The Icewind Dale Trilogy Collector's Edition (A Forgotten Realms(r) Omnibus)
Icewind Dale. Windswept passes and forbidding glaciers stand at the top of the world. Below them, in the cold valleys, an evil force broods: the magic of Crenshinibon, the crystal shard.
Now dwarf, barbarian, and drow elf join to battle this evil. Tempered in the furnace of struggle, they form an unbreakable friendship.
A legend is born.
For the first time in one volume, here is New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore's adventure that introduced Drizzt Do'Urden, the heroic dark elf, one of the most beloved characters in fantasy literature.
We all owe a debt to Akar Kessel, that treacherous chump of a wizard's apprentice, briefly known as the (short-lived) Tyrant of Icewind Dale. Akar started it all when he stumbled across the ancient and malevolent Crenshinibon, the Crystal Shard, thereby kicking off one of fantasy's best and best-loved series--and at its heart, one of the genre's most beloved heroes, the noble dark-elf ranger Drizzt Do'Urden.
While surely no Tolkien (who is, really?), Bob Salvatore can take pride in the fact that he's brought legions of enthusiastic fans to the genre--and for anyone who's caught themselves in an embarrassed yawn on page 412 of The Silmarillion, that's not a distinction to be taken lightly. You'd have to be a pretty cold fish for your pulse not to quicken a bit as Drizzt and company lay into yet another ravenous horde of trolls (or giants, or wererats). As an affectionate Terry Brooks says in his introduction to this collector's edition, you could do worse than to have your tombstone say you were a solid, workmanlike writer. And Salvatore, through his superior characterizations and knack for just telling a believable, engaging, and lovable story, transcends even that worthy praise.
For fans, this collection unfolds like a treasured scrapbook: The Crystal Shard, where we first meet the band and explore the Dale (with so many unforgettable scenes: Drizzt taking down Errtu, Wulfgar crushing King Heafstaag's head with his bare hands, Bruenor tearing up as he gives Wulfgar the freshly forged Aegis-fang); Streams of Silver, with the heroes fighting their way to Mithril Hall and facing Artemis Entreri for the first time; and The Halfling's Gem, in which old Rumblebelly has been carted back to Calimport (who can forget the flying-chariot pirate fight, or when Drizzt--finally!--sneaks a quick smooch from Catti-brie?). A must-have on the shelf of any Drizzt true believer, or the perfect gift for some young, would-be fantasy fan. --Paul Hughes
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165 Reviews
| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 18, 2008 Type: User Review |
book review
It arrived in good shape and in a reasonable amount of time. It replaced my copy which had been lost. I am happy with the purchase.
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| From: Amazon Posted: Dec 24, 2007 Type: User Review |
A solid Trilogy
Perhaps Mr. Salvatore's best writings outside of The Dark Elf Trilogy The Dark Elf Trilogy, Collector's Edition (Homeland, Exile, Sojourn) and The Legacy of the DrowLegacy of the Drow Collector's Edition (Forgotten Realms: Legacy of the Drow). A...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Nov 26, 2007 Type: User Review |
Icewind Dale Review
The Icewind Dale Trilogy is an extemely good book. Granted it is all three books rolled into one; which has some problems because of size. If at all possible purchasing the Trilogy in a three book series would be the wiser chose. The smaller...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Nov 23, 2007 Type: User Review |
Never gets out of the realm of forgettable
This book has moments where you think it is going to break out of being just another average story, but it fails to do so. Salvatore's style and syntax is very weak (English teachers would have field day here), the characters are one-dimensional,...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Oct 27, 2007 Type: User Review |
Excellent book
This is easily one of the best TRilogy's I have ever read. The story was easy to follow and kept me wanting more. Can't wait to read the next one.
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| From: Amazon Posted: Sep 08, 2007 Type: User Review |
Well worth the read
I had a friend at work turn me on to these books, I started reading The Dark Elf Trilogy and was skeptical at first, R.A. Salvatore drops you right into his world and once you find your footing you will not be able to put these books down, I have...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Aug 06, 2007 Type: User Review |
Great Fantasy Read
I haven't read a lot of fantasy books, but I have greatly enjoyed those that I have read. I've seen Drizzt in Baldur's Gate 2, a Neverwinter Nights parody, and read about him in forums. I thought I'd give Salvatore a shot when I found out Drizzt...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Aug 04, 2007 Type: User Review |
Trilogy of Typos
Let me start by saying that I truly enjoyed this collection, and purchasing it in this omnibus is a great, economical plan. Do it. I don't really have any reservations in recommending it. To an extent, it's rekindled my love and faith in...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 16, 2007 Type: User Review |
Drizzt & friends first adventures
Salvatore's introduction of the dark elf Drizzt and his friends: Bruenor, Wulfgar, Catti-brie and Regis. An excellent drama with deep characters. If you like fantasy, this one is a good call!
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| From: Amazon Posted: May 23, 2007 Type: User Review |
Ice Ice Baby
I enjoyed this trilogy very much. It has some very colorful and intriging characters in it. There are many dramatic scenes in it that keep you in suspence. It is an epic adventure that thrills to the core. By the last book in the trilogy,"The...
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