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bvw_tri's review against another edition
4.0
Overall, very good. Salvatore is starting to make his works darker and more gruesome, which is good. The characters are more gray than black and white...interested to see how the rest of the series goes.
tristareads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ewil6681's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
fentech's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
charliezegers's review against another edition
3.0
Sometimes I wish he'd just publish these books as one giant tome with a complete story... I hate waiting for the next book to be released.
ahasbuncr's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
kerush's review against another edition
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
crtsjffrsn's review against another edition
3.0
I've very much been enjoying the story of the reincarnated Companions of the Hall, started in the first book of The Sundering and continued in The Companions Codex (of which this is book two). Drizzt and the Companions always makes for an epic story and what we have here seems largely no exception.
While I've been enjoying the story thus far (Night of the Hunter - Companions Codex, Book I was one of my favorite books so far this year), this one didn't really seem to pull its weight. Much of this story seems to be set up. Instead of continuing along the lines of the epic showdowns that occurred in Gauntlegrym, there's a lot of moving, talking, etc. here but no real major plot points. It's clear to me that it's all moving toward something major in the next book, but I was just struck by how little really seemed to happen in this installment overall.
I do plan to continue with the series - I really need to know what happens next. I just hope the next book brings us back to the type of story we saw in The Companions and The Night of the Hunter.
(eGalley provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.)
While I've been enjoying the story thus far (Night of the Hunter - Companions Codex, Book I was one of my favorite books so far this year), this one didn't really seem to pull its weight. Much of this story seems to be set up. Instead of continuing along the lines of the epic showdowns that occurred in Gauntlegrym, there's a lot of moving, talking, etc. here but no real major plot points. It's clear to me that it's all moving toward something major in the next book, but I was just struck by how little really seemed to happen in this installment overall.
I do plan to continue with the series - I really need to know what happens next. I just hope the next book brings us back to the type of story we saw in The Companions and The Night of the Hunter.
(eGalley provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.)
ferrisscottr's review against another edition
2.0
I should preface this by saying I just got done reading four straight five star books so my disappointment with this book was probably magnified.
But
I just didn't like it.
Essentially we've got the orcs, goblins, drow and ogres taking over the whole north, attacking villages, laying waste to anything in their path. We've got our heroes trying to stop the endless assault. So, a lot of action, battles, fights but not much actual time with the characters. The reason I love this series is because of the characters and when you take away character interaction, growth, development, romance, tension etc. the enjoyment heads south.
This is a really long series and it has had it's ups and downs so I'm hoping Salvatore gets it together for the next one (which of course I'm going to read, I've already finished 26 Drizzt books plus the Cleric Quintet, it's not like I'm going to stop).
But
I just didn't like it.
Essentially we've got the orcs, goblins, drow and ogres taking over the whole north, attacking villages, laying waste to anything in their path. We've got our heroes trying to stop the endless assault. So, a lot of action, battles, fights but not much actual time with the characters. The reason I love this series is because of the characters and when you take away character interaction, growth, development, romance, tension etc. the enjoyment heads south.
This is a really long series and it has had it's ups and downs so I'm hoping Salvatore gets it together for the next one (which of course I'm going to read, I've already finished 26 Drizzt books plus the Cleric Quintet, it's not like I'm going to stop).