Passage to Dawn

by R.A. Salvatore
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Good Books rating 3.83
Fantasy
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  • ID: 8380
  • Added: 2025-12-21
  • Updated: 2025-12-21
  • ISBN: 9780786954100
  • Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
  • Published: 2009-06-23
  • Reviews: 3

Passage to Dawn is the fourth installment in the Legacy of the Drow series, continuing the epic Legend of Drizzt. Six years after the Battle of Mithral Hall, Drizzt and Catti-brie have found solace in chasing pirates aboard Captain Deudermont's Sea Sprite. However, their peace is disrupted when a castaway delivers a cryptic message, drawing them back to the source of their grief. /n/n The story delves into themes of loss, vengeance, and the enduring bonds of friendship. As Drizzt and Catti-brie confront a demon seeking retribution, they must also grapple with their own emotional scars. The novel is praised for its rich world-building and complex characters, making it a compelling addition to the fantasy genre.

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Amazon · 2025-12-21
positive 4.50

The series is fantastic with well-developed characters and engaging storytelling. It is well worth buying.

The reviewer expresses a deep love for this series of books, praising R.A. Salvatore's ability to create compelling characters and tell fantastic stories. They find the characters to be well-developed and the storytelling to be engaging, which makes the book a worthwhile purchase. The reviewer's enthusiasm for the series is evident, and they highly recommend it to others. They appreciate the effort that goes into creating such rich and immersive worlds, and they find the characters to be relatable and memorable.

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    I love this series of books

    R A Salvatore has created some really good characters & is a fantastic story teller

    Well worth buying

Fantasy Literature · 2025-12-21
mixed 2.50

The prose is cluttered with too many adjectives and the character perspectives are handled somewhat gracelessly. Despite these issues, the book shows an uptick in the series.

The reviewer notes that Salvatore's prose can be overly adorned with adjectives, which can make the reading experience a bit cumbersome. They also mention that the transitions between character perspectives are not always smooth, which can disrupt the flow of the story. However, they acknowledge that this book represents an improvement in the series, suggesting that it has some redeeming qualities that make it worth reading. They appreciate the effort to develop the characters and the world-building, but they think the execution could be better.

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    Salvatore, as usual, clutters his prose up with too many adjectives

    The pacing is just all off

    There's a lot of cute moments in this one and some good bits of writing in description and so on

Night Mode Reading · 2020-11-19
positive 4.50

The stories are captivating and unique in their character relationships and interactions. The book is a standout in the series.

The reviewer finds the stories in this book to be truly captivating and unique, particularly in the way the characters and their relationships are written. They appreciate how the characters understand and interact with one another, which adds depth to the narrative. The reviewer also notes that the book stands out in the series, suggesting that it has a special quality that makes it memorable. They highlight the unique way in which the characters are developed and the engaging nature of the storytelling.

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    These are truly good and captivating stories

    Very unique in the way characters and their relationships are written

    How they understand and interact with one another

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