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Title: The Silent Blade (Forgotten Realms: Paths of Darkness, Book 1) by R. A. Salvatore ISBN: 0-7869-1388-6 Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Pub. Date: 01 June, 1999 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.26 (243 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: The Salvatore before is sorely missed
Comment: This review isn't meant in any negative way. But it is by far not anywhere near what Salvatore is capable of achieving with the likes of Drizzt Do-Urden. The book is a simple extension, a crowd pleaser, an obvious outcome. There is no where as much mystery, irony, adventure, and exhilaration as the original Dark Elf Triology and the Preludes had obtained. Drizzt's journals are seedier, the action less edge-of-your-seat. On the positive side, Wulgar's inner turmoil is an interesting side line (though he's more like a drunk bully Caramon after the Chronicles in Dragonlance). All the signature RA Salvatore moves are there. Most of the fabulous character designs and personalities present themselves in an array of entwining paths. I still believe the story line was rushed. An epic story deserves more patience in description and more wit in dialog. I will also NEVER FORGIVE Salvatore for writing the most RIDICULOUS end in his one of his previous books where Drizzt trained a seal to retrieve Guenhwyvar from the icy waters in a matter of pages. (In my opinion : Guenhwyvar should have an entire book dedicated to herself.. perhaps where a new enemy had come into possession of the artifact) I am a Drizzt (salvatore) fan, but this book wasn't what I was waiting all year for.
Rating: 5
Summary: The Silent Blade - ...spellbinding, amazing...
Comment: -"...Salvatore at his best..." - Publisher Weekly
R.A Salvatore, one of the most talented and amazing authors for the Forgotten Realms series, leaves us utterly astonished once again in this spellbinding novel.
The book is so detailed, the combats, the scenarios, the characters, everything can be pictured so clearly in your mind that you unroll your own movie as you read along!
The captivating novelist, R.A Salvatore, is especially known for his great writing abilities during battles, however that is not his only great attribute in this novel. The readers are magnetized and enchanted by the book, and that I believe, is the work of the persuasive author.
Salavatore's signature character, Drizzt Do'Urden, is included in "The Silent Blade" and so are his riveting companions: Wulfgar the mighty barbarian, Cattie-Brie with her remarkable bow, Regis the hypnotizer, Breunor the dwarf and Drizzt's powerful cat, Gwenhwyvar. Powerful enemies also lurk about the Forgotten Realms, and these include the deadly assassin Artemis Entreri, the cunning drow, Jarlaxle, and his apprentices, Kimmuriel Oblodra, the psionist and Rai-Guy the wizard-cleric. However the most manipulative and powerful enemy lies in a simple artifact, the Crystal Shard, Crenshinibon!
The theme of the book is very interesting and keeps readers in the book. The motif of the novel concerns dilemmas. The characters have many problems that they try to rid and resolve, however, doing so is no simple task.
This is one of Salvatore's greatest books and I highly recommend this book to anybody who enjoys fantasy and dungeons & dragons novels. If you ever have read a book from J.R.R Tolkien, such as the Hobbit or the Lord of the Rings, then this is also a book for you.
The cruel demon, Errtu, is also featured in the stimulating novel, but only as a character from the past that still, emotionally, torments Wulfgar. Drizzt and his companions are worried for their friend, and at the same time, must keep an eye on the demoniac artifact, Crenshinibon. All of these dangerous and difficult obstacles occur while Artemis Entreri, the deadly assassin, allies with cunning drows to form an army in the streets of Calimport, and wishes revenge on his superior. It is up to you to help Wulfgar and Drizzt in an amazing battle!
Hurry and purchase this gripping novel, and pick up your blade and enter the fascinating Forgotten Realms dimension!
Rating: 5
Summary: Hard Emotions and cool battles
Comment: One of the best things about this book is that we see the inner torments suffered by Wulfgar and Artemis Entreri. We see how entreri copes with life on Calimport's streets and how Wulfgar faces the horrid memories of imprisonment at the hands of Errtu. Without spoiling much, the final battle between Drizzt and Entreri is very intense and somewhat surprising. Bruenor is also great, particularly when he keeps getting his axe stuck in various goblins. mind you though, there are some gorey details so be forwarned.
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Title: The Thousand Orcs (Forgotten Realms: The Hunter's Blades Trilogy, Book 1) by R. A. Salvatore ISBN: 0786929804 Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Pub. Date: 13 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Legacy of the Drow Collector's Edition by R. A. Salvatore ISBN: 0786929081 Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Pub. Date: 03 January, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Dark Elf Trilogy Collector's Edition by R. A. Salvatore ISBN: 0786915889 Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Pub. Date: 01 February, 2000 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Cleric Quintet Collector's Edition by R. A. Salvatore ISBN: 0786926902 Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Pub. Date: January, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Icewind Dale Trilogy Collector's Edition (A Forgotten Realms(r) Omnibus) by R. A. Salvatore ISBN: 078691811X Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Pub. Date: 24 February, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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