Starless Night

by R.A. Salvatore
Starless Night cover
Good Books rating 3.17
Fantasy, Young Adult, Adventure
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  • ID: 8378
  • Added: 2025-12-21
  • Updated: 2025-12-21
  • ISBN: 9780786954087
  • Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
  • Published: 2009-06-23
  • Reviews: 3

In Starless Night, Drizzt Do'Urden faces one of his most perilous missions yet. To safeguard his adopted home and family, he must return to Menzoberranzan, the drow city of his birth, a place teeming with dark elves bent on destruction. This is a city where Drizzt is a wanted rogue, and stepping foot inside is a death sentence. Yet, driven by love and loyalty, Drizzt and his companions are prepared to face the dark elves in combat, even if it means laying down their lives. /n/n Starless Night is the second book in the Legacy of the Drow series and the eighth in the Legend of Drizzt series. It delves into the complex world of the Underdark, filled with political intrigue, dangerous alliances, and the ever-present threat of dark magic. The book is a testament to Drizzt's unwavering courage and the bonds of friendship that drive him to face insurmountable odds.

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Fantasy Literature · 2025-12-21
disappointing 1.50

This book is considered one of the weaker entries in the series, with a focus on expedience over quality. The story feels repetitive and lacks the depth of previous installments.

This book is often seen as a low point in the series, feeling more like a rushed addition than a well-crafted story. The characters' trauma is processed individually, which can make the narrative feel disjointed. The plot lacks the depth and originality that fans of the series have come to expect, making it a disappointing read for many.

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    Starless Night strikes me as the poorest book in THE LEGEND OF DRIZZT series thus far.

    Salvatore has put expedience before quality.

    The story feels repetitive and lacks the depth of previous installments.

Nightmode Reading · 2020-06-01
excellent 5.00

The book is praised for its emotional depth and character development. The narrative is engaging and well-paced, making it a standout in the series.

This review highlights the emotional depth and character development in the book, which are well-executed and engaging. The narrative is praised for its pacing and the way it handles the characters' trauma. The reviewer finds the book to be a standout in the series, with a compelling story that keeps readers invested.

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    The emotional depth and character development in this book are exceptional.

    The narrative is engaging and well-paced.

    This book is a standout in the series with a compelling story.

Hardcover · David Lim · 2005-07-31
mixed 3.00

The book is criticized for its lack of realism in certain encounters. The reviewer feels that some situations could have been more harrowing and realistic.

The reviewer points out that while the book has its moments, some encounters feel unrealistic and could have been more harrowing. They suggest that the story would have benefited from more depth and realism in these situations. Despite these criticisms, the book still has its strengths and is worth reading for fans of the series.

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    I just feel that a couple of the encounters could have been made more realistic and harrowing.

    Things are made easy for them, which detracts from the overall impact.

    The book has its moments, but it could have been more impactful with more realistic encounters.

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