Sea of Swords
by R. A. Salvatore
Forgotten Realms: Paths of Darkness (4), Forgotten Realms: The Legend of Drizzt (13), Forgotten Realms novels (Drizzt — )
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New York Times–bestselling series: Drizzt and the Companions set out to save their imperiled friend in this fast-moving adventure in the Legend of Drizzt sagaWhen the mark of Wulfgar's legendary warhammer is found on the person of pirate Sheila Kree, Drizzt Do'Urden knows his friend is in dire need of his help. Thus, Drizzt, Cattie-brie, Regis, and Bruenor spring into action, determined to save Wulfgar and recover Aegis-fang once and for all. But the road to victory is paved with show more monsters—from goblins and ogres to Wulfgar's own personal demons.
Meanwhile, Wulfgar is also searching for Aegis-fang. Hot on the trail of Sheila Kree and her new follower, Le'lorinel—a moon elf and a lifelong hater of Drizzt—he will soon encounter the Companions of the Hall in a startling reunion. Together, they will side by side in the last battle for Wulfgar's heart and soul.
Sea of Swords is the third book in the Paths of Darkness series and thirteenth installment in the Legend of Drizzt. It was formerly the fourth book in Paths and fourteenth book in Drizzt before The Servant of the Shard was moved to the Sellswords Trilogy.
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Definitely better than book 12. When Salvatore actually lets himself inject humour into the narrative it adds so much. I still find myself skimming/struggling to mentally picture all the sword fights that get described, though whether that's my visualisation issues or Salvatores writing is a toss up tbh.
It's still a decent and fun entry in the series, albeit with some issues.
It's really more of the same, but anyone that got to book 13 should be well acquainted with the formular by now. The last two books of the series fell a bit flat for me, although I still had fun with them overall. The repitition of Wulfgars internal struggle became tiresome and so I took a break from the series. But then again, there are moments of brilliance from R. A. Salvatore and I was again reminded, why I come back to the companions of the hall again and again.
It's really more of the same, but anyone that got to book 13 should be well acquainted with the formular by now. The last two books of the series fell a bit flat for me, although I still had fun with them overall. The repitition of Wulfgars internal struggle became tiresome and so I took a break from the series. But then again, there are moments of brilliance from R. A. Salvatore and I was again reminded, why I come back to the companions of the hall again and again.
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An enjoyable read featuring some of the characters who have been the “bad guys” in the earlier Drizzt books (and Drizzt does not play a role in this installment at all). Focusing on the assassin Artemis Entreri and the dark elves Jarlaxle, Rai-guy, and Kimmuriel, the story explores the power of the Crystal Shard, Crenshinibon, and reveals how these players (and others) react and respond to its allure. Surprising changes result, especially in the lives of Entreri and Jarlaxle.
An enjoyable read featuring some of the characters who have been the “bad guys” in the earlier Drizzt books (and Drizzt does not play a role in this installment at all). Focusing on the assassin Artemis Entreri and the dark elves Jarlaxle, Rai-guy, and Kimmuriel, the story explores the power of the Crystal Shard, Crenshinibon, and reveals how these players (and others) react and respond to its allure. Surprising changes result, especially in the lives of Entreri and Jarlaxle.
While the scenes on the ship were good, for me this was one part of the Drizzt story arc where the story started to get lost. I just did not enjoy this directionless novel as much as the previous novels. Still well written, still great action, just not a great plot.
In this volume of Salvatore's neverending Forgotten realms saga everybody's looking for something. Wulfgar the barbarian's after his lost Aegis-fang, and his friends are after him. And yes, a mysterious elf's after Drizzt for killing him...
Absolutely a typical Salvatore book. A fast-pacing, action packed pageturner. But I think that's what we want from a Drizzt story... :-)
Absolutely a typical Salvatore book. A fast-pacing, action packed pageturner. But I think that's what we want from a Drizzt story... :-)
This book felt a little disjointed to me at times, and I wouldn't say I enjoyed it as much as the rest of the series. It was satisfying overall, though, and pushed the characters in some interesting new directions.
The legendary Aegis-fang is lost to pirates. Can the heroes of Mithrall Hall reclaim it? Can mighty Wulfgar find himself and reunite with his friends and family? All the while a secretive elf plans the perfect assassination of Drizzt for unknown reasons.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a great glimpse back at all of the heroes fighting together once again. Swift paced action and plot make it almost impossible to set down once you start.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a great glimpse back at all of the heroes fighting together once again. Swift paced action and plot make it almost impossible to set down once you start.
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R. A. Salvatore was born in Leominster, Massachusetts on January 20, 1959. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Fitchburg State College in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. He began writing seriously in 1982 and became a full-time writer in 1990. His first novel, The Crystal Shard, was show more published in 1988. His other works include The Halfling's Gem; Sojourn; The Legacy; Starless Night; Vector Prime; and The Two Swords. He is also the author of numerous series including The Dark Elf Trilogy; Paths of Darkness; The Hunter's Blades Trilogy; The Cleric Quintet; Saga of the First King; Neverwinter Saga and TheSundering. He made The New York Times Best Seller List with his title's Charon's Claw, Night of the Hunter: Companions Codex, 1, Rise of the King and Vengeance of the Iron Dwarf. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- Sea of Swords
- Original title
- Sea of Swords
- Alternate titles*
- Aussi loin qu'une âme ait pu fuir
- Original publication date
- 2001-10 (1st edition) (1st edition)
- People/Characters
- Drizzt Do'Urden; Deudermont (Captain); Sheila Kree; Bellany Tundash; Le'lorinel Tel'e'brenequiette; Tunevec (show all 39); Mahskevic; Bruenor Battlehammer; Wulfgar; Regis "Rumblebelly"; Catti-brie; Cassius (Elderman); Kemp of Targos; Jule Pepper; Robillard; E'kressa; Chogurugga; Bloog; Bathunk; Tamaroot of Easthaven (Councilor); Delania "Delly" Curtie; Gayselle Wayfarer; Bardoun of Luskan (Magistrate); Callanan of Luskan (Magistrate); Josi Puddles; Arumn Gardpeck; Morik the Rogue; Val-Doussen of Luskan; Cannabere of Luskan; Donbago; Jeddith; Feringal Auck (Lord); Meralda Auck (Lady); Liam Woodgate; Temigast of Auckney; Priscilla Auck; Guenhwyvar; Pokker; Ellifain Tuuserail
- Important places
- Faerûn; Sword Coast; Golden Cove; Icewind Dale; Maer Dualdon; Ten-Towns (show all 15); Brynn Shander; Targos; Bremen; Lonelywood; River Shaengarne; Lac Dinneshire; Waterdeep; Luskan; Auckney
- First words
- He worked his scimitars in smooth, sure circular motions, bringing them through delicate and deceiving arcs.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)"Safer? We shall see," was all that Wulfgar could say to Delly.
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- English
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