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The Dark Elf Trilogy: Homeland/Exile/Sojourn [DARK ELF TRILOGY] [Paperback] Paperback

by R.A. Salvatore (Author)
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Three-book The Dark Elf Trilogy--Homeland, Exile, and Sojourn.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002VGRGZ8
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
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R. A. Salvatore

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Leominster, Massachusetts is known for four things: Johnny Appleseed, a thriving plastics industry, Robert Cormier, and New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore. With over 20 million books sold worldwide, more than four dozen book and numerous game credits Salvatore has become one of the most important figures in modern epic fantasy.

A lifelong resident of Massachusetts, R.A. Salvatore, began writing shortly after receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Communications/Media from Fitchburg State College. He penned his first manuscript in 1982, in a spiral notebook, writing by candlelight while listening to Fleetwood Mac’s Tusk album.

Bob’s first published novel, "The Crystal Shard", was released in February of 1988. By 1990 his third book, "The Halfling’s Gem", had made the New York Times bestseller list.

Salvatore spends a good deal of time speaking to schools and library groups, encouraging people, particularly young people, to read. With the zeal of a religious convert, he talks about the virtues of reading and the ultimate appeal, “it is fun.” He remembers his return to reading when he was in college, “The blizzard of 1978 shut down my college for a week. My sister had given me a copy of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, which I read while house-bound. When I got back to school, I changed my major from math to communications.”

Salvatore makes his home in Massachusetts, with his wife, Diane and their two dogs, Ivan and Dexter. He spends his “free time” coaching and playing softball on a team made up of family and close friends. His gaming group still meets on Sunday nights to play games. Of late, they have been playing the new game R.A.designed with Bryan Salvatore and Geno Salvatore, "DemonWars: Reformation", a role-playing game set in the World of Corona.

He is currently working on more novels set in Corona for his DemonWars series.

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As some others have mentioned, I did not receive a gift set as pictured. I received 3 individual books with completely different covers than pictured. No hard sided sleeve included. Books were simply shrinnk wrapped together.
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Mystic Exarch
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Drizzt trilogy
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2014
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Out of all the Drizzt trilogies, this one this by far my favorite. It is simply so much better than Icewind Dale, Legacy of the Drow, Hunter's Blades, and so on.

For one thing, there is much lore and world-building going on in this series, especially the first one, Homeland. Lore and world building is something that is absolutely essential to ALL fantasy novels, and this series has plenty of it. Sadly, RA's Salvatore's other works had much less lore and immersion, making them somewhat lackluster compared to this series. It would be difficult for me to believe that someone could not be enthralled by the race of the drow, their politics, and their culture. And neither does the trilogy have TOO much lore. There is a perfect balance and it makes this trilogy superior to other fantasy trilogies in that department.

The narrative flows smoothly and the pacing is excellent. You aren't bombarded with too much information too quickly, but neither does the plot move too slowly to be interesting. It also doesn't treat the reader like and idiot, and nothing that happens is irrelevant. Most of these imperfections that aren't present in the Dark Elf Trilogy ARE present in other Salvatore books, which really makes this one stand out above the rest.

Drizzt is somewhat like a Conan-esque character in this series, in that the story mostly focuses on one tough, central, and lone wolf type character, as opposed to featuring many characters and complex political machinations. I'm very grateful of this, as that is just a personal preference for me. That doesn't mean that the trilogy is cheesey or ham-fisted at all, though. I think that even fans who enjoy more complex stories with multiple main characters will find this trilogy exciting because the writing and characters are simply that great.

The action is very fluid and exciting, with great detail explaining the choreography of the bloody battles. It can make one's heart race and blood pound with trepidation. It really is an "edge of your seat" kind of action. I must admit that every now and then it can become a bit choppy and confusing, especially when characters use complex combat maneuvers. It doesn't disturb the pace too much however and can be ignored.

An annoying trend with fantasy novels is that the villains are featured as protagonists, which is boring because the reader knows exactly what the heroes will be encountering next. Thankfully, this is not the case with the Dark Elf Trilogy. The reader will be kept guessing at what will happen next, never quite sure of what is around the other corner. Much like the action, the plot is very much "edge of your seat" style. This is very refreshing and makes the trilogy much more entertaining than most other fantasy novels.

I give this book a perfect rating, no doubt. It is a cut above R.A.'s other works (which are themselves a cut above most other author's works.)
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James Oliver
5.0 out of 5 stars It got me into fantasy.
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2006
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I was going through my local library a little over two years ago, when I found a book where it was not supposed to be, upon its spine was an interesting enough title, so I pulled it off the shelf. Upon its cover was a black elf wielding scimitars, obviously confronting two others.

I have heard that one should never judge a book by its cover, but that was one point in which I did, and I am grateful. I had not read any Fantasy beyond Harry Potter at that point, so to say the least, I was new to the genre. I didn't really expect much from the book to be honest, but thankfully those feelings were proven wrong. From the first few pages I fell in love with the book. Its detail on the culture of the Drow, the action, the adventure, the humor even. It stirred withing me a great love for all things fantasy, although I must say that for the better part of the next year I did not move beyond the works of Salvatore, I loved them far too much. After finishing The Dark Elf Trilogy I moved on to the rest. So far I have read DET four times, and I have been wanting to read it yet again, but I have loaned it out.

Alas, I am not a fanboy though, and I do not blindly rush into these books, and think them flawless. I enjoy them for what they are: simple, entertaining reads. Yes I know there are many mistakes within the pages, and there are immature parts that an adult reader picking up the book at his/her local bookstore would not enjoy, but there is something about the books that continues to bring in more fans to the series and drive older readers to reread them.

This book and the others in the series have proven to be quite a stepping stone as well. I may sound like a foolish person who enjoys the archetypal character and nothing more, but that is not true, though I do enjoy a story even if the characters barely stray from fantasy stereotypes (like Feist). I am a fan of George R.R. Martin as well, his complexity is a breath of fresh air, in a somewhat stale genre.

I strongly encourage picking up this book (and the rest of Salvatore's books), especially if you are just beginning to read Fantasy. No matter how far you brach out in your readings, you will always be firmly rooted in the Legend of Drizzt. The books are highly entertaining and are also good for the post-brain bashings the more epic fantasy novels are wont to give.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I wanted
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2023
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I’ve read this book so many times it was wearing out. Found this used. Exactly what I needed for a replacement and was extremely affordable. Thanks!
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Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick and Perfect Condition
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2023
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Quick Delivery and the books were not like new they were new and wrapped nice and neatly. Will order from again.
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mothlion
5.0 out of 5 stars Lieferung schnell, Verkäufer_in hilfsbereit
Reviewed in Germany on September 22, 2023
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Gute Erfahrung, gerne wieder
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"alls522"
5.0 out of 5 stars Good gift for a teenager
Reviewed in Canada on May 30, 2020
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Got this set for my 18 years old son. I never read the books but he loved them.
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Kimo
5.0 out of 5 stars Un des meilleurs livres de R.A Salvatore
Reviewed in France on August 11, 2004
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Ce livre procure une immersion complète dans l'une des contrées les plus inaccessible des Royaumes Oubliés : l'Outreterre, ou l'on fait la connaissance de Drizzt do'Urden, elfe noir révolté par la cruauté de son peuple, il permet de suivre en détail tous le parcours de ce héros pittoresque. Le style de R.A Salvatore atteint son apogée, une fois les première page lu impossible de le lâcher. Grâce à ce livre, découvrez la fantastique histoire de cet elfe au coeur noble. A avoir absolument.
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M. Paddon
5.0 out of 5 stars A totally captivating read throughout
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2002
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It has been many years since I have read the Dark Elf Trilogy, but having recently repurchased it, and re-read them I had to write a review.
It was actually this Trilogy that first ignited my passion with fantasy fiction, and even reading them again I find that the books still totally captivated me.
If you are reading this review then I would have to assume that either you are new to fantasy fiction, or for some reason have not managed to read an RA Salvatore book.
So to enlighten you this trilogy deals with the beginning of the tale of Drizzt Do'Urden, who is perhaps the best loved fantasy fiction character there is in print, at least in my humble opinion.
It is quite simply the tale of the dark Elf, born with a pure heart and soul, but unfortunately in the sinister, and evil Drow city of Menzoberranzan.
Without giving away too much of the plot, the books basically tell of the trials that Drizzt faces to maintain his integrity, and honour, in the face of the evil heritage that define the dark Elf society.
Salvatore tells the tale in a masterful way, with character descriptions, intriguing and devious twists of plot, and written combat that will make you feel as if you are in the way of the swords yourself.
I think personally my favourite books were actually the IceWind Dale trilogy that follow-on from this particular trilogy. My only reason for this is that I found the characters that enter in the second trilogy really interact well with each other. However the dark Elf Trilogy is a brilliant read, and I think an essential introduction to the infamous Drizzt Do'Urden, and also an excellent view of the dark Elf society he came from.
In short if you are a fan of fantasy fiction this is an essential purchase to add to your book collection.
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Geoffrey F
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in Canada on October 30, 2017
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I love R.A. Salvatore novels, I have almost read all of them. Story of The famed dark elf and his friends in the forgotten realms, a must read for any fantasy lover.
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