Road of the Patriarch

by R.A. Salvatore
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Good Books rating 3.42
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  • ID: 8389
  • Added: 2025-12-21
  • Updated: 2025-12-21
  • ISBN: 9780786952632
  • Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
  • Published: 2008-10-07
  • Reviews: 3

Road of the Patriarch is the third book in the Sellswords trilogy and the sixteenth in the Legend of Drizzt series, continuing the thrilling adventures of Artemis Entreri and Jarlaxle. As they strive to make a home in the Bloodstone Lands, they face the challenge of earning the trust of those who know them only by reputation. Meanwhile, ancient dragons Ilnezhara and Tazmikella underestimate the resolve of Entreri and the ambition of Jarlaxle, setting the stage for a complex web of alliances and betrayals. The story delves into the intricate dynamics between the characters, exploring themes of trust, ambition, and the struggle for power. Set against the backdrop of a fantastical world inspired by classic D&D lore, the narrative blends action, intrigue, and deep character development. As Entreri and Jarlaxle confront their pasts and the prejudices of the surface world, they must decide who to trust and who to suspect, all while navigating the treacherous landscape of the Bloodstone Lands.

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Fantasy Literature · 2025-12-21
excellent 4.00

The book is praised for its rousing adventure and excellent descriptions of swordplay. It is considered a solid effort, better than the previous one in the series.

Fantasy Literature highlights the book's strengths in its adventurous narrative and vivid depictions of combat. They appreciate the improvement over the preceding book in the series, noting that the story is engaging and well-crafted. The reviewer also commends the author's ability to balance multiple plotlines and characters, making the reading experience enjoyable and immersive.

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    Road of the Patriarch is a solid effort, better than the previous one, and all in all a rousing adventure story with excellent descriptions of swordplay.

    The story is engaging and well-crafted, with a good balance of action and character development.

    The author's ability to juggle multiple plotlines and characters is commendable.

Hardcover · David Lim · 2012-07-08
disappointing 2.50

The book is criticized for being slow and meandering, with a lack of a significant climax. It is seen as more of an exposition from the protagonists' points of view.

David Lim's review points out that the book's pacing is slow and meandering, which can make it less engaging for some readers. They feel that the story lacks a strong climax, focusing more on exposition from the main characters' perspectives. While they appreciate the depth of the characters, they find the overall narrative to be somewhat disappointing due to its slow pace and lack of excitement.

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    It's slow and meandering. There was hardly any climax, so it's more just exposition from Entreri's point of view and Jarlaxle's point of view.

    The story lacks a strong climax, which can make it less engaging.

    The depth of the characters is appreciated, but the overall narrative is somewhat disappointing.

Charles Tan Blog · Charles Tan · 2007-11-12
good 3.75

The book is daring in its attempt to juggle two groups of protagonists. It is noted for its complexity and the author's skill in weaving together different storylines.

Charles Tan's review focuses on the book's ambitious approach to handling two distinct groups of protagonists. They admire the author's daring and skill in integrating these different storylines into a cohesive narrative. However, they also note that this complexity can be challenging for some readers, requiring a bit more attention to follow the various plot threads.

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    The book is daring as it tries to juggle two groups of protagonist, one are Salvatore's own characters while the other is tied to Forgotten Realms lore.

    The complexity of the story is both its strength and its challenge.

    The author's skill in weaving together different storylines is commendable.

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