The Legacy

by R.A. Salvatore
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Good Books rating 3.0
Fantasy
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  • ID: 8377
  • Added: 2025-12-21
  • Updated: 2025-12-21
  • ISBN: 9781934692318
  • Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing
  • Published: 2008-01-01
  • Reviews: 3

After defending his surrogate family and home from imminent dangers, Drizzt Do'Urden anticipates a peaceful time with his loved ones. However, the walls of Mithral Hall hide secrets that could shatter the harmony he has fought so hard to protect. As Drizzt navigates the complexities of his new life, he must confront the hidden dangers that threaten to unravel everything he holds dear. The Legacy delves into the intricate relationships and political intrigues within Mithral Hall, showcasing the depth of Drizzt's character and the challenges he faces. The story is a testament to the power of family and the lengths one will go to protect it, set against a backdrop of fantasy and adventure.

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Fantasy Literature · 2025-12-21
mixed 3.00

The action sequences are vivid and well written, but the book lacks depth and substance. The pacing is uneven, with too much focus on combat.

The reviewer appreciates the vivid and well-written action sequences, which are a highlight of the book. However, they find that the book lacks depth and substance, with the pacing being uneven and too much focus on combat. The reviewer feels that the book is more about action than character development or plot, which makes it feel shallow and repetitive at times. They also mention that the book is the beginning of a new trilogy, which might offer more depth in the future.

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    This book wasn't just the next installment in the long-running saga of the famous dark elf, but the beginning of a bold new trilogy that will help change the ...

    The action sequences are vivid and well written and you always enjoy them at first when they occur.

    But if that is all you're getting for about half the book ...

Nosferatu Reads · 2020-05-08
positive 3.50

The animosity and tension in the book are well-crafted, reminiscent of scenes from Lord of the Rings. However, the book feels more like a bridge to the next installment rather than a standalone story.

The reviewer appreciates the well-crafted animosity and tension in the book, which they compare to scenes from Lord of the Rings. They feel that the book does a good job of building up the conflict and making the characters more agitated and argumentative. However, they also mention that the book feels more like a bridge to the next installment in the series rather than a standalone story. They feel that the book lacks a satisfying conclusion and feels more like a setup for future events.

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    The animosity thickening felt like Lord of the Ring scenes where groups of people were affected by it, getting more agitated, arguing.

    The book does a good job of building up the conflict and making the characters more agitated and argumentative.

    The book feels more like a bridge to the next installment in the series rather than a standalone story.

Let's Read TSR · 2019-05-26
negative 2.50

The pacing is messy, with the back half of the book being one extended series of fight scenes. The book feels more like a series of action sequences than a cohesive story.

The reviewer finds the pacing to be a mess, with the back half of the book consisting of one extended series of fight scenes interspersed with brief moments of dialogue or exposition. They feel that the book lacks a cohesive narrative, making it feel more like a series of action sequences than a fully realized story. The reviewer also mentions that the book is part of a larger series, which might provide more context and depth, but on its own, it feels incomplete.

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    The pacing, as per usual for Salvatore, is a mess.

    The back half of the book is basically one extended series of fight scenes interspersed with ...

    The book feels more like a series of action sequences than a cohesive story.

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