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Mournblade
Master of Realmslore
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 Posted - 24 Apr 2003 : 06:41:22
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R.A. Salvatore is definitely one of the Best writers of the FOrgotten Realms books, (Ties with Elaine Cunningham at least). But I have to say Silent blade, Spine of the World, and Sea of Swords were far below standard. Spine of the world was probably the best out of the three, but I have to say Sea of Swords just well, was terrible. If not for Drizzt being the main character of Sea of Swords, I would of stopped reading it halfway through. Unfortunaltely I Wanted to find out what happens to Drizzt so I kept reading, but it was the ONE time I was reading an FR book and wished they had cliff notes.
R.A. Salvatore had no artistry to his descriptions, and he was very rough. I really think Wizards rushed him on it. IT could of been such a good book, but it fell short.
Fortunately thousand orcs so far seems like it is back to Salvatores Level. I have just been very disappointed with his latest stuff.
Just compare Sea of Swords to the Cadderly series (Which is incredible), and see how much the writing is lacking.
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Edain Shadowstar
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 24 Apr 2003 : 21:09:39
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I agree, Sea of Swords did come across a little...rushed. However, I have to ask: What does everyone find so unappealing about The Spine of the World?
I personally liked it. I was definately different than his other "Drizzt" books, but then again, it wasn't a "Drizzt" book...well, not directly in any case. As for The Silent Blade, yeah, it wasn't great. Well, I guess you can't always write a Bestseller...or can you? |
Edain Shadowstar
Archwizard of Rel Astra and Waterdeep
"Mmm…pie…"
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Mournblade
Master of Realmslore
USA
1287 Posts |
Posted - 24 Apr 2003 : 22:44:45
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I thought Spine of the World was BETTER than the Sea of Swords.
My only problem with Spine of the World, was it seemed RUSHED. But still it was the BEst out of the three I mentioned before.
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Edain Shadowstar
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 24 Apr 2003 : 23:50:22
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| Rushed in production, I'd agree, but as for in pace...actually it dragged a little for me at parts. Maybe, that's just me. |
Edain Shadowstar
Archwizard of Rel Astra and Waterdeep
"Mmm…pie…"
- Gaius Solarian, Captain General |
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Mournblade
Master of Realmslore
USA
1287 Posts |
Posted - 25 Apr 2003 : 00:05:27
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When I say Rushed, I am talking about production, not pace. Just to Clarify.
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Fillow
Master of Realmslore
France
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BEAST
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 01 Jun 2008 : 10:00:18
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Originally posted by Fillow
I was told this novel (Sea of Swords)did not take place in the Sea od Swords area.
Is it true ?
It takes place mostly on land, but the sea scenes take place between the Golden Cove, to the north, and Waterdeep, to the south.
I am not familiar with the exact boundary between the Sea of Moving Ice and the Sea of Swords. But it would appear that the sea scenes do indeed occur in the Sea of Swords.
See <James Bluff's map> from here on CK. |
"'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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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 01 Jun 2008 : 22:41:01
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| The novel does take partly take place on the Sea of Swords. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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Edited by - Rinonalyrna Fathomlin on 01 Jun 2008 22:44:18 |
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Fillow
Master of Realmslore
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jun 2008 : 15:45:39
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Originally posted by Fillow
Thanks a lot my dear Rinonalyrna
... and thanks also to BEAST of course ! Sorry but I only saw milady's answer.
She's so shining...
Hey, thanks. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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Hordak
Acolyte
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Posted - 03 Jun 2008 : 00:34:55
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SPOILER!!!
Well the deepest respect to RA salvatore...
I really liked Spine of the world and Silent blade
But Sea of swords pretty much sucked. the whole plot with the elven girl he saved only to kill was such a waste in my opinion. I mean he could have used that in so many exciteing ways.. And it was really obvious it was her. Entreris return inlegacy.. that was a suprise!
Anyway RA really raised the bar on the hunters trilogy and on the Orc king imo |
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Karzak
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 04 Jun 2008 : 01:11:22
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Originally posted by Hordak
Anyway RA really raised the bar on the hunters trilogy and on the Orc king imo
Which particular bar are we talking about? |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jun 2008 : 16:46:22
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Originally posted by Karzak
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Originally posted by Hordak
Anyway RA really raised the bar on the hunters trilogy and on the Orc king imo
Which particular bar are we talking about?
Good question.
I found the HB trilogy to be pretty disappointing overall, as much of the tension revolves around previously used plot devices (ie. Drizzt thinks his friends are DEAD! His friends think he's dead!).
My thoughts on The Orc King can be read in the Book Club. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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Hordak
Acolyte
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Posted - 05 Jun 2008 : 18:38:18
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Well I would say the Drizzt story bar.... I like Drizzt, Entreri and Errtu more, but I am really excited when a new Drizzt book comes out.
Now I mostly liked hunters trilogy because of Obould... But I find it alot better than sea of swords which was the worst RAS I read. So raised the bar as in better than before.. but still I agree not at the standard of Darkelf trilogy or Legacy series.
Then again I liked The Orc King more then hunters trilogy.. so still rising IMO
I am currently reading the third book in the Sell swords trilogy Which I guess must start with Servant of the Shard.. Which I loved... The second one I really didn't like... but this third one has got me going so still raising the bar for me... |
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