The Legend of Drizzt 25th Anniversary Edition, Book I

by R.A. Salvatore

Book Overview

Now in paperback is Salvatore's "The Dark Elf Trilogy, " the stirring epic that recounts the tortured beginnings and early struggles of Drizzt Do'Urden, one of the most beloved characters of the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786965371
• ISBN13: 9780786965373
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
• Length: 944 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 5.2" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

I have loved this book series since I was a child!

I checked this book out so many times from the library when I was younger that I was given the book and it's sequel when they needed to replace them. I ended up wearing my copy out and I looked everywhere to find a copy that would cost me almost $100. I was so happy to find this and it looks like new!

A compelling fantasy legend - in a beautiful edition.

I have never played a game of D & D in my life, and although that's certainly not a prerequisite for reading a Forgotten Realms novel, the idea of plumbing the depths of such an expansive literary universe has been daunting. The Legend of Drizzt, however, has proven to be an exciting and compelling introduction to this popular world of fantasy! This edition is simply the best way to experience the adventures of Drizzt Do'Urden. The jacket design is terrific, and even got my girlfriend interested in the story contained within. That story, of course, is what owning this volume is all about, and it's filled with memorable characters, evil intrigue, and some of the best action writing you'll ever come across. Drizzt is, and always will be, a true legend of fantasy literature.

A Great Fantasy Epic

This has got to be one of my all-time favorite books. If you're a big fantasy buff, and have read any other works of R.A. Salvatore, this is a must read. A lot of people really enjoyed the character Drizzt from the Icewind Dale trilogies, and this three part epic compiles everything that ever happened to him before you first met him in the earlier book. The characters beside Drizzt are amazing and dynamic, bringing their own unique touch to the story. This book is suitable for anyone over the age of ten, yet isn't a kid's novel. The world Salvatore creates in The Dark Elf Trilogies is fantastic, and quite immense also. Ranging from the delving caverns of the Underdark to the over world, the setting plays a major role in the story, just like in other fantasy books, except more so in this one. This book is loaded with detail, and the plot will be sure to keep the reader wondering what's going to happen next. Some parts may seem a bit predictable, but they aren't as important as the major events. Overall, this has got to be one of the best fantasy books I have ever read, and I personally enjoy it more than the Lord of the Rings and other epics. I definitely recommend to anyone interested in the fantasy genre to read this book, otherwise you'll be missing out on a great opportunity.

All I can say is WOW!

I started this series a couple of years back when I picked up Homeland, book one of the series in paperback. At that point I became a Salvatore and Drizzt fan. I've read all the books up to 1000 Orcs and I can tell you this, I can't put one of his books down. They are indeed very good. Meeting the man in person was a special bonus. He is very kind and likes to put names to faces. I talked with him on and off on his message board at rasalvatore.com and when I met him and told him my handle on the board he immediately knew me. I would recommend this book and series to anyone reading fantasy or anyone wanting to start reading fantasy. You'll get hooked. I did.

Powerful Conclusion

R.A. Salvatore here brings his superb "Dark Elf Trilogy" to a close. This novel is without a doubt the best of the series. This novel is different from "Homeland" and "Exile" in that it takes place out of the Underdark, on the surface of the world. Because of this Salvatore's writing is explored in a new way as he describes the nature and surroundings around the main character, Drizzt Do'Urden, where in the first two books of the series Salvatore's descriptions were not as used as they were in this novel. Drizzt has reached the world beyond the Underdark, which turns out to be an interesting place for Drizzt. From the beginning of the book when Drizzt is spotted he is thought to be a villain with the intention of making the world a bad place. Drizzt is accused as the murderer of a whole family and is being chased by a ranger, Roddy McGristle. Meanwhile, the orcs are considering Drizzt a threat and are about to make war against him. While Drizzt is out in the wild of the worlds he meets Montolio (or Mooshie) who is a ranger. Montolio teaches Drizzt history and skills to survive in the world and shows Drizzt how he is really a ranger. Montolio is a great friend and advisor. Together Drizzt and Montolio battle an army of orcs. This is not the end of the story as there is much to be told by Salvatore, but I won't tell you about that; go ahead and read the book. This book is not a clone of J.R.R. Tolkien's works as it offers an original plot and great characters. This book does, however, include many of fantasy's creatures, such as orcs, goblins, dwarves, giants, and much more. You get the idea. This didn't bother me, though, as all of the creatures took on interesting characters. Not many trilogies in the fantasy genre have kept me as entertained, as moved, and full of wonder as R.A. Salvatore's "Dark Elf Trilogy." To get the full impact of the story that is told here I advise you to go ahead and read the first two books of this trilogy before getting on to this one. This is a fantasy novel to read over and over again.Happy Reading!

Really just the best fantasy I've read

There are more books (fantasy fiction included) out there that I'd rather avoid than sit down with. Among all the fantasy literature out there, the Dark Elf Trilogy are not only the most interesting and inspiring, but I have to admit it. I LOVE them! Salvatore is simply my favorite author of all time. Thank you for making this for me to read!The characters are just perfect. There are so many interesting characters it still amazes me. You'll never get stuck in a "boring chapter" that focuses on someone you don't care about. You will love the main characters as they live and develope. The evil characters truly demand respect... never was such a cold world named as the world of the Drow. And amongst it all is a hero who has great amounts of love for all that is good, yet who can become a incredible force of destruction. Absolutely beautiful.The fighting scenes are unlike anything you've ever dreamed. After reading these you'll want to take up some form of sword fighting as a career! If you ever thought the fighter character in dnd/fantasy was boring, well you'll have your mind changed just like I did. Did you say you like magic and monsters? Well so do I... and these books satisfy my craving more than any other fantasy books I've read. In conclusion, you're missing out if you don't get these books. Rare if ever do I reread books because usually they weren't that great the first time. Not so with this trilogy. What can I say, Salvatore has broken all of my rules.