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vividv1ctory's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
It took longer to get to the action than it really should have. Obviously there was a lot of setup that needed to happen before the drow marched on Mithril Hall, but the first three fifths of the book really dragged on.
That being said, when you get to the action it’s solid and breathtaking.
Thank the lord Matron Baenre is finally dead!
That being said, when you get to the action it’s solid and breathtaking.
nottherae's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book, made me remember the old times and really need next part. Asap.
kitkats's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
A fun read that just drags on a little too long. Seeing the Battle of Mithral Hall was exciting as well as being back in the intrigue of the dark Undercity (which I always love). Seeing the Time of Troubles was also fascinating though the second half of the book has moments where the pacing drags and focuses on characters I don’t particularly care for.
theemeraldflame's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
diarythebookwyrm's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
wannabekingpin's review against another edition
4.0
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skaitom nakties rezimu
About the Book: Magic is failing across the realm, disrupting both new spells and the ancient ones. Gods are silent. And tension is rising. Especially among those most keen to warfare, such as the Drow. They’re not only quick to blame one another for the silence of their Spider Queen, their god, but to take advantage of the weakening magical wards. For what better time to take down the Mothers reliant on magic than when said magic is flickering…
My Opinion: A battle of epic proportions erupted in the Underdark for the Mithril Halls, its throne. It was so great it broke out onto the surface too, surprising many a creature and person of darkness, used to ceilings above their heads, less light. It was amazing, gory, and even funny at times. Like when the mage whose eyes teleported to dwarves has requested to keep them moist… Dwarves did their best. Speaking of dwarves – they’re badass and I’m glad to see a book where they shine this bright.
night mode reading ;
skaitom nakties rezimu
About the Book: Magic is failing across the realm, disrupting both new spells and the ancient ones. Gods are silent. And tension is rising. Especially among those most keen to warfare, such as the Drow. They’re not only quick to blame one another for the silence of their Spider Queen, their god, but to take advantage of the weakening magical wards. For what better time to take down the Mothers reliant on magic than when said magic is flickering…
My Opinion: A battle of epic proportions erupted in the Underdark for the Mithril Halls, its throne. It was so great it broke out onto the surface too, surprising many a creature and person of darkness, used to ceilings above their heads, less light. It was amazing, gory, and even funny at times. Like when the mage whose eyes teleported to dwarves has requested to keep them moist… Dwarves did their best. Speaking of dwarves – they’re badass and I’m glad to see a book where they shine this bright.
teachinsci's review against another edition
3.0
This book was my least favorite of Salvatore's work so far. I had, pretty much forgotten what it actually consisted of back when I read it most of 20 years ago. In rereading, it struck me as a shoe-horned in story (since most of Salvatore's works are trilogies and there is one more to go in this one) of 'what happened to the Drow during the Time of Troubles.
Some good things: there were lots of intricate (though well paced) scenes of battle and heroic deaths. Greater delving into Drow society and the personalities at play there (including the undercurrent of resentment of the weaker gender). The ever amusing Harpells (how can you not enjoy Harkell?).
Some things that bothered me: The main characters are there... there is a bit of development of the characters and some resolution of some standing problems, but these seem almost beside the point in the novel. Catti-Brie trains for a few weeks (months?) and can hold her own against Drizzt and many dark elves. The BIG, BAD, DROW are coming and in greater numbers than can reasonably be faced... but the sheer plucky goodness of the outnumbered defenders of Mithril Hall tears them up... wait, I thought they were super tough (to be fair, several newly introduced characters died). Llolth makes a deal with a demon to somehow answer the prayers of her faithful, which he does almost not at all that I notice, and she is OK with that?
All told, not a horrible book if you are familiar with the wider Forgotten Realms, definitely not a book by which to judge the author.
Some good things: there were lots of intricate (though well paced) scenes of battle and heroic deaths. Greater delving into Drow society and the personalities at play there (including the undercurrent of resentment of the weaker gender). The ever amusing Harpells (how can you not enjoy Harkell?).
Some things that bothered me: The main characters are there... there is a bit of development of the characters and some resolution of some standing problems, but these seem almost beside the point in the novel. Catti-Brie trains for a few weeks (months?) and can hold her own against Drizzt and many dark elves. The BIG, BAD, DROW are coming and in greater numbers than can reasonably be faced... but the sheer plucky goodness of the outnumbered defenders of Mithril Hall tears them up... wait, I thought they were super tough (to be fair, several newly introduced characters died). Llolth makes a deal with a demon to somehow answer the prayers of her faithful, which he does almost not at all that I notice, and she is OK with that?
All told, not a horrible book if you are familiar with the wider Forgotten Realms, definitely not a book by which to judge the author.
junovverse's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
nefilibata's review against another edition
4.0
One of the better Drizzt books. Although he is faced with enemies who far surpass his capabilities through a moment of sheer luck (lolth and errtu driven) Salvatore manages to avoid the plot armour we know Drizzt has. The incidents from the book before still hold strong tk the defenders of mithral hall and we see an exciting shakeup among the cast. Though Bruenor remains my favourite I'm content to read more about Drizzt and Cattie Brie