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by R. A. Salvatore (Author) "The revolt had begun here, in the huge nave of the Ministry, and the dried blood of those killed in the first battle could still..." (more)
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The battle to free Eriador from the grip of the tyrannical Wizard-King Greensparrow continues in this fitfully rousing sequel to The Sword of Bedwyr. Although the humans, elves and dwarves led by young Luthien Bedwyr, The Crimson Shadow, have retaken the city of Montfort from Greensparrow and have restored the city's ancient name of Caer MacDonald, the battle for freedom has just begun. An army of "cyclopians" led by the vicious Belsen Krieg advances to crush the rebels, who must gain allies from those reluctant to take on dangerous forces. The ancient wizard Brind D'Amou, who sparked recent events with his gift of a magical cape to Luthien, joins the rebels as an adviser and leader. Luthien himself, abetted by followers and comrades, devises brilliant tactics that destroy his immediate enemies and earn him much-needed allies. Salvatore's battle scenes are robust, but his fantasy is dully derivative, and Luthien's meandering about his love life is awful.
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In the sequel to The Sword of Bedwyr, Luthien and his companions continue their epic struggle against the evil King Greensparrow, preparing for one final battle that could destroy their cause for good or unleash untold horror on the world.
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4.0 out of 5 stars one of the best books ever, April 20 2004
This review is from: Luthiens Gamble (Mass Market Paperback)
Although not the greatest book I have ever read, Luthien's Gamble has to be on the top ten. In fact the whole Crimson Shadow series is on the top ten but Luthien's Gamble is my favorite. One thing I like about this book is the fact that it has a simple plot and some simple sub-plats. Sometimes you get books that contain either one boring plot or too many sub-plots to follow. The book's plot is basically Luthiens struggle to keep his country (Eriador) from being taken back over by Avon. Some of the sub-plots include who's Luthien gonna love, how he's gonna raise an army, and very simple stuff like that. However, my favorite part about this book and the series is the character Oliver. You should of met him in the first book so I'm not ruining anything. Oliver is probably the best character I have ever read. He is funny and so full of himself that it makes him even funnier. He is the halfling that provides the comedic relief for an otherwise serious book. He is always hitting on women, and poking people with his rapier, and boasting about himself constantely. After reading this book I have declared Oliver my role model.
My only dislike about his book and it's series is that the plot is very commen although in a different form than most books. It's basically a "gotta save the world from evil" book which has been written about constantely.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Slow start, great final., Nov 3 2002
By Sir Sparhawk (Bulgaria) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Luthiens Gamble (Mass Market Paperback)
The second book of the "Crimson Shadow" is what I have expected - very good adventure story with a lot of combats. However that the first chapters are kinda boring(Luthien doesn't know who to love - Sioban, beautiful female halfelf or Catherin, his first girlfriend), the final is awesome, with hearthstopping magical duel.
Reccomended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book, one of his best, Aug 11 2002
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This review is from: Luthiens Gamble (Mass Market Paperback)
This book is amazing, a good read. The characters have depth, the story is good, and combat scenes are nothing short of amazing. this is good but the Dark Elf Trilogy is better.
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1.0 out of 5 stars The worst novel of R.A. Salvatore
This book is awful. Don't waste your time and money with this uninspiring work. Don't buy it.
Published on Aug 1 2001 by Vitalia de Urso

4.0 out of 5 stars good but not great
R.A. Salvator weaves a stunning tale of war and the heroics therein. Tied in with a tale of true love pulling through the tough times in life. Read more
Published on Dec 1 2000 by sssrahl

2.0 out of 5 stars The worst Salvatore book that I've read
I usually love Salvatore's books, wishing that they would never end. The opposite was true for this book. The plot is basically this: Luthien fights millions of cyclopeans. Read more
Published on Nov 24 2000

1.0 out of 5 stars Unimaginative and uninspiring
This trilogy is the first I have read of R. A. Salvatore's works, and I have to say it will be the last. Read more
Published on Nov 15 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars You People are out of your MINDS!
This trilogy was great! Full of adventure, heartbreak, romance, and about as many laughs as Carrot-Top in performance! Read more
Published on Nov 10 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Luthien's Gamble
R.A. Salvatore proves with this book that he was, at the time, running short on original ideas. Drizzt is my favorite character of all time, so I am fully aware of Salvatore's... Read more
Published on Aug 18 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Salvatore does it again!!!
This was a great book!!... I would'nt say that it was the best from the Crimson Shadow Trilogy, but, still, it was awesome. Read more
Published on Dec 29 1998 by SachaMarks@aol.com

5.0 out of 5 stars This book was the best one of the series.
Luthien's Gamble is my all time favorite book. The action leaves you wanting more of Salvatore's books in the series. It makes you part of the book. Read more
Published on Nov 10 1998

3.0 out of 5 stars Potential not fully developed
The book will not be enough to satisfy "veteran readers" of fantasy. There are several parts rather predictable. Read more
Published on Aug 28 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars The best mid-evil fantsy book on the shelves.
Deffinatly the best fantisy series I've ever read, and I have read over 3,000 fantisy books!!! The only thing is you need the whole series to under stand it, or else it leaves ya... Read more
Published on July 11 1998

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