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Warning: there are spoilers in my review.

I finished this book in about 2 days. It was an engaging read, though I felt the events could have been divided into two books, or at least in a thicker one, for a lot was crammed into this last volume. A part of me is glad this is the last (or at least, rumored to be last) Drizzt novel. The series has been going on for 20-some years, and has to conclude at some point. I was worried about how it would end, and hoped that it would be a happy ending, for something tragic after such a long journey would leave a foul taste in my mouth.

Fortunately for my sappy tendencies, it was a good ending. It felt a bit rushed, but again, a lot needed to be done in this last volume. The epilogue made me fangirl squeal in joy, even as it raised questions. We have been told that Zaknafein’s soul is in a good place (it has been mentioned in previous novels, and was mentioned in this one, too), but where that good place is, we have been left to speculate. Towards the end of Hero, Lolth taunts Drizzt, saying she could return Zak to life, and Drizzt points out that she has no claim to him, that he isn’t with him. Lolth doesn’t deny this, but says it doesn’t matter. In the epilogue, Jarlaxle and Yvonnel are speculating about Lolth, and how she could be “changing”. While I doubt Drizzt has that much influence over her—though she clearly has an interest in him—and then Zak is there. Jarlaxle is thrilled, and so am I, but it raises questions. Who did restore him? Was it Lolth, or perhaps Yvonnel herself had a hand in it? Zak didn’t belong to Lolth, so, if it was her, it makes me wonder which deity she appealed to—something I can’t see her doing—or if another deity was watching and decided to do it her/himself. We’re left to speculate, I suppose, but I am happy to see Zak.

I am glad Drizzt isn’t the only one to find peace in the end. Entreri does, too, though the relationship between him and Dahlia seemed a bit forced. He and Jarlaxle speak of Calihye, and then, in the same scene, he goes to Dahlia and realizes he loves her. Kimmurial had helped to heal her mind, but still…I don’t know. While I feel sorry for Dahlia, I have never been fond of her, though she deserved peace, too. Entreri just seemed to fall into the relationship so easily, but perhaps they will be good to each other.

Drizzt’s descent into despair was hard to read. The greatest foe he ever faced are his own demons, and it was a necessary road, perhaps, but those scenes were tough—as they were probably meant to be. I felt it was a bit negated by the fact it was a curse, but oh well. The point was made, and, thankfully, Drizzt is healed in the end and surrounded by those he loved. I thought it sweet his last journey entry was addressed to Guen. He has a promising life ahead of him.

Wulfgar is the same as ever. I’ve never been overly fond of him, and his womanizing ways annoy me, though he fully admits he takes precautions. Jarlaxle is a womanizer too, but he is a far more witty and engaging character, in my opinion. I didn’t like Wulfgar in his first life, and my feelings didn’t change in his second one. He’s not terrible, I just don’t prefer him.

While the rumors of the ending FR novel line greatly sadden me, I hope this is indeed is the last Drizzt novel (though I would have liked to have seen the reunion between him and his father). We have been on this journey for a long time, and I feel this is a good place for it to end, even though there are unanswered questions. If Bob is contracted to write FR novels again, I hope he writes about other characters in the novel, or completely new characters. I dearly hope the FR novel line is eventually picked up again.

While I have had my issues with the Drizzt books (especially the latest ones) about the inconsistencies of lore and lack of mention of the other drow deities (Eilistraee and Vhaeraun have returned, after all), I have always loved Drizzt as a character. And I am happy to see him happy. I am glad I was able to hug the book at the end instead of throw it across the room. All around, a good ending to a long journey.


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Hero Homecoming Book III R A Salvatore 9780786965960 Books Reviews

STOP ! If this is your first Drizzt Do'Urden book you really should start at the beginning. Yes this is a very good read, but your reading pleasure will be much more enhanced with the knowledge of history past. This series starts 29 volumes back with Homeland, and sidetracks with 6 volumes of War of the Spider Queen.Trust me R.A. Salvatore rivals or dare I say exceeds Terry Brooks Shannara series, Donaldson's Thomas Covenant series, and even an old fave of mine David Edding Belariad series. Start at the beginning dear reader experience the personal sacrifice, the trust, the loves won & lost. The struggle for justice against demons, monsters,and even gods that happened long before this volume came into your home. No its not necessary any of these books would be a good read on its own, but Drizzt likes to remissness through out this series about what brought him to where he is. Don't miss even one battle as described by Salvatore. He makes knowing the characters seem like old friends very quickly indeed.
Huzzah to RA Salvatore. The last page has been turned and the final words have been read. Hero is an amazing culmination of the Dark Elf series by RA Salvatore. I have been a fan for many years and have all of his works. I have journeyed alongside Drizzt and his companions for a couple decades now and I a always amazed at how entertaining and insightful they are.

This was a difficult book for me to read as I witnessed a dear friend fall to the madness of the Abyssal Plague and I feared the worst for Drizzt. RA Salvatore's telling of this malady was so masterful that I was pulled deep within the story hoping for Drizzt to find a way free of the madness that affected his mind. I was overjoyed when it happened.

However, this book is bitter sweet as I fear it is the final book in the dark elf series and I will no longer get to journey besides the likes of Drizzt, Bruenor, Catti Brie, Regis, Wulfgar or even Entreri. With all of this said it was a well written book, with fast action fight scene that I could easily imagine and a story that pulls you in for the ride.

I truly hope this is not the end, but if it is... I say thank you for the journey.
Amazing (possible end) to one of the best series of all time. With the Forgotten Realms (possibly) ending this year it might be the very last book in the entire series. If it is I will still say it was an amazing way to end if you have read the entire Drizzt series of books. It sums up everything that has been happening and once you finish it you will sit there in awe over how much this series has progressed and how all the characters change realistically. As I said the Forgotten Realms might be ending this year do to some reasons you can go search online yourself. I would be heart broken if all the authors stopped writing books in the Forgotten Realms setting as there are other unfinished stories in my opinion by other authors. If you treat this book like the very last Drizzt book that will ever be written you will understand why I believe it could be a good ending that will leave you with so many wonderful memories and a stunning ending to an amazing series.
A fitting end to an incredible journey of 33 books and 26 years.

It seems like there are no plans for a direct sequel (or any other Drizzt books) in the near future, but I am desperately hoping for more. There are so many stories left to tell what of Entreri and Dahlia, Catti-Brie, and Wulfgar in the coming decades? Drizzt and Catti-Brie's child? Regis and Donnola? Drizzt's return to the Monastery of the Yellow Rose? And the possibilities with Yvonnel, Zak, and the ever-interesting Jarlaxle? Please let there be more. Even if it takes years, we will wait.
Warning there are spoilers in my review.

I finished this book in about 2 days. It was an engaging read, though I felt the events could have been divided into two books, or at least in a thicker one, for a lot was crammed into this last volume. A part of me is glad this is the last (or at least, rumored to be last) Drizzt novel. The series has been going on for 20-some years, and has to conclude at some point. I was worried about how it would end, and hoped that it would be a happy ending, for something tragic after such a long journey would leave a foul taste in my mouth.

Fortunately for my sappy tendencies, it was a good ending. It felt a bit rushed, but again, a lot needed to be done in this last volume. The epilogue made me fangirl squeal in joy, even as it raised questions. We have been told that Zaknafein’s soul is in a good place (it has been mentioned in previous novels, and was mentioned in this one, too), but where that good place is, we have been left to speculate. Towards the end of Hero, Lolth taunts Drizzt, saying she could return Zak to life, and Drizzt points out that she has no claim to him, that he isn’t with him. Lolth doesn’t deny this, but says it doesn’t matter. In the epilogue, Jarlaxle and Yvonnel are speculating about Lolth, and how she could be “changing”. While I doubt Drizzt has that much influence over her—though she clearly has an interest in him—and then Zak is there. Jarlaxle is thrilled, and so am I, but it raises questions. Who did restore him? Was it Lolth, or perhaps Yvonnel herself had a hand in it? Zak didn’t belong to Lolth, so, if it was her, it makes me wonder which deity she appealed to—something I can’t see her doing—or if another deity was watching and decided to do it her/himself. We’re left to speculate, I suppose, but I am happy to see Zak.

I am glad Drizzt isn’t the only one to find peace in the end. Entreri does, too, though the relationship between him and Dahlia seemed a bit forced. He and Jarlaxle speak of Calihye, and then, in the same scene, he goes to Dahlia and realizes he loves her. Kimmurial had helped to heal her mind, but still…I don’t know. While I feel sorry for Dahlia, I have never been fond of her, though she deserved peace, too. Entreri just seemed to fall into the relationship so easily, but perhaps they will be good to each other.

Drizzt’s descent into despair was hard to read. The greatest foe he ever faced are his own demons, and it was a necessary road, perhaps, but those scenes were tough—as they were probably meant to be. I felt it was a bit negated by the fact it was a curse, but oh well. The point was made, and, thankfully, Drizzt is healed in the end and surrounded by those he loved. I thought it sweet his last journey entry was addressed to Guen. He has a promising life ahead of him.

Wulfgar is the same as ever. I’ve never been overly fond of him, and his womanizing ways annoy me, though he fully admits he takes precautions. Jarlaxle is a womanizer too, but he is a far more witty and engaging character, in my opinion. I didn’t like Wulfgar in his first life, and my feelings didn’t change in his second one. He’s not terrible, I just don’t prefer him.

While the rumors of the ending FR novel line greatly sadden me, I hope this is indeed is the last Drizzt novel (though I would have liked to have seen the reunion between him and his father). We have been on this journey for a long time, and I feel this is a good place for it to end, even though there are unanswered questions. If Bob is contracted to write FR novels again, I hope he writes about other characters in the novel, or completely new characters. I dearly hope the FR novel line is eventually picked up again.

While I have had my issues with the Drizzt books (especially the latest ones) about the inconsistencies of lore and lack of mention of the other drow deities (Eilistraee and Vhaeraun have returned, after all), I have always loved Drizzt as a character. And I am happy to see him happy. I am glad I was able to hug the book at the end instead of throw it across the room. All around, a good ending to a long journey.