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Summary: Sweet love
Review: "Sweet love" Which is mostly what ockered in this book. Next to vilent areas(several) vilent areas, this book apears to have no general, predictable plot. It's a fairly short book, took me one day. the most interesting part is with Iomen i\and the Matron mother to be, in bed.
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Summary: This one's also o.k...
Review: ...
Well anyway the books o.k. It's worse than 'Throne of Bhaal'
but still not the worst bk. I ever read. It at least doesn't get boring like some terrible bks. I've read. I wrote a review for Throne of Bhaal already; there still are mature acts in the bk.
I don't think its stupid its just...... Anyway readers, don't try readin' this book if you haven't read any other great fantasy from DL and FR. Ignore the other reviews.
O.K... it wasn't what any of us expected and its sometime's confusin' and the game's 'much' better but that doesn't mean you can't read the book. Just read this book when you have lots of time on your hands. It ain't the worst bk. in the world so its worth a try.
Read it when you're good ready!Nathan
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Summary: fast, funny, fun
Review: A bit sarcastic, but never fails to deliver on the action. In some ways its a spoof on the generally lacking stories of most if not all computer games and the author picks up on all the shortcomings wih great results. This sequel is way better than the first book -- easier to follow without the first books jerk jumps from fight scene to fight scene. Abdel is flehing out into uite an interesting character. Maybe not a great hint guide for the game, but an entertaining, solid fntasy adventure.
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Summary: Fantasy Book
Review: Danny Rivera Baulder's Gate 2 by Philip Athan is an action packed, exciting, and whimsical story of a man named Abdel, an altruistic and well rounded sell sword, and his motley group of creatures who help save Sword Coast from the followers of his father named Baal, who died before by the hand of his son. This story has it all. The battle scenes are well written and seem so realistic. The dialogue between the characters is simply comical. Another thing that kept me captivated is the demeanors of the characters, and their odd dispositions throughout the story. Some of the less interesting attributes of the story are the fact the author sometimes puts too much emphasis on the other creatures' appearances or what they do. Another less interesting fact is that the story is some what fast paced for my personal reading. The chapters are somewhat shorter than most, and there is not much description on the actions of the main characters' actions. This story is definitely for those who can appreciate a good fantasy book filled with action and exciting book based on a game. I personally do not really feel that this story is for the younger generation because the use of some profanity might be a little too much for them.
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Summary: Thumbs DOWN.
Review: Don't bother wasting your money on the two Baldur's Gate novels if you have already finished playing the computer games. You will kick yourself if you do so. Undoubtedly the two most disappointing books ever published by TSR/Wizards of the Coast. It isn't even worth half a star. Novelization of the computer game? I say it's more like the author's own creation regardless of the game's plot.
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Summary: Well written, and subliminal messages well placed...
Review: Excellent! This book FAR exceeded the nature of the first book. Philip Athans did a wonderful job of the subliminal messaging. Here are a few that caught my attention: 1. Imoen transforming in the first chapter. 2. Abdel not feeling the sword on his back, just as not feeling his body in Hell. 3. "Sweet Lady Of The Forest" Mielikki helping 'Bhaal', or a kin of Bhaal even though she would have never before. 4. Jaheira calling on Mielikki alot more in this book. Excellent leading up to the Tree of Life. 5. Man, I wanted to write all these down, and I can't remember them all! The point is, this book is excellent! Excellent! Far better than the first, and you shouldn't miss it. The author's ability to sarcasm also improved over Baldur's Gate this time.
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Summary: Sick, perverted and way too strange (Imoen is a lesbian?)
Review: First off, let me say I am a fan of the BG series. But this is a truely terrible translation. For instance, the bald Minsc has long, red hair. Also, the perverted author decided to include many innapropriate passages, and made one important character(Imoen) a lesbian! This book is a terrible insult to DnD fans 'round the world. At least BG I only mentioned bare parts once or twice(not much to be proud of there either). The author goes out on a limb to have as many naughty parts included as he can. And the villain, Irenicus, whom schemed his way through the game is nothing but a bumbling idiot here. Phaere is also a lesbian and nearly every woman Abdel, the protagonist meets, he eventually has some sort of relationship with. Sounds like a real jerk to me. Not to mention the battles are bogged down in description of gore and not enough action. The hero here is simply a self centered promiscuous arse, and Jaheira has no reason to fall in love with him. Lastly, all characters in the game are terrible represented. Ignore this book and avoid it at all costs. Go read LOTR for a REAL fantasy (and not a sick one).
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Summary: Hooray! More Baldur's Gate
Review: Gotta love it! Anyone who plopped himself in front of a PC and immersed himself in either of the Baldur's Gate games will appreciate the action in this book. In the world of novelizations, this one tops the list.
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Summary: Mildly interesting but could have been so much more.
Review: Having played all the Baldur's Gate games and expansions, I guess I was expecting some story telling up to par with what you experience in the games themselves. This book was somewhat interesting because it was fun to read about some of the characters and places in the game, but did the author ever even play the game?.......or see a demo?.......or anything? Or was he just given a list of character names and a one page synopsis with instructions to just write a quick little book? I can understand an author would want to use some artistic license and make some creative changes, but he doesn't even bother to get basic facts about the characters, places or plot of the game correct. The main audience of this book is probably the players of the game and I think most would rather have seen a work of fiction be more true to the game......at least in my opinion. My advice, play the game and create your own story and don't bother with this bit of very light reading.
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Summary: Well, I've read better books...
Review: I am the Polish translator of this book, so I think I have the right to express my opinion about it. From my point of view there is nothing to complain, because the novel is easy to read, easy to translate, the words and phrases are easy, not taken out of the blue... but that's only one side of the coin. Maybe it's easy to read, but doesn't force reader's mind too become strongly involved. The plot is very simple, sometimes even lacking, on every step it is visible that this is the novelisation of the computer game and such books are not the artworks of literature. I recommend this novel only to the most devoted fanatics of the game and for those who read everything with the "Forgotten Realms" logo. People who would like to start familiarizing themselves with the Realms with this book (or it's first part) are rather advised to read R.A. Salvatore.
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