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Title: Streams of Silver (Forgotten Realms: The Icewind Dale Trilogy, Book 2) by R. A. Salvatore ISBN: 0-88038-672-X Publisher: TSR Hobbies Pub. Date: January, 1989 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.46 (50 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Much Better Than the first...
Comment: This time the Companions of the Hall venture into Mithril Hall... long lost home of Clan Battlehammer. On there trail, however, are a mage, a golem, and an assassin (the only one of the three that is known to any of the Companions). Regis has not told the true reason for his joining of this quest, for it is the assassin that seeks him and his pendant.
Unlike the first novel, this seems to be more...patient/perhaps thought out... for lack of better terms. In the first, everything seemed rushed, here though everything is paced. The battles are drawn out more vividly, the obstacles seem tougher to endure, even the jokes and sarcasm seem 'real'. Salvatore has either matured in his writing, or gained the respect of his editors/publishers ( a little of both to be sure), and both show in this 'Chapter' of the Icewind Dale trilogy. A must read for fans of Salvatore, and any of the characters in the book... I still don't know what the big deal is with all the Drizzt fans, though. I've started to grow fond of Bruenor and Wulfgar as characters. Oh well, enjoy!
Rating: 4
Summary: Quest to find Bruenor's Homeland
Comment: First, I will give you a little background on the story. Streams of Silver is the second book in the Icewind Dale Trilogy. The heroes are Drizzt Do'Urden, a dark elf ranger, Bruenor Battlehammer, a dwarven king, Wulfgar, a barbarian, Regis, a halfling rogue, and Cattie-brie, human foster daughter of Bruenor. This story takes the heroes on a journey to rediscover Bruenor's lost homeland, Mithral Hall. The journey is ripe with challenges, not the least being the appearance of Artemis Entreri, an assassin sent to catch Regis.
I found this book much less fast paced than its predecessor The Crystal Shard. I didn't find the search for the hall as compelling as some of the other reviewers, but it had some redeeming factors. There was a sense of mystery that veiled the story and made you wander what was going to happen next. However some of the conflicts during the trip seemed a little haphazardly put together. Overall the quality of Salvatore's writing increases in this book and I like how the characters are developed. However, there are lots of grammatical errors that tend to get annoying. Artemis Entreri and his attempt to catch the heores saves the early part of the book.
The part I enjoyed the most was the events in Mithral Hall. I don't want to give away too much. So, all I will say is that its exciting and action packed. Just remember when reading this book that even though it starts off slow the story enthralls you by the end. If you like Forgotten Realms, then you will like this book.
Rating: 4
Summary: Slow at the beggining, but all in good time.
Comment: I honestly get a little tired of the way the heroes talk to each other. The way Bruenor gruffs at everyone or how everyone is always intrigued by their companions. Once this book gets near the end, it picks up. You really have to read the whole series though to truly appreciate the rest.
The fights are excellent near the end. Entreri seems like a great villian and I was always eager to see how he will combat the heroes. He is much better than that stupid apprentice power-monger(u know who im talking about) and he really does have a good fight or two.
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Title: Sojourn by R. A. Salvatore ISBN: 1560760478 Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Pub. Date: 01 May, 1991 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Exile by R. A. Salvatore ISBN: 0880389206 Publisher: TSR Hobbies Pub. Date: 10 December, 1996 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Homeland by R. A. Salvatore ISBN: 0880389052 Publisher: TSR Hobbies Pub. Date: 01 August, 1990 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Silent Blade (Forgotten Realms: Paths of Darkness, Book 1) by R. A. Salvatore ISBN: 0786913886 Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Pub. Date: 01 June, 1999 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Servant of the Shard (Paths of Darkness) by R. A. Salvatore ISBN: 0786918780 Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Pub. Date: July, 2001 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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