A new mass market edition of the "New York Times" best-selling sword and sorcery classic, "The Legacy" is Drizzt at his scimitar-wielding best read full description
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Feb 18, 2012
Jim
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This is the first R.A. Salvatore "Forgotton Realms" novel I've picked up. So far I have to say it reads more like Dungeons & Dragons FanFiction than as published fantasy from an apparently highly successful novelist. What jumps out at me is the shorthand, sterotyped name-drop descriptions for characters that assume in-depth knowledge of the game. This strikes me as disingenuously catering to the gamers and leaving the new readers to sort out for themselves the code for what "elf
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Jan 03, 2012
Ricky
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This one, surprisingly enough, was only OK. It was good, and the action was a welcome respite from the Jordan descriptions, but there wasn’t much plot. It was very simple, and served to set up the rest of the series, or so I assume. The death of Wulfgar was huge, and affects so much of the plot, and all of the characters, as did the blinding of Bruenor and the fate of Artemis Entreri, which was purposefully left vague for later stories. I was expecting, in Salvatore tradition, to have the la
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Jun 20, 2010
Jenna
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I'm still reading these Drizzt books. It's like I'm addicted or something. These books also have a funny quality I sometimes experience, which is that while reading I'll want to go FASTER and FASTER, as fast as possible, as in, downloading the entire contents to my brain in a millisecond (oh, if only such a thing were possible). I think it has something to do with the style of writing, which tends to linger on the details of fights overmuch, and the excitement of the story, which makes me wan
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Aug 04, 2011
This is the Abridged audio version of this book. This isn't a review for this excellent novel just a rant against the evils of abridged audio. I don't understand butchering books in this way and this a particularly bad example with missing plot lines, hacked up dialog and cut characters. The recording is topped off with bad voice acting and randomly occurring snatches of cheesy music popping in at inappropriate moments. The worst part however is that the existence of this abridged recording stop
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Apr 05, 2011
Tim
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Given that this was literally the first book I ever read for pleasure -- as opposed to a school assignment -- I’ve definitely got a soft spot for it. Unfortunately, that was quite a few years ago and I can’t really remember a whole lot about it, besides the usual -- Drizzt wipes the floor with a lot of nasty underdark types while his nemesis Artemis lingers and plots in the background -- but this was the book that really prompted me to become a lifelong reader.
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Nov 26, 2011
William
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It wasn't bad. Don't let the two star fool you. It was like the 2nd star label states, just okay.
If all of Salvatore's books are like this one, then I'm not too much a Salvatore fan. There were a lot of flat over the top characters, with very little plot development, and a lot of nonsensical arguments.
Salvatore is good at writing action though. So if you want a lot of action in a book, go for it. That said, he focused on a lot of gruesome deaths that I personally don't ca More...
If all of Salvatore's books are like this one, then I'm not too much a Salvatore fan. There were a lot of flat over the top characters, with very little plot development, and a lot of nonsensical arguments.
Salvatore is good at writing action though. So if you want a lot of action in a book, go for it. That said, he focused on a lot of gruesome deaths that I personally don't ca More...
Apr 15, 2010
Ben
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I like a good foray into the world of D&D Genre Novels every once in a while, and this book was as fun as the rest in the series. The writing isn't great, but neither were my expectations, so I enjoyed the book.
The story was good for the most part, but some of Salvatore's characters are annoying as all get out, like the Terminator-esque Artemis Entreri, who manages to stay alive and keep popping up over and over, or like Regis, the bump-on-a-log Halfling who is really only there bec More...
The story was good for the most part, but some of Salvatore's characters are annoying as all get out, like the Terminator-esque Artemis Entreri, who manages to stay alive and keep popping up over and over, or like Regis, the bump-on-a-log Halfling who is really only there bec More...
Sep 05, 2011
Derrick
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<spoiler>The dwarves have taken control of the mines. Drizz't's sister regains Lolth's favor so she attempts to hunt down Drizz't with Entreri's help [the assassin]. Regis is kidnapped and used as a pawn and the group must enter the Underdark to rescue him and to free Drizz't from the Drow. Cattie-Bri and Wulfgar have a falling out and Wulfgar apparently dies while in battle with one of Lolth's servants.</spoiler>
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Sep 28, 2011
Kyleigh
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Being my second time reading this book, it didn’t have the greatest impact on me. The whole way through the book I was reading it with the knowledge of the ending. This book wasn’t as much fun to read trough the second time as many of the others. I think the reason behind that is that this book was mainly an adventure. There wasn’t a lot of character development or struggles in this book, which is what I think gives books re-read qualities. It was more like a fun romp with old friends.
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Dec 09, 2010
Charlie
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The joy of fantasy adventure is always found in pitting powerful characters, be they good guys or bad guys, against one another. Fantasy in general, and Forgotten Realms books in particular are able to make the most of these confrontations because they have proscribed rules familiar to any D&D player.
On the basis of story and writing, this was cruising steadily towards 2 stars. Drizzt's traditional journal entries alone are enough to elevate it above 1 star. Not that they're deep or More...
On the basis of story and writing, this was cruising steadily towards 2 stars. Drizzt's traditional journal entries alone are enough to elevate it above 1 star. Not that they're deep or More...
Dec 03, 2010
Amy
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Peace in Mithral Hall doesn't last long. What's left of Drizzt's evil family comes for him. His sister Vierna seeks to restore herself to Lolth's favor by giving her brother to the goddess as a sacrifice. Drizzt, of course, won't go down without a fight. And the monster on the cover is his brother Dinin, grotesquely transformed into a drider by their sister. This book took me a while to get through, but the story was great. Once again I could feel the hot darkness of the Underdark as I turned th
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Oct 11, 2008
Netanella
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I bought this book years ago but didn't read it until last month, when I was introduced to the series when a friend lent me "Homeland." It was good to get back to some drow intrigue after the Icewind Dale trilogy ended - I was tired of the snow and the halfling! But elements of the book were serious let-downs - Wulfgar's suddenly turning into a chauvanist pig was a little too contrived to bring Catti-Brie and Drizzt closer. Drizzt's decision to go back to Menzoberranzan by himself -
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Dec 09, 2011
Branwen
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Out of all the Drizzt books I have read so far, this one ranks as one of my favorites! The battles are more frequent and even more action packed, and the storyline is so gripping! Ever since Drizzt escaped the caverns of the Underdark I feared that his evil family would come after him. Well, in this book they do and Drizzt and his beloved friends must go through even more hardships!
An all around great book, wonderful for fantasy fans who like a lot of action.
An all around great book, wonderful for fantasy fans who like a lot of action.
Dec 15, 2011
Justin
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Jul 04, 2011
Eyjólfur Örn
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Salvatore outdoes himself in this fantastic blend of above vs under ground. Evil battles good in this predictable fantasy that provides an easy escape from reality. Drizzt is quite an easy character to like and get involved with. Despite the books not being realistic in any sense of the word they are highly enjoyable and I can´t imagine ever not wanting to enjoy a new Drizzt story.
Dec 22, 2008
Jessica
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This book answered a lot of the questions that I had after finishing Exile, and that was awesome. I was hoping there'd be a definite closure for Drizzt and the other dark elves, but I guess that'd be a little too neat and easy.
The only thought I had when I finished this book was, "Too much sadness...can't handle...must step back..."
I was honeslty shocked at the major event towards the end of the book - so much so that I had to put the book down and work on not h More...
The only thought I had when I finished this book was, "Too much sadness...can't handle...must step back..."
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May 30, 2008
Kati
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Jul 28, 2009
Brandon
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I enjoyed this book as much as any of the others, the ending was great, a long tense drow/dwarf battle in the caverns beneath the newly established city of the dwarves. Big changes occur that make the next book that much more compelling to read. I know the detail may not hold up to the caliber of asimov/tolkien, but for an easy and fun read get into the legand of drizzt!!
Aug 24, 2011
Shaola
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scimitary, sekery, kladivo, luky, šípy, šípky, bla bla bla... tie opisy boja ma neskutočne nudili, a druhá polovica knihy bola celá dokola to isté...
štyri hviezdičky sú len kvôli prvej polovici, ktorá bola skvelá...
štyri hviezdičky sú len kvôli prvej polovici, ktorá bola skvelá...
Jan 05, 2011
Scott
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May 29, 2009
AppleBlue
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The entire book is about killin Drizzt--The renegade. The book also has a great portion reserved for Jarlaxle, which is always interesting. Otherwisely speaking, the story is fairly written.
The Legacy--R.A. Salvatore.
The Legacy--R.A. Salvatore.
Jun 20, 2011
Brad
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Another fun one in the series. It does a great job of sewing information in from books one and two. Really high quality and entertaining. If you liked those before it you will probably enjoy this one a great deal.
Mar 17, 2009
Jared
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One of the moring books in the series. Although to make up for the lack of action, the author treats you tosome amazing description that will make you feel as if you are Drizzt himself.
Dec 09, 2010
Dewotbooks
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This is the second best book of the series. There is more Action, Humor, and Drama (especially drama) in this volume than any other in the series. It is some of salvatore's best work.
Sep 30, 2010
Annish
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Sep 02, 2010
The whole series is great! This one has some suprises in store for those used to the standard fantasy writting style. I wont say anymore. Read it yourself. Hah!
Jan 15, 2012
Heather
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I couldn't put it down. It was a tragic but fitting conclusion for a certain character. I like that Salvatore almost cushioned the death by making this character less likeable. Can't wait to see what happens next!
Sep 25, 2011
Katie
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Not bad. Wasn't completely engaging, but enjoyable little story...makes me want to get back to playing some D&D again. :)
Apr 10, 2011
David
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This 4-part series continues from the Icewind Dale trilogy, and it deals with the repercussions from the enemies Drizzt has left behind in Menzoberranzan. It starts off in a light-hearted manner, the aftermath of a bloody period in their adventures, and culminates in the loss of a main character. Salvatore delivers on Drizzt again, whether due to his own passion or due to the demands of profitability is not irrelevant. The action and swordplay is good, the plot is well-written and touching. It d
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Sep 30, 2011
Greg of A2
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This book is quite possibly the best pure action book I've ever read. It helps that after six books, RAS doesn't have to spend too much time explaining characters and their motives. So while the heart strings were plucked a couple of times, it was the action strings that were strummed. All this action makes this book one incredibly fast read especially if you are vested in the story and characters. One heart string is plucked very hard and I'm man enough to admit that it choked me up (just brief
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