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Explore the mind of an assassin in R.A. Salvatore's exciting conclusion to The Sellswords Trilogy!
The drow mercenary Jarlaxle and his compa... read full description
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Feb 01, 2012
Forgotten Realms Queen
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After avoiding this series like the plague for so many years, I finally picked it up a few months ago to start reading and have recently finished it in its entirety.
I admit it was better than I expected. I had avoided it for so long because I had no interest in Artemis Entreri, although I did have a fondess for Jarlaxle. I only picked it up because I needed the background info to read Ghost King.
I loved the interaction between the characters throughout the series. We learn mo More...
I admit it was better than I expected. I had avoided it for so long because I had no interest in Artemis Entreri, although I did have a fondess for Jarlaxle. I only picked it up because I needed the background info to read Ghost King.
I loved the interaction between the characters throughout the series. We learn mo More...
Dec 29, 2011
Lauren
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Road of the Patriarch by R.A. Salvatore is the third, and final, book of the Sellswords trilogy. The first being Servant of the Shard and the second being Promise of the Witch King and continues the tale of Jarlaxle and Artemis and their journey together as Artemis seeks to come to grips with his past.
As with most Salvatore books this one has a decent mix of characters, however, no matter how well constructed the plot is- this book is largely about character development. Fans of Salvat More...
As with most Salvatore books this one has a decent mix of characters, however, no matter how well constructed the plot is- this book is largely about character development. Fans of Salvat More...
Sep 17, 2011
Jay
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This was a wondrous conclusion to an amazing series! Jaraxle and Entreri are a true delight as ever. The writing style was of Salvatore's best, very witty in Jaraxle's plot, dialogue and philosophy, and as serious as ever with Entreri. The way Entreri's own quest for personal identity cam to a conclusion was really inspiring, the once evil and conflicted rival of Drizzt Do'Urden finding peace and becoming a fighter of the people, (and not enjoying it) was wonderful. His final fight for the memor
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Dec 24, 2010
Matt
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Well i've finally finished the Sellswords series (which have been sitting on my shelf for about 2 years) and i have to say i'm just a little bit disappointed. The first fantasy series i ever read was the Dark Elf trilogy and from what i remember, it was pretty much the coolest thing ever. I think i was a little unimpressed with this series in particular because when it comes down to it, Salvatore is just not as good as many other authors out there. I truly believe Salvatore can create charact
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Jan 05, 2009
Jeff
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Road of the Patriarch is the third novel of the Sellswords series by R.A. Salvatore. The hardcover edition was released in the US on October 24, 2006.
“To her, to her dying breath, you were the untouchable one, the one whose flesh her dagger could not penetrate.”
THE ASSASSIN
A cold and emotionless killer for whom every soul has a price, even his own, embarks on a path to find out just how high that price can be.
THE MERCENARY
A dark elf of More...
“To her, to her dying breath, you were the untouchable one, the one whose flesh her dagger could not penetrate.”
THE ASSASSIN
A cold and emotionless killer for whom every soul has a price, even his own, embarks on a path to find out just how high that price can be.
THE MERCENARY
A dark elf of More...
Jan 05, 2012
Savedbygrace
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The story picks up from where the second book stopped. Since most of the characters have already been established, the writing pulls you in promptly. Some of the character traits are just so God like that it left me curling my lip and shaking my head at the ridiculousness of it all. One hero monk in particular is just so over the top that, I could in no way connect with him and I never enjoyed reading the sections that followed his story. That said, Salvatore did a better job of portraying the b
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Jul 31, 2009
Paul
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Ok, Bob! Way to nerf perhaps the coolest character you've ever created. The first half of the book was good. The second kinda ticked me off due to inconsistencies in the abilities and behavior of Artemis Entreri. I understand the effects of his internal strife but he nearly gets killed fighting common street thugs. What?!
On a positive note, Grandmaster Kane was really cool!
On a positive note, Grandmaster Kane was really cool!
May 28, 2011
Pedess
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Mar 13, 2010
Peter
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It's a bit boring at the start, especially since I haven't watched the previous two books, but it picks up at the middle and the final parts, where we learn of Artemis past is the BEST, MOST INTENSE part of this book that really makes you forget the boring beginning
Nov 06, 2011
Matthew
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I've had this book since release but I had never had the chance to read it over the years. Gives much needed insight into Artemis, but it may be too little too late. While the story is fascinating, and finally gives a full development to Artemis, it seems more as an afterthought crowded into the final pages of the book.
Jul 01, 2011
With these books, Ive never read, they are my husbands books, Salvatore is his favorite writer and loves the ones written about Drizzt. He owns them all!!! I eventually want to read them, but there are so many books....hehe.
Feb 01, 2012
Connor
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The fascinating character of Jarlarxe is characterized in a much more humane way. Also, the conclusion to the life of a antagonistic character that has plagued Drizzt though many of the novels, Entrei, is well done.
Aug 09, 2011
Sublime. The development of Entreri, one of the greatest characters created on the page, is truly an awesome feat.
Feb 19, 2008
Allen
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A guilty pleasure of mine for years: Drizzt the dark elf novel. Except he's not in this, except for musings at the start of chapters. A confused novel, with way too many characters that I have completely forgotten since the last book, a meandering plot, unsatisfying ending. One of the poorest in the series. Oh, and an annoying dwarf. One quote about him should suffice:
And to pass the time, between bites and gulps and burps and farts, he sang his favorite dwarven ditties, like " More...
And to pass the time, between bites and gulps and burps and farts, he sang his favorite dwarven ditties, like " More...
Nov 30, 2011
Ru
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RotP was a perfect conclusion to a very entertaining fantasy trilogy. Jarlaxle and entreri are two intriguing and enigmatic anti-heroes.
Find it hard to believe the philosophic reflections sporadically found throughout the forgotten realms books of RAS get so much flack. It may stain my credibility but those reflections make me identify with the characters and love these books so much.
RotP has a clever multi-layered plot and often witty paragraphs of bantering dialogue be More...
Find it hard to believe the philosophic reflections sporadically found throughout the forgotten realms books of RAS get so much flack. It may stain my credibility but those reflections make me identify with the characters and love these books so much.
RotP has a clever multi-layered plot and often witty paragraphs of bantering dialogue be More...
Dec 15, 2007
Brian
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This book wraps up the tale of a character who had had a bit part in Salvatore's first Forgotten Realms novel back in the 80's. The story itself is standard fantasy fare with the dark twist of the "protagonists" being probably two of the most hated mortals in the Realms. So if you have already invested yourself into the subculture of Drizzt, read this book and get your closure on Artemis. If you have somehow avoided that trap, I am envious of you.
May 21, 2007
Patrick
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For the most part I can't stand fantasy novels, but R.A. Salvatore is my goto author for guilty pleasure reading. If you don't already like this sort of thing, reading his books isn't going to change that. They are one hundred percent D&D pulp, but I really like them and after coming off a 4 month bender of reading nothing but hard core programming texts, this makes my brain hurt a little bit less.
Dec 08, 2010
Takim
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This book is just as action-packed as all of Salvatore's stuff, but the climax is very character-driven as the cold-hearted assassin confronts his troubled past and reawakens buried childhood memories in order to find some peace. Great finish to the series. Really gives closure.
Mar 19, 2008
Azrael
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I was disappointed at the ending, but aside from that, I enjoyed the book very much. It wasn't quite as good as the previous two, but it was still a very good book.
Aug 10, 2010
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Feb 15, 2012
Kevin
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The only reason I gave this book three stars is because it was writing by R.A. Salvatore with two great matching characters.
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Jul 13, 2008
Tiffany
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Again, I found this harder to read, I think simply because of the character portrayal from previous books.
Oct 18, 2010
Cheryl
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This wasn't as good as the previous book. It needed more adventure and less moral conflict.
Dec 17, 2009
Neall
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Another great installment from RA Salvatore into the adventures of Jarlaxle and Artemis Entreri!
Feb 04, 2008
Patrick
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I can describe this book in one word, or more like, the series of these books: Epic.
