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R.A. Salvatore

Discussion in 'Booktalk' started by Xandar Dae'Ithil, Jun 24, 2002.

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    Can anyone tell me why you/a lot of people seem to hate him a lot? I just wonder because I love his Forgotten Realms Books, or at least so far, so....what's the big deal?
     
    Xandar Dae'Ithil, Jun 24, 2002
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    It is a man of many aspects. He can write marevelous books (Servant of the Shard), he can write really really crappy books (His last demon books) and everything inbetween. When he is at his best he is amaazing but as stated he can stink pretty bad too. Trust your luck ;)
     
    joacqin, Jun 25, 2002
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    [​IMG] Most people who hate Salvatore are like those people who hate Rowling... They just go along with the first person to bash the writer/book since they know nothing about it (aside from who the main character is), and form an almost infinite train of "haters" who haven't even read one book.

    I personally enjoy Salvatore's books. He's one of the best writers the FR branch of novels has.
     
    Taluntain, Jun 25, 2002
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    Me too! :) Right now I am currently reading Servant of the Shard. Really good so far, I like reading about Entreri and Jarlaxle.
     
    Xandar Dae'Ithil, Jun 25, 2002
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    Oh I am really getting into them now - they are really enjoyable. Not pretentious like some or terribly meaningful. A nice easy read to relax with...
     
    Vukodlak, Jun 25, 2002
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    I was amazed by his FR books, so I looked for his name on others... Well it was a crap :( (Luthien‘s Gamble and Echoes of the Fourth Magic). My opinion is that as long as you stick with the FR, you won’t be disappointed.
     
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    No, he's also written some very good Star Wars books. :)
     
    Xandar Dae'Ithil, Jun 26, 2002
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    yes, Vector Prime was very good. I'm still stunned when I think about the number of people who hate the book because of the plot twist at the end (which WAS approved by Lucas)

    [This message has been edited by AMaster (edited June 26, 2002).]sigh. Damn board won't let me leave space to keep the spoiler hidden for those who want it to be. oh well

    [This message has been edited by AMaster (edited June 26, 2002).]
     
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    Ok, I think from reading most of his FR books, I enjoyed Servant of The Shard most of all, but as said above, I can't space this post for spoilers, so I'll just leave it at that.

    [You can leave a little space for spoilers, it just can't be empty. Observe:
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    [This message has been edited by Blackthorne TA (edited June 26, 2002).]
     
    Xandar Dae'Ithil, Jun 26, 2002
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    Who says Salvatore sucks?! I think he's an amazing author. Of course, I've only read his FR books, so I can't say his other books suck/rock.
     
    Faerus Stoneslammer, Jun 29, 2002
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    [​IMG] How can anyone not like Salvatore, he is awesome. I am currently reading his Cleric Quintet series, it is amazing, along with all the books about Drizzt, and Enteri. Enteri V.S. Drizzt is nearly the best fight ever, if not the best. Those who hate him, have something wrong, the are mental freaks and need to be commited. If you hate him, you really are more freakish than me. Peace.
     
    Magus Dregoth Anaraque, Jul 2, 2002
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    love jarlaxle and entreri, they are so cool...And indeed the fights drizzt vs entreri is classical, its so damn wonderful to read...
     
    Turandil, Jul 7, 2002
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