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A review by zeph1337
The Halfling's Gem by R.A. Salvatore
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.
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.