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Gillies
Acolyte
Canada
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 Posted - 10 Dec 2012 : 14:35:00
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Hey guys,
I am reading the Drizzt books in order, but I really want to get into the Neverwinter series after hearing a great review from one of my friends. I was wondering would jumping to Neverwinter really be spoilerific for me? Or could I get away with it? O keep in mind I just finished Passage to Dawn and will be reading the next Drizzt collection in the new year. Right Patricia Bray and her Sword of Change books need my attention (on the final book).
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Elen síla lumenn' omentielvo.
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Edited by - Gillies on 10 Dec 2012 14:40:54
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 10 Dec 2012 : 14:36:54
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| I would recommend reading the books in order. |
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Tanthalas
Senior Scribe
Portugal
508 Posts |
Posted - 10 Dec 2012 : 14:42:36
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| Yeah, it really would be better to read the books in order. |
Sir Markham pointed out, drinking another brandy. "A chap who can point at you and say 'die' has the distinct advantage". |
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Gillies
Acolyte
Canada
25 Posts |
Posted - 10 Dec 2012 : 14:45:06
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| So gotta wait 9 more books eh? O well! R.A Salvatore has a gift to keep the character going for so long. So it's not it's a chore to read the books. |
Elen síla lumenn' omentielvo.
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BEAST
Master of Realmslore
USA
1714 Posts |
Posted - 10 Dec 2012 : 18:26:24
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quote:
Originally posted by Gillies
So it's not [like] it's a chore to read the books.
There are a lot of folks around these parts who would disagree with us on that.
But yeah, it's still best to read 'em in order. |
"'You don't know my history,' he said dryly."
--Drizzt Do'Urden (The Pirate King, Part 1: Chapter 2)
<"Comprehensive Chronology of R.A. Salvatore Forgotten Realms Works"> |
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jornan
Learned Scribe
Canada
256 Posts |
Posted - 11 Dec 2012 : 03:02:19
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| Not only would I read them in order, but there is a list of other series and short stories that I would recommend reading before getting to the Neverwinter books if you are to truly GET everything. |
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jornan
Learned Scribe
Canada
256 Posts |
Posted - 11 Dec 2012 : 03:02:56
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| Not only would I read them in order, but there is a list of other series and short stories that I would recommend reading before getting to the Neverwinter books if you are to truly GET everything. |
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CorellonsDevout
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 11 Dec 2012 : 10:33:42
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I am one of those who would disagree on the latest Drizzt novels being great, but they are worth the read for the sake on keeping up with the story. As for the short stories, the one that I would recommend the most would be "Comrades At Odds", which happens between Two Swords and The Orc King. This story can be found in Anthology of the Elves or RAS' Collected Stories, but if you get the latter, be sure to hold off on the last few stories until you've at least read The Ghost King, otherwise it will give things away.
So bottom line, yes, read them in order. There is a lot that happens between where you are and the Neverwinter series. Also, there is the Sellswords trilogy, and the first one, Servant of the Shard is also a part of the Paths of Darkness quartet in the Drizzt saga. This trilogy follows Entreri and Jarlaxle, if you are interested (and reading it might again help with later novels).
Hope that helps! |
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Gillies
Acolyte
Canada
25 Posts |
Posted - 11 Dec 2012 : 13:12:33
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Originally posted by jornan
Not only would I read them in order, but there is a list of other series and short stories that I would recommend reading before getting to the Neverwinter books if you are to truly GET everything.
OOoooo boy... *prepares a list* What are the books? |
Elen síla lumenn' omentielvo.
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 11 Dec 2012 : 15:54:13
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Originally posted by BEAST
quote:
Originally posted by Gillies
So it's not [like] it's a chore to read the books.
There are a lot of folks around these parts who would disagree with us on that.
But yeah, it's still best to read 'em in order.
I am one. The Hunter's Blades trilogy was a chore for me. |
Some people have a way with words, and other people...oh, uh, not have way. -Steve Martin
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BEAST
Master of Realmslore
USA
1714 Posts |
Posted - 11 Dec 2012 : 17:31:27
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quote:
Originally posted by Gillies
quote:
Originally posted by jornan
Not only would I read them in order, but there is a list of other series and short stories that I would recommend reading before getting to the Neverwinter books if you are to truly GET everything.
OOoooo boy... *prepares a list* What are the books?
Check the link in my signature for a full chronological list of all of Salvatore's Realms works. |
"'You don't know my history,' he said dryly."
--Drizzt Do'Urden (The Pirate King, Part 1: Chapter 2)
<"Comprehensive Chronology of R.A. Salvatore Forgotten Realms Works"> |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
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Posted - 12 Dec 2012 : 13:01:03
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I agree otherwise while you make still be able to figure out whats going on in a vague manner at least you will be able to truly appreciate the books.
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
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Posted - 12 Dec 2012 : 13:02:53
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| Also I would suggest that you try out the Haunted Lands trilogy and the Twilight War trilogy as they are two excellent series dealing with the principal antagonists in the Neverwinter series, the Thayans and Shadovar respectively. |
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