From the author of more than a dozen New York Times best sellers and his son, comes the first installment of a brand-new fantasy trilogy wri...
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Jan 11, 2010
Lydia
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A friend of mine and I were having a conversation about fantasy novels and which I/he should read. When he dropped a mention about Drizzt and Baldur's Gate I stopped him and asked where I'd heard that before. His expression was priceless.
I was then treated to a 20 minute lecture on how I needed to read R.A. Salvatore and how he couldn't believe I'd gone this long without it. When I came home and checked the books I was waiting on from the library I finally figured out where I'd he More...
I was then treated to a 20 minute lecture on how I needed to read R.A. Salvatore and how he couldn't believe I'd gone this long without it. When I came home and checked the books I was waiting on from the library I finally figured out where I'd he More...
Jan 18, 2012
Forgotten Realms Queen
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This is a really great book for people who love the Drizz't series and have kids. Its a co-op project by a father and son team, R.A and Geno Salvatore.
R.A. Salvatore is the author of the fantastic Drizz't saga and young Geno is following fast in father's footsteps.
This was a really, really fun read and includes cameo appearances from the original Drizz't series. Taking place sometime during the events of The Halfling's Gem era, we come across a youn nameless orphan entrusted More...
R.A. Salvatore is the author of the fantastic Drizz't saga and young Geno is following fast in father's footsteps.
This was a really, really fun read and includes cameo appearances from the original Drizz't series. Taking place sometime during the events of The Halfling's Gem era, we come across a youn nameless orphan entrusted More...
May 23, 2010
Battyjac
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I enjoyed this one because, hey, it's Salvatore. It was a bit confusing though, to the point that I thought several times that I would need to reread it to get it straight. Not a problem for me, but a new Salvatore reader (like the target audience) might not have that kind of patience.
My main complaint is that it's one of those books that wraps nothing up. It pretty much just ends. I like a good epic series that wraps the main plot point up but leaves the back story running. This on More...
My main complaint is that it's one of those books that wraps nothing up. It pretty much just ends. I like a good epic series that wraps the main plot point up but leaves the back story running. This on More...
Feb 27, 2010
Odette
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This was definitely a bit young for me, so that might be why I have it only two stars. However, I do still feel that I would have had the same problems with it even if it had been directed more at my target age group. While there was action, it seemed almost mindless. Characters came and went quickly with little time for me to grow attached to them. Now that I read other people's reviews, I see that Drizzt is a character from R. A. Salvatore's other work. I guess this explains why I found h
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Dec 13, 2008
Coby
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This book was okay. It is sadly shorter than I would have liked and felt a bit let down at that. I never fully cared about the protagonist, a twelve year old orphan named Maimum. He is passed off to different foster parents who care and take care for him and there is a mysterious secret about him that we really don't fully understand yet. Drizzt is pretty heavily advertised and yet there is no more than a brief cameo, and it seems more like a gratuitous cheap More...
This book was okay. It is sadly shorter than I would have liked and felt a bit let down at that. I never fully cared about the protagonist, a twelve year old orphan named Maimum. He is passed off to different foster parents who care and take care for him and there is a mysterious secret about him that we really don't fully understand yet. Drizzt is pretty heavily advertised and yet there is no more than a brief cameo, and it seems more like a gratuitous cheap More...
Apr 19, 2009
Diana
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This first novel in a series by the revered R.A. Salvatore and his son Geno is a good entry point into his world. While not exactly my cup of tea, I appreciate that Salvatore has turned many people into readers with his tales of Drizzt. The Stowaway is about a kid who is twice lucky -- when as a baby his entire village was destroyed he remained hidden until rescued but still danger dogs his heels. After one encounter with pirates his mentor is mortally wounded and he stows away on another ship t
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Aug 23, 2009
Carolynn
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For parents eager to share the magic and lore of Baldur’s Gate, Drizzt, and the Sword’s Coast, the book The Stowaway is the perfect child’s introduction. It is full of the mystery, the racial fighting, and the questing one would expect, all seen from a child’s point of view.
Much like it’s adult counter-parts, this fantasy novel opens with a clueless hero and a protector. The “Lucky Child” has no history or family, but does have a quest to complete and an artifact to keep safe- at th More...
Much like it’s adult counter-parts, this fantasy novel opens with a clueless hero and a protector. The “Lucky Child” has no history or family, but does have a quest to complete and an artifact to keep safe- at th More...
Apr 13, 2011
Eric
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In the Stowaway, Drizzit takes a backseat to being the lead character for a new hero named Miamum. Co-written with his son, Geno Salvatore, a new adventure is launched in the middle of Drizzit's own epic tale. While very short, the book does itself justice by keeping everything fast paced. The action, the plot, the characters, everything is rushed, but not too fast that the reader can't keep up with it. Father and Son both do a good job at giving a new life to so many tales set in the same world
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Apr 27, 2009
Carissa
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Not a bad book, though I must say it felt more like just half a book. The cliche cliff-hanger ending was a little disappointing, and some of the story had a "this is a game I was in" feel to it, but as it seemed to have been an enjoyable game, I didn't mind. I was hoping for a bit more substance, but I did like that the character developed over the course of this first book.
Drizzt was in it more than I expected and having read only the first book about him, it was neat to More...
Drizzt was in it more than I expected and having read only the first book about him, it was neat to More...
Apr 12, 2010
Robert
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The Stowaway is the first book in the Stone of Tymora trilogy by R.A. and Geno Salvatore. The second book is The Shadowmask and the third being The Sentinels, will be released in September 2010. For those who may not know, Geno is the son of Drizzt fame author R.A. Salvatore. Now even though R.A. Salvatore's name is on the cover, this book has more the feel of Geno's writing and I believe his father was more there to lend his characters and guidance.
The Stowaway is a Young Adult (YA) More...
The Stowaway is a Young Adult (YA) More...
Oct 28, 2008
Cindy
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First off the fact that this was written in first person, ruined it for me. Very few first person books come across great. This came across as boring.
Second, I felt the fact that they used Drizzet as a pull in to get others to read it. He's in it for maybe 5 paragraphs. What a poor gimick to get people to read it. I mean he's on the fricken cover but not a main character. Very disappointing.
Third, the plot was very slow. For a 300 page book NOTHING happened. I was waiti More...
Second, I felt the fact that they used Drizzet as a pull in to get others to read it. He's in it for maybe 5 paragraphs. What a poor gimick to get people to read it. I mean he's on the fricken cover but not a main character. Very disappointing.
Third, the plot was very slow. For a 300 page book NOTHING happened. I was waiti More...
May 09, 2009
Lisa
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This book is fun so far. Moving along super-quick (as it should...it is a YA book and the print is enormous) and at this point in my life, the lightness of the story is a fun little escape. I can't think too much right now so this works for me. This book hasn't gotten a lot of positive reviews, mostly from people who have read other books with this Drizzt (sp?) character and are ticked off he isn't in this book more. One time, I vaguely recall reading something with some dark elves, and I think
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Apr 09, 2010
Byron
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Just finished Geno's first book. I actually liked this book. It was very Salvatorish, meaning that I sense a strong fatherly influence in this work. I greatly enjoyed the main character's vantage of spinning the tale. The character developement is flawless and the action is intense. All in all, I feel that this short story that was stretched into a novel is very worthy of a sequel. I will purchase the second "Stone of Tymora" book as soon as it is released. Good job Geno and Bob.
Jan 05, 2011
Tom
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I liked this book, but I didn't love it. I know it's slanted more for kids and maybe the writing style is bent for them, but something just didn't play well with me. The action was a little too fast-paced, some things seemed to happen too easily etc. That being said I read this straight through and I have the other two books and will read them as well.
Jan 21, 2012
Daleb.
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I luv Forgotten Realms novels and Salvatores work in general...nice to see his son is following in his fathers esteemed footsteps.
Very nice story incorporating itself into parts of previous stories.
Can hardly wait to get the next one to read. (2008 was when this was written w/the next book to come out soon...I hope the library has it!!)
xoDaleB.xo
Very nice story incorporating itself into parts of previous stories.
Can hardly wait to get the next one to read. (2008 was when this was written w/the next book to come out soon...I hope the library has it!!)
xoDaleB.xo
Jul 26, 2009
Anita
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This book was much shorter than the author's norm, since it is written for a much younger audience. The story line was okay, but the lack of detail and the usual character development left me feeling a little disappointed. It is suitable for 9-12 year olds, for whom it was written.
Apr 22, 2009
Deval
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This is the first of Salvatore's work that I have read. It was not the best that I have ever read..however it was fairly well done and a good pass time!
Feb 02, 2010
Alexis
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SUUUUPER GOOD!!!! i got the secong one then got hooked on some other books but will be reading SOON!!!! :)
Apr 28, 2009
Samantha
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Maybe I would have liked this better if I was more familiar with R.A. Salvatore and Dritzz. OH well.
Aug 03, 2011
Anki
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This was a pretty quick read, and I enjoyed it. There was enough description that someone not familiar with Forgotten Realms gets a grounding in the world, but not so much that people who are familiar with the world are wanting things to hurry up already.
My one real beef is that it ends on a cliffhanger, and we aren't going to see the next book for several months minimum (probably closer to a year).
My one real beef is that it ends on a cliffhanger, and we aren't going to see the next book for several months minimum (probably closer to a year).
Aug 04, 2009
Shauna
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The author of this book is the son of my favorite author, so of course i have to read it!
Oct 14, 2008
Carrie
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I read this b/c my favorite fantasy character of all time was supposedly part of the story (Drizzt Do'Urden), but he really was just a cameo. Dispensing typical Drizzt wisdom, but a verrrrry small role which was slightly disappointing. But an easy read, nothing to throw across the room in disgust.
Oct 06, 2008
Kristen
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I was seriously disappointed by this book. I found the plot boring, the way it was set up just made me want to give up on the book completely. It just felt depleted of anything good. It felt too much like a bad video game or a really bad movie that you just want to be over.
Sep 13, 2008
Katie
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Zomg, this is a new level of bad for RAS. LOL, such a Drizzt fanfic with some blah, blah, blah sooper special kid beloved of Tymora tells his backstory thrown in between all the Drizzt is teh_awesome parts. I totally must have the next one.
Apr 11, 2011
Ken
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Technically a young adult book, this first installment in a trilogy was okay. It jumps around in time a bit more often than struck me as necessary, but it ends so abruptly that I'll have to wait and see where the rest of the series goes.
Sep 10, 2008
Alex
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Orphaned as a small child and chased by a demon, Maimun seeks only someone who will tell him who is really is and what the stone he posses means.
Non stop action, but not really a complete story... 21/2 stars
Non stop action, but not really a complete story... 21/2 stars
Oct 15, 2008
Father and son team have put together a young reader's version of a famous adult fantasy series. Sounds like a good one.
Feb 12, 2012
