujourn is an unforgettable read Review: This book really puts Drizzt's struggles on the surface of Toril to life. It is the story of how Drizzt becomes a ranger, it introduces his legendary ranger mentor Montolio, and finally it sheds light on how a Drow Elf is looked upon to the rest of the world. Drizzt Do' Urden is possibly the greatest character in fantasy literature and this book was an outstanding read.
Rating: Summary: Good ending! Review: This book really puts down all the last remaining questions about Drizzt. Warning, though. There is no Regis. Roddy McDowell (I'm sorry if I got his name wrong.)was my top 3rd favorite charecter. I really liked Montolio the ranger. And, this gives a good moral:Do not think war heroes are good for battles. They have to be good for their courage, love, and understanding. People say R.A. Salvatore's books decline with each passing book. I disagree. I've read 6 of his books, and they don't disband at all. I look forward to reading The Legacy.
Rating: Summary: good ending to the series Review: Sorjourn was a good book about Drizzt's advenures on the surface world and how he meet Catti-brie and her dwarf father Beurrane (if I spelled it wrong I'm sorry, I don't have the book in front of me) all you people who read the book know who I'm talking about. Plus throw in the bounty hunter and you have a good book with a interesting story. The only thing I'm sorry about is that we didn't get to see Drizzt and Cattie- brie and her father(I won't try spelling his name again) meet earlyer in the book. But I enjoyed it just the same. I highly recommened this book and series.
Rating: Summary: I want one! Review: Hurry up and get some in stock, I check often yet the message stays the same: OUT OF STOCK....What must I do to get my very own copy of my second favorite trilogy of all time in hardcover. So that they can endure the punishment of being read over and over without falling apart.
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