R. A. SalvatoreSojourn: Legend of Drizzt: Dark Elf Trilogy, Book 3

The Dark Elf trilogy concludes with Drizzet's discovery of the surface world and identity as a ranger. The trials, despair and joys of the famous drow are captured in these pages as he roams the earth trying to find a home where he may be welcomed as a warrior of principles rather than ignorantly shunned as an evil drow elf.This was an entertaining read. Salvatore's characters certainly show a heavy influence to Tolkien and classic literature. However when the Dark Elf Trilogy was published in the early 1990's he, like Jordan, were beginning to bridge the process in writing from classic fantasy influences and moving toward modern fantasy. Never is this more clearly revealed than in Drizzet himself. A lone figure from an malignant society that embraces light rather than the darkness. Not all individuals from every race embody the stereotypes others give them.The writing style maybe hokey at times in context, but many readers will find Drizzet an awesome warrior, with a cool pet panther who battles injustice with deadly precision and skill. However many readers who were bullied or discriminated against unfairly will also find a true hero in Drizzet as another kindred spirit who faces prejudice with quiet patience, forgiveness and fortitude.I enjoyed the Dark Elf Trilogy and am glad that I finished what I began reading with "Homeland" years ago.

How does one review a book or series that you’ve read so many times to have to replace paperback books, seeing your child read his first book in this amazing series! It’s a very happy time to Re-experience this Series in many years and have your son yelling at you to hurry up because he’s rereading them with me as well!You’ll love the characters, their lives and the trials they face!

Nearly thirty years have passed since I read this book (and this series) for the first time and it holds up as perfectly as anything I’ve ever read. It is more violent than I remembered and I am more saddened and troubled now by its themes than I was an adolescent: the overwhelming prejudice and self-righteousness of people, our destructive pride and obsessive thirst for vengeance and vindication. Our potential to be a McGristle - a whole world of McGristles - terrifies me as I see it now so clearly in the actions of those around me. Our potential to be Carrie-Brie, a Mooshie, a Dove Falconhand - or even a Drizzt, stoically preserving in a world of prejudice and unnecessary Othering, holding fast to principles of Goodness and Justice and a vision of a better world even when principles seem weak defense against a world bent on ruining and destroying us- is so scarcely realized.I hope all of us - me, included - can be better. Thanks, Mr Salvatore, for the inspiration and the rebirth of my idealism.

I have figured out why this author continues to hold my interest. The reason is because as I read these books I am continually surprised with every event that happens within each book. Even when I have tried to guess at the outcome of a particular event I am completely and happily surprised every time. This author is also one of those very rare types of authors that have a most amazing imagination and the ability to capture it and put it into a book that many can be entertained when they choose to discover this author's unique talent.

"Sojourn" is the last book in the "Dark Elf Trilogy" and it details Drizzt's journey as he leaves the Underdark and ventures forth on the surface.I thought the plot was a bit clunky in that it felt like the author crammed two major stories into one book. The first story is how Drizzt attempts to befriend some humans and all the things that go into fighting some new creatures, defending his good nature, and learning to survive on the surface. The second story commences when he leaves the initial place where he found sanctuary and attempts to find a place to call home. In a way, it felt a little like Tolkein's final story where the ring is destroyed, but the book continues back to the Shire for a little adventure there.I enjoyed this book and the subtle religious undertones. Drizzt comes to realize that Lolth, the Spider Queen, is not the only deity in the world, and that by following his heart he was following after a deeper calling. It was also comforting to follow Drizzt's journey as he sought out true companions that would accept him for who he was and not just make decisions based on his race.

A thrilling conclusion to the prequel trilogy that spawned: a thousand thousand D&D characters, a multitude of Elder Scrolls’ drow rangers, and the magical fantasies that we often find ourselves in.+ Combat and battle becomes emotional charged. The readers feel the tension and find that they are unable to tear their eyes away.+ Unique and interesting details help remind readers that there are novel ideas being shared.

Kept me entertained and interested the whole way through. At first I found the order of the stories confusing...but I'm newish...after many years away from the series and regained my footing old familiar characters emerged and I was right back into the adventure. Frustrated at the Dark Elfs honor, but relating to his feelings of being an outsider. Then reminding myself it's just a book...but my relating is evidence of a good story being told.

I've had the physical copy for.years and never read it, always meant to. Then covid came after several months of doing the usual I decided to actually use my kindle and I had been playing the early access of baldurs gate 3 and it ignited my old love for, D&D.I have read several drizzt books but not this trilogy, and I thoroughly enjoyed it, and was impressed and a little sad that it is.still relevant today with undertones of racism that drizzt has to deal with due to being a.drow. It is.a.character I have always wondered why there hasn't been a fun or.tv show made especially with today's thinking.The book is.well written full of fun characters that you can enjoy and hate equally and it is.thought provoking, the combat is well written and makes.you want to.learn sword craft.If your a fan of fantasy then give it a read.

Although these books had been written after the icewind trilogy I would advise to read them before so to enjoy The following books even more.The dark tones of the first book are not so deep in the other two of this trilogy, and I found myself smiling at some passages.Amazing books that I enjoyed all the way through, I didn't know what to expect from a series published under the forgotten realms umbrella, but I now know that I have many hours to catch up of reading as I want to read more and more of Drizzt and his adventures.

The series is getting now to where it started. All of the players are introduced and the politics that will be important later are taking their toll on Drizzt. Sojourn has more purpose than the last book did. I’m looking forward to the next instalment now.

This third book in The Legend Of Drizzt cycle takes Drizzt ouof the undertake and onto the surface. The novel deals with the difficulty and prejudice faced by Drizzt and builds him into the character found in The Crystal Shard (published before this book but set chronologically after it).Salvatore continues to write well realised characters and excellent battle scenes. My only criticism is the decision to give certain characters distinct accents which make their dialogue hard to read.All in all a good end to the first part of the Legend of Drizzt.

Great series but I'm very irritated that the author keeps making forward references to events and characters that have not happened. For example I haven't yet read a single page including Wulfgar but the authors already referenced his actions in many events yet to happen in the series.