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Title: The Woods Out Back by R. A. Salvatore ISBN: 0-441-90872-1 Publisher: Ace Books Pub. Date: June, 1996 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.2 (10 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: the woods out back. . .
Comment: 'the woods out back' by drizzt do'urden creator r.a. salvatore is a light-hearted adventure with salvatore's custimarily colorful characters. the storyline is every fantasist's dream: discover a fantasy realm similar to tolkien's middle-earth, and it's up to you to save the day. this is what happens to gary leger, the story's disillusioned main character from 'real-earth.' it's good stuff, but not great - which is no surprise, really, as salvatore hasn't been great since 'the dark elf' and 'icewind dale' trilogies. it's all standard fare for the most part, and salvatore's trademark action sequences are annoying now rather than riveting, as they offer nothing that hasn't been done before - wow, more goblin attacks. oh my, let me contain my joy. still, there's a certain appeal to the novel's concept, despite some cheesy dialogue and bland action segments. it's a good diversion, but little else.
Rating: 4
Summary: "This Tolkien fellow really shouldn't spread false rumors"
Comment: I loved this book. In some ways, it's my favorite of Salvatore's books. Very humorous with some really interesting characters. Antagonist was a bit lacking, but wasn't bad. The supporting characters were wonderful!
I won't give it five stars, however. Not because it has any major faults, but because it still doesn't surpass Tolkien as my favorite. (Though they're really not that comparible)
Rating: 3
Summary: Salvatore vs Anderson
Comment: Read Poul Anderson's "Three Hearts and Three Lions." Then, as soon as you're done, read R.A. Salvatore's "The Woods Out Back." They are essentially the same story. A mundane figure from 'our world' finds himself in an alternate world (both involve the myth of Faerie), where he is chosen to wear the armor and guise of an old hero, and take up that hero's weapon - which, in both cases, is essentially a spear, or lance. The 'stranger in a strange land' then becomes embroiled in a plot to save the world, confronts witches and trolls, befriends strange-accented little people (Hugi and Mickey are nearly the same character!), and ultimately tries to use his modern logic to win the day in a world that defies logic in all its forms. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Salvatore flatters Anderson in the same manner he often flatters Tolkien. If a novel's quality is gauged by its originality, then "The Woods Out Back," as you can tell, comes up short. Even so, it's a fast-paced read, and colorful enough that it differentiates itself a little from Anderson's likewise compelling (but superior) novel. Still, there's something to be said for borrowing concepts so blatantly from other writers. For goodness' sake, the lead characters in both "WOB" and "THaTL" are even similiar PHYSICALLY! I liked Salvatore's take on this kind of story, if only moderately, but I can't resist being the one to point out the glaring parallels between his work and Anderson's. Keep it in mind.
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Title: Dragonslayer's Return by R. A. Salvatore ISBN: 0441002285 Publisher: Ace Books Pub. Date: June, 1996 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Dragon King, The by R.A. Salvatore ISBN: 0446604852 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 November, 1997 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Luthien's Gamble by R.A. Salvatore ISBN: 0446603619 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 December, 1996 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Witch's Daughter by R.A. Salvatore ISBN: 0345421922 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 07 September, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Sword of Bedwyr, The by R.A. Salvatore ISBN: 0446602728 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 1996 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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