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While not as good as the first couple installments, there are enough scattered moments that brought my attention back to the story. This one is far more political than the others, and rightfully so, seeing as it has to close up all of the threads of the main story--the war of Honce. A lot of times I found my mind wandering through my bookshelves as I read this one, trying to determine what I was going to read next; that happens a lot when a book doesn't fully grasp my undivided attention. This has only happened one other time with Salvatore's writing, but in the end I have to say, as a whole, it was a satisfying read and conclusion to a great series.
Throughout my time as an avid reader, I have not known (with the exception of Salvatore's characters) a more morally distraught--although very unique and strong--character. From the very beginning Erevis seems to have some heavy weight on his shoulders, and it only gets heavier as the story progresses. The good and bad inside a man, and the decisions he makes concerning them can really can sometimes send a reader's thoughts into places they weren't expecting--reflecting this man's dilemmas on their own, as is easy to do while reading this enthralling tale.
There were new races and creatures that I never knew existed in the Realms, mainly the Shades, who are AWESOME! I won't go into details because I would be writing all day, but it was quite exciting and refreshing to read about them.
Salvatore does it again! The character of The Highwayman really pulled me in and developed feelings that I rarely have with fictional characters. This first in a series of four really dials in on Branson Garibond (The Highwayman) and follows his harsh upbringing in a land divided by religion and the hardships brought upon by his imperfection (won't go into detail, not a fan of spoilers).
A great read for Salvatore fans, and also a very nice welcome point for new readers.
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The Bear (Saga of the First King) by R A Salvatore
Shawn King, September 5, 2011
While not as good as the first couple installments, there are enough scattered moments that brought my attention back to the story. This one is far more political than the others, and rightfully so, seeing as it has to close up all of the threads of the main story--the war of Honce. A lot of times I found my mind wandering through my bookshelves as I read this one, trying to determine what I was going to read next; that happens a lot when a book doesn't fully grasp my undivided attention. This has only happened one other time with Salvatore's writing, but in the end I have to say, as a whole, it was a satisfying read and conclusion to a great series.Forgotten Realms Novel: Erevis Cale Trilogy #01: Twilight Falling by Paul Kemp
Shawn King, September 3, 2011
Throughout my time as an avid reader, I have not known (with the exception of Salvatore's characters) a more morally distraught--although very unique and strong--character. From the very beginning Erevis seems to have some heavy weight on his shoulders, and it only gets heavier as the story progresses. The good and bad inside a man, and the decisions he makes concerning them can really can sometimes send a reader's thoughts into places they weren't expecting--reflecting this man's dilemmas on their own, as is easy to do while reading this enthralling tale.There were new races and creatures that I never knew existed in the Realms, mainly the Shades, who are AWESOME! I won't go into details because I would be writing all day, but it was quite exciting and refreshing to read about them.
The Highwayman: Saga of the First King by R A Salvatore
Shawn King, September 1, 2011
Salvatore does it again! The character of The Highwayman really pulled me in and developed feelings that I rarely have with fictional characters. This first in a series of four really dials in on Branson Garibond (The Highwayman) and follows his harsh upbringing in a land divided by religion and the hardships brought upon by his imperfection (won't go into detail, not a fan of spoilers).A great read for Salvatore fans, and also a very nice welcome point for new readers.