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ewil6681's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
surfmonkey01's review against another edition
3.0
This was actually a solid 3.5
In recent years, I've gotten bored with the Drizzt series. The main character wasn't changing any, he was the same stoic do-gooder badass with the unshakable moral code. And one by one, the more interesting supporting characters were getting written out and/or killed off. It was time for Mr. Salvatore and I to part ways...
But, we've been friends for a loooong time now, so I still check in from time to time. The first book of this series was very good, while the second was "okay." But with the return of Artemis Entreri, I was intrigued again. Also, I finally made a realization about Drizzt that helped my enjoyment of this series greatly: he may be 200 years old, yes, but he is essentially a teenager. A teenager whose family is all gone, and is truly on his own for the first time. Hence the struggling with his codes and values, hence the "bad girl" phase in Dalhia, as well as hanging around with old nemesis Entreri (even trying to reform him!)
I could go on longer, and may edit some more in later, but for now I leave you with this: if you were bored with Drizzt like I was, look at this series as his journey into adulthood and see if that helps. And if not, hey, Artemis Entreri is back, that should excite you...
In recent years, I've gotten bored with the Drizzt series. The main character wasn't changing any, he was the same stoic do-gooder badass with the unshakable moral code. And one by one, the more interesting supporting characters were getting written out and/or killed off. It was time for Mr. Salvatore and I to part ways...
But, we've been friends for a loooong time now, so I still check in from time to time. The first book of this series was very good, while the second was "okay." But with the return of Artemis Entreri, I was intrigued again. Also, I finally made a realization about Drizzt that helped my enjoyment of this series greatly: he may be 200 years old, yes, but he is essentially a teenager. A teenager whose family is all gone, and is truly on his own for the first time. Hence the struggling with his codes and values, hence the "bad girl" phase in Dalhia, as well as hanging around with old nemesis Entreri (even trying to reform him!)
I could go on longer, and may edit some more in later, but for now I leave you with this: if you were bored with Drizzt like I was, look at this series as his journey into adulthood and see if that helps. And if not, hey, Artemis Entreri is back, that should excite you...
kaboomcju's review against another edition
3.0
I've been reading the Drizzt books since Salvatore first started writing them, but I can't remember a character from any of those books that I have found so annoying as Dahlia. Seriously, I hope I'm not meant to like her because I really don't. As I've been reading this series, I find out more and more how much I can't stand this character. Her backstory is interesting, but not her. She needs to fall down a hole somewhere and disappear. Ugh.
kenlaan's review against another edition
2.0
I'm really struggling with my goal to get caught up on this series.
Salvatore's just never been good at writing compelling villains*, and it seems like as the series has gone on he's devoted more of the book to their perspectives, which unfortunately compounds the problem rather than adding any nuance to them.
In what should be a pretty fun story featuring Drizzt, Dahlia (I have issues with Dahlia but whatever), and (I consider this a spoiler though it's right there in the book's description) on their quest into Gauntlgrym to destroy an evil sentient sword, we keep getting diverted with chapters following Herzo Alegni, one of those aforementioned villains I just did not care about, as well as Effron, whose origin was so obvious I don't know why Salvatore didn't just reveal it initially, instead of saving it for the dramatic conclusion. There's also some mage guy named Draygo Quick. Shrug. I'll read the last of this 4-part series and decide if I'm continuing on to the next after.
* He is good at writing compelling anti-heroes (Entreri, Jarlaxle, etc.). Not the same thing as a villain.
Salvatore's just never been good at writing compelling villains*, and it seems like as the series has gone on he's devoted more of the book to their perspectives, which unfortunately compounds the problem rather than adding any nuance to them.
In what should be a pretty fun story featuring Drizzt, Dahlia (I have issues with Dahlia but whatever), and
Spoiler
Entreri* He is good at writing compelling anti-heroes (Entreri, Jarlaxle, etc.). Not the same thing as a villain.
agus_gm's review against another edition
4.0
Después de ya no se cuantos libros de Drizzt ya no puedo asegurar si puedo ser objetivo, porque ni yo mismo lo tengo claro. Se que ha habido libros muy buenos y otros bastante flojos. Este no es ni una cosa ni la otra, pero ha sido bastante interesante.
Lo que me ha demostrado Salvatore es que sigue en forma a la hora de romperte los esquemas en tan solo 10 páginas donde todos tus pensamientos se van al carajo. Y me explico: En mi cabeza llevo un tiempo queriendo dejar la saga de Drizzt para más adelante y leer algunos libros que tengo pendientes desde hace tiempo. Pues Salvatore tiene el arte de darle una patada a tus planteamientos y no permitirte dejar la saga, ya sea con nuevas noticias, nuevos enemigos/aventuras y mas salseo.
Por esto, normalmente mi valoración en estrellitas suele cambiar en los ultimos 5 minutos del libro y siempre a mejor.
A ver si con el siguiente, que es fin de tetralogía, soy capaz de dejar descansar un poco a Drizzt para que coja aire y conocer nuevos protagonistas en otros mundos y aventuras y desventuras.
Nos leemos!
Lo que me ha demostrado Salvatore es que sigue en forma a la hora de romperte los esquemas en tan solo 10 páginas donde todos tus pensamientos se van al carajo. Y me explico: En mi cabeza llevo un tiempo queriendo dejar la saga de Drizzt para más adelante y leer algunos libros que tengo pendientes desde hace tiempo. Pues Salvatore tiene el arte de darle una patada a tus planteamientos y no permitirte dejar la saga, ya sea con nuevas noticias, nuevos enemigos/aventuras y mas salseo.
Por esto, normalmente mi valoración en estrellitas suele cambiar en los ultimos 5 minutos del libro y siempre a mejor.
A ver si con el siguiente, que es fin de tetralogía, soy capaz de dejar descansar un poco a Drizzt para que coja aire y conocer nuevos protagonistas en otros mundos y aventuras y desventuras.
Nos leemos!
glimnore's review against another edition
5.0
I'm not going to review this my traditional way. This novel was beautiful. No need to say anything more or less.
dr14's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sunny18554's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
elenahitomi's review against another edition
5.0
Awesome to see Drizzt side by side with Entreri. I appreciated the character, Dahlia, as well, and the re-emergence of the drow race as the story continues...