Reviews
Sojourn: The Graphic Novel by Mark Powers, Andrew Dabb, Tim Seeley, R.A. Salvatore, Neil C. Blond
breereadsbooks's review
3.0
A disappointing end. No mention of the fate of Drizzt's family, why he is who he is, or how he comes to truly accept his past.
danarama's review
3.0
Entertaining! Not sure if I liked this one or book #2 better. It was a bit uneven. Like, Drizzt having an epiphany that what he wants to do with his life is become a famous adventurer who is spoken of in legends and then...promptly runs off to hit in a cave in the most barren, isolated part of the Forgotten Realms.
Also the whole post-Mooshie's death part annoyed me. Mooshie knew how hard it would be for Drizzt to find acceptance but it's also mentioned that he has all these powerful friends (like Dove Falconhand). Especially after their conversation about what Drizzt should do after Mooshie passes, why didn't he write a few letters of introduction?
I probably shouldn't overthink these books...
Oh, he made it through the entire trilogy without threatening a female character with rape and then blew it in the last 10 pages. SIGH.
Also the whole post-Mooshie's death part annoyed me. Mooshie knew how hard it would be for Drizzt to find acceptance but it's also mentioned that he has all these powerful friends (like Dove Falconhand). Especially after their conversation about what Drizzt should do after Mooshie passes, why didn't he write a few letters of introduction?
I probably shouldn't overthink these books...
Oh, he made it through the entire trilogy without threatening a female character with rape and then blew it in the last 10 pages. SIGH.
pogue's review
4.0
Sojourn tells the continuing tale of Drizzt. I am going to have to get the rest of these books. I had forgotten how good they are. The third books is not as dark as the second one, but that is ok. I loved re-meeting all of the characters that I once knew.
bookteafull's review
4.0
Definitely an improvement from the last novel.
Was it spectacular? No, at least not in terms of plot. This is very much a character driven novel were the sole purpose is for Drizzt to come into his own and find a place he can call home. That's it. That's the entirety of the novel but it was written extremely well.
Sojourn showcases the difficulties of navigating a world that, for the most part, is against you. Dark elves are evil and commit atrocities on a daily bases, so it's no surprise that Drizzt, in his pursuit of happiness and a new home, is immediately confronted with discrimination and hostility. There is literally no known kind and compassionate Drow before Drizzt - so the reactions he receives are completely understandable albeit frustrating.
It sucks.
As the reader you know Drizzt is a BAMF cinnamon roll. He doesn't deserve to be prosecuted for being born a specific species, but showing any hesitancy with other dark elves would most likely have you killed in a heartbeat. The personal stuggle is real here.
Anyways, some specific highlights for me were:
- Montolio. BLESS HIM for existing when Drizzt most needed him. Excellent first surface mentor and friend. Drizzt studying to be a ranger under his tutelage was great, as was his exploration of religion.
- Drizzt channeling his inner Bilbo Baggins and outsmarting a dragon. This entire scene gave me SO MANY FEELS.
- Cattie-Brie. ADORABLE HUMAN GIRL AND SASS MASTER. Also, the first to give Drizzt a hug.
There wasn't anything I particularly disliked in this novel, but as I mentioned before, the lack of plot was something I couldn't ignore.
Was it spectacular? No, at least not in terms of plot. This is very much a character driven novel were the sole purpose is for Drizzt to come into his own and find a place he can call home. That's it. That's the entirety of the novel but it was written extremely well.
Sojourn showcases the difficulties of navigating a world that, for the most part, is against you. Dark elves are evil and commit atrocities on a daily bases, so it's no surprise that Drizzt, in his pursuit of happiness and a new home, is immediately confronted with discrimination and hostility. There is literally no known kind and compassionate Drow before Drizzt - so the reactions he receives are completely understandable albeit frustrating.
"I have played this game many times. Who will welcome a Drow, even one who has forsaken his people and desires nothing more than peace?"
It sucks.
As the reader you know Drizzt is a BAMF cinnamon roll. He doesn't deserve to be prosecuted for being born a specific species, but showing any hesitancy with other dark elves would most likely have you killed in a heartbeat. The personal stuggle is real here.
Anyways, some specific highlights for me were:
- Montolio. BLESS HIM for existing when Drizzt most needed him. Excellent first surface mentor and friend. Drizzt studying to be a ranger under his tutelage was great, as was his exploration of religion.
- Drizzt channeling his inner Bilbo Baggins and outsmarting a dragon. This entire scene gave me SO MANY FEELS.
- Cattie-Brie. ADORABLE HUMAN GIRL AND SASS MASTER. Also, the first to give Drizzt a hug.
There wasn't anything I particularly disliked in this novel, but as I mentioned before, the lack of plot was something I couldn't ignore.
stardusts's review
3.0
Kinda disappointed the part I was most looking forward to seeing wasn't here but overall I enjoyed this!
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