Reviews

The Halfling's Gem by R.A. Salvatore

jalexpulliamkepler's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Started strong but veered off into racism and sexism halfway through. Also weirdly shoved an event in the epilogue that deserves its own book 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Racism, Body horror, and Violence

Moderate: Fatphobia

Minor: Sexual content, Rape, and War

vortimer's review

3.0

A little better than I remember it from my first reading - this trilogy been my first foray into franchise fiction.

zeph1337's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I liked this one. This might have been my favorite Drizzt novel yet (besides Sojourn). This was the sort of fun DnD type Adventure I feel like I was promised with this Trilogy but kind of didn't get with the first two entries.

This one had different plot threads that came together in a satisfying ending, the action is neat with some really cool ideas (anyone called for a flaming chariot?) and also some other nice creative bits like the nine prison cells for example.

We also got some nice character development for Drizzt kind of mirroring the portrayal of the main villain Artemis Entreri (who is by fast the best villain this Trilogy has produced) and leading to Drizzt finding more acceptance in the world.

I thought every character of our adventuring troupe got a chance to shine in this one (love me some great Guenhwyvar Moments) but I feel like the Halfling Regis is a little bit frustrating and is mainly just used as a plot device / adventure hook for the other characters.

It was very weird that we got kind of a love triangle introduced here. Just felt really out of place. I hope that doesn't continue with future books. 

But overall certainly one of the strongest entries from The Forgotten Reals / The Legend of Drizzt so far.

cosplaymistake's review

adventurous emotional inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I cry because drizzt ahskjdhjkasd,hns

merci97's review

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

youcanbeabigpigtoo'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

dirkchaney's review

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

letheaster's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I wish there had been more interaction between Entreri and Drizzt 😔

Had fun though 

wulfstanlee's review

adventurous funny reflective fast-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

4.5

whiitewalker's review against another edition

5.0

“only with the honest knowledge that one day I will die can I ever truly begin to live.”

Recientemente he empezado a tomar más notas en los libros, a subrayar y marcar páginas con frases con momentos que me han provocado emociones, y por ahora este es el que más he marcado. No podía dejar de leer una vez empezaba, era una tortura parar. Qué buen libro, qué buenos personajes y que ganazas tengo de continuar con ellos. De verdad, Entreri llámame rata sarnosa te quiero. Drizzt IM YOURS.