The Ghost King: Transitions, Book III
By paranominal
Published: November 4, 2009
Tagged with: Chaos, Cleric Quintet, Companions, Conclusion, Crystal Shard, Drizzt, Foe, Ghost King, hero, New York Times, Product Description, Salvatore, Transitions, Trilogy
Although this is a well written book,I have to say the ending stinks.If you are looking for a happy ending ,DO NOT READ this book.At least 3 major characters kick the bucket(in a manner of speaking).I can understand if Salvatore is geting tired of writing Drizzt books,but if this is how he is choosing to end the franchise ,he should have just stopped with the Hunters Blades Trilogy.There is plenty of action and if you have already read his other Forgotten Realms books you might as well read this one.Just be warned.
Rating: 3 / 5
“Once again Salvatore it a pure genius!!!” The third book of the Transitions trilogy was in my opinion, the best of the three….though all of them are great!! Salvatore has definitely stepped it up “several” notches with Transitions. The title of the book says it all……”nothing will ever be the same in Faerun, the Spellplague has come.”
My emotions are running wild after the reading the conclusion; from the very beginning (Orc King) Salvatore “prepares” you for the “change”, you do not want it to come (I dreaded it…), but fortunately/unfortunately things do change. Salvatore you are a pure master and genius, and I thank you for the time you have giving, we your fans, the opportunity to get to know (and love) all the “Companions of the Hall”….again thank you!! I sat at my desk for several hours contemplating “life, determination, conviction, family, goals, perseverance, etc. after finishing the book……wow!!!!
To any of you who read my review, I will say this book should receive “10 stars”, and if you have followed Drizzt and his companions thus far…….be prepared for “transitions”. Sometimes we do not want change, but change nevertheless is part of the fabric of “any” reality.
I cannot wait to read where this leads Drizzt next…..so many possibilites!!!!
I will not talk about any details of the book…..please read the book.I hope each of you enjoy this book as much as I did. Thank you again Salvatore!!!!!!
Rating: 5 / 5
Anyone who says this book was anything but brilliant has been drastically over-analyzing this book. Yes some of the characters may have appeared a bit more lackluster than in previous books, but don’t forget who the main character and focus of this one is, Drizzt. The insight into Drizzt’s mind and soul made him more real of a character than he has ever been. Another character of whom is my favorite also saw much change in this book and that character is Jarlaxle. All and all despite the complaints about other characters being somewhat boring (Cadderly’s children) one has to understand that they aren’t fully developed and are supposed to appear as such. They are in fact boring, they had no prior battle experience (with exception of their training) in the setting of the book and grew up in almost an absolute peace. One can do nothing but applaud Salvatore for delivering one of the best books he has ever written, and I have read nearly all his books so I don’t say that lightly. Now the one thing I will agree on is how some parts of the book were a bit confusing when in regards to the falling weave and the tears that linked the different planes of existence, and Cadderly’s ultimate fate. However, it is likely that many answers and more questions will present themselves in the books that he will inevitably be writing in the coming years. I only hope I can wait that long.
Rating: 5 / 5
I am loving this book!! But for the life of me I can’t identify the legless blackskinned creatures in this book? Are they shades? What?
Rating: 5 / 5
I would have to say that this final book to the series. Is a great end to a really great trilogy. If this series doesn’t get made into a movie trilogy I will be very surprised. Because it is that good of a series, After just finishing this book in under 3 weeks I would have to give a 10 out 10. I would recommend it for any fantasy fiction reader. And in conclusion I can’t wait for the next series of books, for him to write.
Rating: 5 / 5
In response to people who are thinking this is how the franchise is ending did you finish the book!
Yes major characters die due to their short life spans and incapability to keep up to Brunar(Middle-aged) and Drizzt who is still really young. This would not happen if he knew it would go on for 20 odd books but he didn’t as he said many times, and as you recall Jarlaxle and Athrogate seem to be joining the group, which im all for Jarlaxle is by far my fav. character.
It ended in a way that basically said yes there will be another book.
Read you didn’t even have to look between the lines!!!