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Drizzt joins Bruenor on his quest for the fabled dwarven kingdom of Gauntlgrym: ruins said to be rich with ancient treasure and arcane lore. But before they even get close, another drow and dwarf pair stumbles across it first: Jarlaxle and Athrogate. In their search for treasure and magic, Jarlaxle and Athrogate inadvertently set into motion a catastrophe that could spell disaster for the unsuspecting people of the city of Neverwinter—a catastrophe big enough to lure even the mercenary Jarlaxle into risking his own coin and skin to stop it. Unfortunately, the more they uncover about the secret of Gauntlgrym, the more it looks like they can’t stop it on their own. They’ll need help, and from the last people they ever thought to fight alongside again: Drizzt and Bruenor.
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R.A. Salvatore is the New York Times best-selling author of more than forty novels, including the popular Forgotten Realms® series The Legend of Drizzt. He's an avid gamer, father of three, and loyal citizen of Red Sox Nation.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A classic RA salvatore, if not overly original,
This review is from: Gauntlgrym: Neverwinter Saga, Book I (Hardcover)
The action and battles are classic Salvatore. Well described and easily visualized. He also seems to be teasing Drizzt into a darker direction but it seems almost half hearted. He has taken his main character through so many books that a major change would rock the Forgotten Realms. It's still a very entertaining book that continues the transition of the Forgotten Realms after the Spellplague.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drizzt fans will love this one,
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This review is from: Gauntlgrym: Neverwinter Saga, Book I (Hardcover)
Drizzt fighting? check. World run amok? check. Another story plot where lots of changes are going to happen? check. Yet another book that will please the majority of Drizzt fans all over the world. The last trilogy (Transitions) was one that took me a while to get used to. It could have been because of the drastic changes happening to Drizzt, or it could have been the writing style (I found some parts to be extremely slow) but Gauntlgrym calmed my fears and woes. I could not put down this book while I was reading it.The plot was most definitely a good read and as exciting as I thought it would be. The action is consistent with all of Salvatore's novels and I'm glad that has not changed. Drizzt has changed, whether for better or for worse we're still not sure. His development as a character is still wonderful to read and it's always amazing to see him develop - especially when you think he's already reached his limit (or maybe he has?) The pace was definitely faster than most of Salvatore's novels - yet that could be because I was just so engrossed with the overall plot and how the story was going. Again, as usual it's always nice to see other beloved characters from Salvatore's other works to make an appearance. I've always enjoyed (and squeed) when Valas Hune came along as he's one of my favorite characters outside of Drizzt and his circle of friends also to note, Gromph also appears as well (another squee came from me when I read this part). So seeing a cameo appearance from him was nice to see in this book. There are new characters to add, and Dahlia of course, is the most fascinating one of all. I liked her personality and she was a strong character that could possibly be a potential fighting companion to fight alongside Drizzt, they did seem to fight along really well together. I am really looking forward to reading more about her, as she seems to be a great idea for yet another plot for Drizzt to deal with. Drizzt fans will be happy with this book. It opens up quite a few possibilities for Drizzt to explore, and with a new set of characters there's a lot more in store for him. There are also quite a few changes, and although it was sad to see some of the other characters go, I am hoping the new ones will keep Drizzt adventures going for yet another fantastic round. Fans will love this one, and newbies should read the entire Drizzt saga from the beginning in order to fully appreciate it. I can't wait for the next book!
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Different Drizzt for a Different Time,
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This review is from: Gauntlgrym: Neverwinter Saga, Book I (Hardcover)
One thing that really intrigued me about this book was the fact that its story told the passing of roughly a century. I really felt the departure from the old Realms, and the old Drizzt really come into focus, and I think that my favoured author continued to improve, in small ways, his signature style. New Villain/Anti-hero Dahlia, quickly assumes centre stage in this novel. A deadly mix of qualities and personality traits bring out a feeling of a well-developed and fresh, new character that does not feel recycled in any way. My hope is that she will be around for many more books to come. Barrabus the Gray, is another solid contributor, and is strongly reminiscent of one of Salvatore's All-star characters. Jarlaxle lends his typical attributes to the story, never disappointing in his cunning, and artful maneuvering. Drizzt's devil-may-care alignment, supports a transition to new, darker development and storytelling possibilities for this top billing character. I'm excited to see where this goes.The action sequences in this book evoke a visceral feeling, and technical details bring every critical moment into focus and clarity. Classically, this has always been the case with this author. One of the most polished gems of any Salvatore novel, is the way combat presents an immersive quality that completely draws you into the scene. I might add that this is a major reason why I have been a fan of R. A. Salvatore's writing for sixteen years. I notice that his work in this area continues to develop in small ways rather than overhaul; refining and improving a process that is fundamentally sound and very entertaining. I don't think enough time was given to tell the story of Drizzt and Bruenor. I have a difficult time believing that their seventy year expedition to find Gauntlgrym was filled primarily with mundane enterprise, and basically nothing of interest. Things that get glossed over in this way feel rushed, and leave a lot to be desired. That doesn't mean I think it's bad to skip past things that aren't relevant to this story; I just really got the feeling that nothing happened for them during this period except a bunch of fruitless spelunking. Kind of hard cheese considering who they have been developed to be. Really, this series probably could have supported another book to fill in here. I would have preferred that the word "heartbeat" was used less in the context that it was. Several times, it paused me and took me out of the story when I had felt like I had been reading with a good amount momentum. Like someone tapping you on the shoulder. Kind of annoying, when you're really enjoying yourself. So was it good? Very much, yes; definitely read. Epic story, I'm sure I'll pick up and read it again one day.
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