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    The Collected Stories: The Legend of Drizzt

    By R. A. Salvatore

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    New York Times-bestselling author: Classic short stories that expand the epic Legend of Drizzt, perfect for new and long-time collectors

    For years, the Legend of Drizzt has included short stories published in the Forgotten Realms Dungeons & Dragons anthologies and Dragon™ magazine. Collected here for the first time are all the classic stories—and one all new tale—by fantasy legend R.A. Salvatore, including:
     
    • “The First Notch”
    • “Dark Mirror”
    • “The Third Level”
    • “Guenhwyvar”
    • “That Curious Sword”
    • “Wickless in the Nether”
    • “The Dowery”
    • “Comrades at Odds”
    • “If Ever They Happened Upon My Lair”
    • “Bones and Stones”
    • “Iruladoon”
    • “To Legend He Goes”
     
    From the startling origin of Drizzt’s panther companion, to the tale of Jarlaxle and Entreri’s first encounter with the dragon sisters, the tales in The Collected Stories enrich this epic and beloved series.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
    Release dateSep 13, 2011
    ISBN9780786961450
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    The Collected Stories: The Legend of Drizzt
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    R. A. Salvatore

    Over three decades ago, R. A. Salvatore created the character of Drizzt Do’Urden, the dark elf who has withstood the test of time to stand today as an icon in the fantasy genre. With his work in the Forgotten Realms, the Crimson Shadow, the DemonWars Saga, and other series, Salvatore has sold more than thirty million books worldwide and has appeared on the New York Times bestseller list more than two dozen times. He considers writing to be his personal journey, but still, he’s quite pleased that so many are walking the road beside him! R.A. lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Diane, and their two dogs, Dexter and Pikel. He still plays softball for his team, Clan Battlehammer, and enjoys his weekly DemonWars: Reformation RPG and Dungeons & Dragons 5e games. 

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    Reviews for The Collected Stories

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    • 2/5
      I ended up skimming the last third of this book, because honestly, I'd had about as much of Salvatore's writing as I could stand. I read Homeland, and while it was a fun story, some of Salvatore's writing quirks made it a slog for me. The slogging continued with Exile. I've never seen characters who growl and snarl so much. It was driving me bonkers. The book is also quite heavy on fights, which got a little tiresome. I know, it's a D&D book, of course there's going to be a lot of fighting, but still, there was a bit much for my liking.I tried Homeland and Exile out because I kept hearing / reading about how great Salvatore's stuff is, and I must say: I don't really understand why. Maybe I just don't get along with his writing style. I noted in my review of Homeland that I'd be finishing the Dark Elf Trilogy to see how it ends, but I don't think that's going to happen now. I'll just look up a plot summary to see where Drizzt ends up.
    • 4/5
      The legend of Drizzt continues. I don't want to give anything away except go buy Homeland and then pick up Exile then hang on for a fun ride.
    • 3/5
      I like the characters but felt this was more a short story with some added fluff to add it to the growing trilogy.
    • 3/5
      Just a few quick words. I'm rereading the series. I wanted something really light. Something I could in bed in the minutes before I fall asleep. Something where it wouldn't matter if I forgot most of what I'd read the night before.This fits the bill. I don't know why I have to feel like I need to justify my feelings about these books. I'm not saying they are great books. I think they are pretty solid three star books.I would say this again, start with the trilogy that was written first, but that comes after these chronologically. I gave a bit on the why with my review in the last book (Homeland) and I'll give a bit more in the next on (Sojourn).There are plot holes, the written is extremely cliche in spots, there are quite a few typos in the book. But I'm willing to bet that the majority of people who make it to the end of this book start to get attached to the cuddly wuddly lovable dark elf that is Drizzt Do'Urden.
    • 3/5
      Exile is a better read than Homeland. It starts off interestingly when we are given a glimpse of a transformed Drizzt. This is no longer the compassionate Drizzt from the first book, but Drizzt's other self, the Hunter. The Hunter is a creature of pure instinct, whose only goal is to survive, at any cost. Drizzt's alter-ego is the reason for his survival in the long years alone in the Underdark, but is also the reason he flees to Blingdenstone later. Unfortunately, the story loses its momentum after this.
    • 2/5
      Not as interesting as the first book, but you do get to see Drizzt developing as a person and forging friendships with other races.
    • 3/5
      A decent ending - at least I was glad it was over.
    • 3/5
      This is where the series started to go astray for me.
    • 5/5
      As the sequel to Homeland, R.A. Salvatore follows the adventures of Drizzt Do'Urden as he leaves Menzoberranzan and travels throughout the perilous Underdark. This is easily the darkest piece of The Dark Elf Trilogy but Salvatore's action scenes and amazing characters - including new and old heroes and villains - set the pace for an awesome second installment.
    • 2/5
      I ended up skimming the last third of this book, because honestly, I'd had about as much of Salvatore's writing as I could stand. I read Homeland, and while it was a fun story, some of Salvatore's writing quirks made it a slog for me. The slogging continued with Exile. I've never seen characters who growl and snarl so much. It was driving me bonkers. The book is also quite heavy on fights, which got a little tiresome. I know, it's a D&D book, of course there's going to be a lot of fighting, but still, there was a bit much for my liking.I tried Homeland and Exile out because I kept hearing / reading about how great Salvatore's stuff is, and I must say: I don't really understand why. Maybe I just don't get along with his writing style. I noted in my review of Homeland that I'd be finishing the Dark Elf Trilogy to see how it ends, but I don't think that's going to happen now. I'll just look up a plot summary to see where Drizzt ends up.
    • 2/5
      I was wondering why I liked this novel's predecessor (Homeland) while the Icewind Dale trilogy (books 4-6) made so little impression on me, and now reading Exile I think I know why. In Homeland, Salvatore focused on a character's relationship to his society, and Salvatore exploited this to enhance characterization and drama. In Exile and Icewind Dale, he focuses on a party of adventurers essentially making their way through a D&D module and character and drama take a back seat. The titular Dark Elf is now joined by a companion, svirfneblin Belwar, and both characters are essentially the epitome of goodness so their interactions grow rather stale pretty quickly. The bulk of the novel is them killing a variety of fearsome beasts making their home in the Underdark which is not compelling.
    • 1/5
      I have come to the solid realization that I can not stand anything about the way this man writes. The story itself would be tolerable, even passably enjoyable at times, if it weren't for the fact that Salvatore is, in fact, one of the worst writers on the face of the planet.Aside from completely redefining the term "infrared", having random, previously unmentioned possessions materialize out of nowhere, and apparently allowing the main characters to "listen in" on the narration (several characters don't know anything about a species at the first encounter, yet call them by name at the second, with no introduction other than the narrator's description to the reader), half the story doesn't even make sense. Drizzt nearly falls off a cliff to his death when Drizzt is capable of magical levitation. A reanimated corpse, supposedly both without emotion AND retaining the warrior instincts of its previous life, hacks up a bunch of stuff (which didn't exist before being hacked up) belonging to its prey when it finds the camp unattended...The list of ridiculous inconsistencies present in Exile (even more than Homeland, first in the series) leads one to believe that Salvatore's copy editor was stoned out of his mind or dead.How this drivel got published is beyond me, and its popularity is a distinct testament to the deplorable tastes (not to mention comprehension skills) of the American populace.
    • 5/5
      This is really a fantastic book. It doesn’t have the culture that Homeland had, but it really shows Drizzt begin his life-long fight of following his principles. I guess officially we saw the very beginning of that in Homeland, but then he was really still trying to figure out what his principles were. The chase that happens between Drizzt and Zaknafein adds a healthy amount of suspense to the book. Also, Belwar Dissengulp, one of my favorite RAS characters, makes his sole appearance in this book. “Bivrip!”
    • 3/5
      These stories probably deserve a higher rating as I found they drew me in even though I have no background in the Drizzt series. However, coming to them as I did, I found each story started with me floundering to figure out what was going on.This audiobook is not actually a "full cast performance" -- each story had a sole narrator but a different one each time. I liked this approach to audio short stories, which I haven't encountered before.
    • 5/5
      The stories---and their individual reviews—in The Collected Stories of the Legend of Drizzt are as follows. In writing this review I have tried, as much as possible, to not cause any spoilers—there is some (a great deal of, really) ambiguity in my descriptions, and this is intentional.The First Notch: This story stars a young Bruenor—so young that his beard hasn’t even come in yet. It was written shortly after Streams of Silver, and tells a tale that Bruenor mentions whilst in Mithral Halls—that of his first real expedition.4 starsDark Mirror: Chronologically, this first person tale (from the viewpoint of Drizzt) takes place during his first journal to Silvermoon, during the wedding preparations of Wulfgar and Catti-brie. This story as well has been alluded to in the main books…an experience which made Drizzt think again about the exceptions to racial traits. Such as himself and a goblin he met one day…While I enjoyed the plot of this story—it was something I had been curious about—I did not like the first person perspective; it felt somewhat forced and oddly over discriptive. However, that being said, I don’t believe it could have been told another way (maybe omniscient).3 stars--barelyThe Third Level: Artemis Entreri as a “young” adult, a mere 14 years in age. The Third Level follows Entreri as he is recruited into the Basadoni Guild, making his first couple kills…On the whole, enjoyable—but nothing special.3.5 stars, leaning towards 4Guenhwyvar: Written to play with a new class in AD&D2, this story tells of the creation (not quite the right word, but it’ll have to do) of Guen.I loved it—it was charming, showcased the action sequences Salvatore is known for, and shows that he wrote it more out of excitement than anything.5 stars. That Curious Sword: This episode in the time of Jarlaxle and Entreri has been heavily alluded to and takes place between Servant of the Shard, and Promise of the Witchking. This is the story of how Entreri was exposed to the life essence of a shade.I don’t really have anything much to say in review of this story—like the previous piece, it is up to Salvatore’s usual standards.5 stars, because I have been wondering about this for a long time.Wickless in the Nether: Another crucial episode in the story of Jarlaxle and Entreri. This particular story introduces the dragon sisters, Tazmikella and Ilnezhara,--and the beginnings of the roguish pair’s employment by them--as well as Idalia’s flute.Is it wrong that this story had me laughing out loud, more than once? Perhaps, but it was still a good piece, and another story I have been wondering about. As an aside, the author originally intended for these two pieces to be published in the trilogy, as bonus short stories—but the editor’s had different plans.4.5 stars. And a bit…The Dowery: Taking place between The Halfling’s Gem and Legacy, this is a simple, short, story is concerned with Catti-brie and Drizzt signing back on with Captain Deudermonts crew. 3.5 starsComrades at Odds: This story, starring both Drizzt and Tos’un, belongs chronologically somewhere in the Hunter’s Blades Trilogy—I’m not sure exactly which book. It lies Ellifain to peace…Not bad, although I didn’t find it to tie up loose ends, exactly. 3.5 starsIf they Ever Happen upon my Lair: This particular story does not feature any of the usual characters of the author’s stories. Instead it takes you back, to the rise of the Witch-King, as he is gathering his forces—and recruiting a certain black dragon…4.5 starsBones and Stones: Pwent and an orc. Out among the dead following the ridge explosion.I don’t want to say much about this story, but it shows that there is more to Thibbledorf Pwent than just the maniacal battlerager.5 stars. Iruladoon: This is another story that does not have any of the usual characters in it. In the times following The Ghost King, you are taken back to Icewind Dale, to a grove where time does not exist.Odd. It is not Salvatore’s usual work/theme or anything—but is still worth reading I think.3.5-4 stars.To Legend He Goes: One last story, one last fight.Another touching story, not enjoyable—not by a long shot—not neither was it bad or wrong. 4 stars I purchased this book with great expectations, and, with only a couple of exceptions I was not disappointed. The Collected stories is a must read for any fan of the saga written by R.A. Salvatore, they fill a few plot gaps, tell stories alluded to in the full novels, and towards the end, address important issues—not just with the stories but philosophical ones. Before each of the stories, Salvatore has written an introduction, covering when and Why it was written, as well as what his goal in writing it was.A wonderful piece of work, and one which I expect to be revisiting for years to come. I suspect that each time I read this anthology I will discover something new, new meanings, new details, new thoughts. 4.5 stars, and pushing 5.