elenahitomi's review against another edition
5.0
Awesome to see Drizzt side by side with Entreri. I appreciated the character, Dahlia, as well, and the re-emergence of the drow race as the story continues...
pidgevorg's review against another edition
4.0
This book is, as expected, a straightforward, fast-paced adventure story with lots of action, and should be a fun read for any fan of this genre. But what I liked most about it is the unusual character development. The Drizzt-Entreri like-hate relationship is back. As usual, these two manage to bring out both the best and the worst in each other in fascinating ways. Then there are the added irritants of an evil mind-controlling sword and a potential sex triangle with an elf chick who likes to kill her boyfriends. So the boys are in for some fun times... But seriously, it's great how practically every single character in this book breaks the mold of the typical action fantasy novel. From the main hero down to minor villains, they all manage to become more morally ambiguous instead of less, while bringing out both the best and the worst in each other's personalities as they interact.
My only complaint for this book is that there is so little memorable dialogue. Yes, Artemis was in fine form with his usual understated snark, and the new character Ambergris was great, but many of the others sounded a little stilted. I guess it makes sense for someone like Aleigni to sound like the pompous moron he essentially is, but I expected the drow to be much more clever then they sounded here. Also, there are two parallel, unrelated plot lines in this book, and they are never fully brought together in a satisfying way. However, I assume this will be done in future novels of this series.
My only complaint for this book is that there is so little memorable dialogue. Yes, Artemis was in fine form with his usual understated snark, and the new character Ambergris was great, but many of the others sounded a little stilted. I guess it makes sense for someone like Aleigni to sound like the pompous moron he essentially is, but I expected the drow to be much more clever then they sounded here. Also, there are two parallel, unrelated plot lines in this book, and they are never fully brought together in a satisfying way. However, I assume this will be done in future novels of this series.
texaswolfman's review against another edition
3.0
Great addition to the series but what happened to gwen? Need to read the next.
ferrisscottr's review against another edition
3.0
At some point I lost count as to what number in the Drizzt series these books were (mid 20s maybe) but it is the 3rd book in the 4 book Neverwinter series.
Essentially we've got Drizzt, Dahlia, Artemis Entreri suiting up to take on the Shadovar commander and Netherese lord Herzgo Alegni. They need to exact revenge and end Entreri's servitude to Charon's Claw.
Oh but it's not just that - we have the Drow (specifically, House Xorlarrin) trying to take Gauntylgrym and a special twist with a favorite character.
Of course there are numerous twists at the end to setup the next book.
If none of that made sense then go back and read the previous 20+ books.
Great characters, good pacing, decent plot (I was sick when I read this so it could be me or it could be the plotting wasn't as good as usual) and of course the usual stellar fight/battle scenes.
You don't need me to recommend or not recommend at this point. Drizzt has been around since the late 80's - you either are a fan or you're not. If you're a fan then this is a good one. If you're not a fan then don't read this (but really? why aren't you a fan?)
Essentially we've got Drizzt, Dahlia, Artemis Entreri suiting up to take on the Shadovar commander and Netherese lord Herzgo Alegni. They need to exact revenge and end Entreri's servitude to Charon's Claw.
Oh but it's not just that - we have the Drow (specifically, House Xorlarrin) trying to take Gauntylgrym and a special twist with a favorite character.
Of course there are numerous twists at the end to setup the next book.
If none of that made sense then go back and read the previous 20+ books.
Great characters, good pacing, decent plot (I was sick when I read this so it could be me or it could be the plotting wasn't as good as usual) and of course the usual stellar fight/battle scenes.
You don't need me to recommend or not recommend at this point. Drizzt has been around since the late 80's - you either are a fan or you're not. If you're a fan then this is a good one. If you're not a fan then don't read this (but really? why aren't you a fan?)
nerdlife's review against another edition
3.0
Salvatore has been spending far too much time on the villans in the last few books. What happened to the fun, fast-paced dungeon crawls of the early books? Where's the adventure? I love Drizzt and will always want to know what happens to him, but I couldn't care less about the bad guys.
bobf2d33's review against another edition
4.0
A great series (I started it somewhere in the middle).
basalite24's review against another edition
3.0
A classic Drizzt tale by Salvatore, being an intriguing tale that keeps you wanting to finish the book in one go. As usual, Charon's Claw comes complete with descriptive and elaborate combat sequences worthy of any fantasy novel, but also with introspective insight from Drizzt's point of view. Salvatore's grasp of the balance between character development and a gallivanting plot is masterful as always. This Neverwinter Saga resets the setting after the Transitions Series and so leaves an element of rediscovery for the reader. All in all, a fun read as expected.