Drizzt vs Thousand Orcs

[Chun-tzu]

Has anyone read it? How does it compare to recent Drizzt books? No spoilers, please. I just want to know if I should buy it next, or buy a d20 book instead and wait for the paperback.

 

[Crothian]

I haven't read it, but a friend who does reviews for the local paper got a copy. He was trying to give the book away, this book he got for free. He really had nothing good to say about it.

 

[LrdApoc]

Guess that would be me...

My advice is this.. buy something you'll get long term enjoyment out of. Thousand Orcs read like what it is.. the first book of a series.. it sets up a bunch of plot points, and follows the various characters but doesn't resolve anything or stand on it's own as a story.

 

[Chun-tzu]

Thanks for the input, guys. Any other opinions are welcome!

 

[kreynolds]

Thanks for the input, guys. Any other opinions are welcome!

I enjoyed the hell out of it. The story was slow, I'll give you that, but it was interesting and there was some great character development. Drizzt is far less angst-ridden. Now, he's just deeply philosophical. It wasn't a sudden change either. It's been happening over the last few books. He's just far more thoughtful about the world around him.

The other part I really liked is that Salvatore delves quite a bit more into the society of dwarves. You get a much closer look at them through his eyes, and I found it very refreshing. I definately recommend picking up the book, but unless you're a collector, just grab the paperback when it comes out.

 

[John Crichton]

I enjoyed the hell out of it. The story was slow, I'll give you that, but it was interesting and there was some great character development. Drizzt is far less angst-ridden. Now, he's just deeply philosophical. It wasn't a sudden change either. It's been happening over the last few books. He's just far more thoughtful about the world around him.

Couldn't have said it better myself. I think all the stuff that has been going on in the last few books (which weren't all that great) has been leading up to this and it's a solid payoff. RAS is getting much better at character development and the book is certainly not stale. It has some good drama and a fairly interesting anagonist that puts Drizzt back in the role he's best at.

I recommend it if you dig the other Drizzt books. But as mentioned, if you can wait for the paperback do that. Personally, I like my stuff in HC, tho....

 

[Chun-tzu]

I recommend it if you dig the other Drizzt books. But as mentioned, if you can wait for the paperback do that.

I have the last 4 Drizzt books and the War of Souls in hardcover, if that gives you any clue as to my will power when it comes to waiting.

 

[John Crichton]

I have the last 4 Drizzt books and the War of Souls in hardcover, if that gives you any clue as to my will power when it comes to waiting.

Well, in that case pick it up.

If you really enjoyed the latest Drizzt books, this one is probably the best of the last 4-5, starring him (Servant of the Shard was the best recent RAS Realms book).

 

[Lurks-no-More]

Off-topicish, but what I would really like to see is a book (or a couple of them) from the perspective of orcs and goblins and all the sword-fodder.

Make them people, give us a few good orcs (or half-orcs, now that they are back to D&D) to root for, and in general give us another perspective on the whole thing.

 

[Tonguez]

Off-topicish, but what I would really like to see is a book (or a couple of them) from the perspective of orcs and goblins and all the sword-fodder.

Make them people, give us a few good orcs (or half-orcs, now that they are back to D&D) to root for, and in general give us another perspective on the whole thing.

Have you ever seen/read Grunts by Mary Gentle its not DnD per se but it is the Orcs perspective...