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Drizzt joins Bruenor on his quest for the fabled dwarven kingdom of Gauntlgrym: ruins said to be rich with ancient treasure and arcane lore. But before they even get close, another drow and dwarf pair stumbles across it first: Jarlaxle and Athrogate. In their search for treasure and magic, Jarlaxle and Athrogate inadvertently set into motion a catastrophe that could spell disaster for the unsuspecting people of the city of Neverwinter—a catastrophe big enough to lure even the mercenary Jarlaxle into risking his own coin and skin to stop it. Unfortunately, the more they uncover about the secret of Gauntlgrym, the more it looks like they can’t stop it on their own. They’ll need help, and from the last people they ever thought to fight alongside again: Drizzt and Bruenor.
Drizzt and Bruenor have traveled to the far, fabled dwarven kingdom of Gauntlgrym in quest of a great treasure, but their innocent mission is complicated infinitely by the inadvertent actions of a pair of drow and dwarf mercenaries. With its memorable characters and striking war scenes, this Dungeons & Dragons novel vaulted onto our bestseller list in hardcover; now in mass market paperback and NOOK Book.
R.A. Salvatore is the New York Times best-selling author of more than forty novels, including the popular Forgotten Realms® series The Legend of Drizzt. He's an avid gamer, father of three, and loyal citizen of Red Sox Nation.
TiredOfBeingRippedOff
Posted March 24, 2011
Why is the Nook version $2 more than the paperback? Was I mistaken when I thought Ebooks would be cheaper because there's no multiple printings, ink, shipping, etc. involved. I mean, transfer it to digital form, put it on a download server (B&N), and sell it many times over without all the overhead. So, why is it more expensive? Am I being gouged because they know it's becoming a prefered way of reading and they are greedy bastards? Or is there something here I just don't know about. I am a big fan of Salvatore's characters, but, I WILL NOT buy this book until the Nook version is either the same price as the paperback or cheaper (cheaper prefered). Is someone out there listening?!
25 out of 35 people found this review helpful.
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Posted June 24, 2011
Buy the paperback version who cares about the world. Make sure the publisher get as little money as possible. $7+ difference is way too much.
10 out of 23 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.A book written with joy and love for the characters protrayed: old friends, indeed, spanning 20-plus years of the author's life; a philosophical musing on Life, Purpose, and Fulfillment clothed in rich and fine garments of Good vs Evil, High Adventure, Heritage and Tradition, Friendship and Love. RA Salvatore's Gauntlgrym will move you, I unabahedly assert, and will bring tears to your eye - tears of joy, of just reward - by the time you finish the epilogue.
I will only add, then say no more - for you should experience this read as a well-earned, joyous discovery much like a certain Dwarf King does when arriving, after a lifetime's faith and questing, at a particular throne room - that you will find humor, comfort, satisfaction, and pleasure in Mr. Salvatore's latest be you a long-time fantasy afficionado or newly come to the genre.
May we all be so blessed, after a long life well-lived, to have the opportunity to say,"I found it, Elf."
9 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Posted July 21, 2011
I like the new tact Salvatore has taken beginning with the "Transitions" series. The one flaw I had always found with Salvatore's literary works was his habit of following the same set pattern, time after time the protagonists of his novels would defy impossible odds yet come out of their ordeals virtually unscathed while achieving the best possible outcomes of their endeavors. The grand scale of his character's achievements have now been realistically counterbalanced with disappointment and loss. It must have been painful for Salvatore to say goodbye to memorable heros such as Breunor and Pwent, Wulfgar and Cattie-Brie, Regis and Deudermont but the sadness and sense of loss that result from their passing have only served to illustrate that Salvatore is only getting better at his craft, improving on near perfection. This book did not disappoint, Salvatore included all of his classic elements, richly detailed battle scenes, a near intoxicating storyline and his own personal writing flair that doesn't allow a reader to stop reading while introducing intriguing new characters, each with their own subtle complexities. And above all, an epic, heroic and worthy end to the greatest dwarven king ever conceived. And Salvatore still knows how to keep his readers in suspense, this book instilled in me an almost manic desire to hear Barrabus the Gray called by his true name.... I higly recommend this novel, it is another Salvatore masterpiece, well worth the cost in any of its forms despite the reviews of some readers who value a low cost above a fine literary work.
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 26, 2011
I gave this 3 stars because it wasnt terrible and there are worse books when it comes to DnD based stories. Mr. Salvatore is very heavyhanded in the details of the battle scenes and I found it to be tedious and found myself skimming. The story could have been better without the time jumping 3 times in such a short book, it lends no love to get to know more characters. I understand from the initial character development that the female elf warrior is hot and sexy by elfin standards, but does every being have to be filled with lust for her upon seeing her? You as a writer need to either explain she has some magical ability that makes her this way or stop beating us over the head with it. As a reader I get it.
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Posted January 7, 2011
Opted to not buy the nook version as it was $2+ more than the paperback version... Whats the logic there? Makes me sorry I thought the green decision of buying the Nook was a good one... The Story itself was great and kept me reading it later than planned (I typically read before bed). Another great story by R. A., and another must read!
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 20, 2010
I wasn't really impressed with this book. Very little in the way of character development or interest. I'm starting to think Salvatore is just phoning these things in now. I've been reading this whole mess from the beginning, but at this point maybe he should just kill Drizz't off and get it over with.
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Posted May 10, 2013
another well told story by a great author.
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Posted February 8, 2013
R.A. Salvatore fans will want to get in on the ground floor of this new, three book, series - if you're up for the excitement. We hear so much about books that keep you on the edge of your seat from page one and he's been doing that for years. So here we go again.
Spoilers aren't helpful, so you don't need to know the degree of trouble faced by dark elf Dritz and dwarf King Breuner of Mithril Hall as they pursue Breuner's long held dream. On the other hand, you DO need to read about it and meet the new characters they encounter along the way. There are battle scenes you won't believe and only catch yourself starting to breathe again when they end. Now - go out and get it.
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Posted December 28, 2012
This book is amazing another mind blower.
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Posted December 16, 2012
Very good book, one of Salvatore's best.
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Posted August 20, 2012
Once again Salvatore tells an amazing story following Drizzt and knocks it out of the park!
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Posted July 31, 2012
love it
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Posted June 23, 2012
As always, Salvatore is one of the best. The characters he has created will live on forever in this generation.
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Posted March 12, 2012
This was a wonderful book. Anyone who didn't enjoy it either hasn't read Salvatore's books before or they just don't quite enjoy fantasy as the rest of us do. Salvatore will always be the best. If you liked this book, I recommend the Cleric Quintet (the story of Cadderly).
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Posted March 2, 2012
Excellent story.
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Posted February 23, 2012
I enjoyed the book enough to move on to the next in the series.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.The reviews I read had me skeptical about this one, but I enjoy Salvatore's Drizzt novels so I was going to read it any way. I found it to be just as enjoyable as many of the others and kept me entertained to the end.
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Posted January 17, 2012
Out standing and now for new adventures with new friends of Drizz.
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Posted January 5, 2012
Once again i couldnt put the story down.
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Overview
Drizzt joins Bruenor on his quest for the fabled dwarven kingdom of Gauntlgrym: ruins said to be rich with ancient treasure and arcane lore. But before they even get close, another drow and dwarf pair stumbles across it first: Jarlaxle and Athrogate. In their search for treasure and magic, Jarlaxle and Athrogate inadvertently set into motion a catastrophe that could spell disaster for the unsuspecting people of the city of Neverwinter—a catastrophe big enough to lure even the mercenary Jarlaxle into risking...