Customer Reviews

War of the Spider Queen Gift Set, Part I (R.A Salvatore Presents the War of the Spider Queen)

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...you'll become fully engrossed in this compelling series. The series follows the journey of a group of drow from Menzoberranzan on the quest to discover the fate of Lloth, the Spider Queen. The party is comprised of high priestess Quenthel Baenre, sister to now matron mother Triel Baenre, Jeggred the draegloth and son of Triel, Pharaun Mizzrym, mage and apprentice to Archmage Gromph Baenre, Rhyld Argith, Pharaun's "trusted friend", Faeryl Zayvirr of Ched Nasad and her slave Drisinil, and the scout Valas Hune. (I think that's everyone) As the story progresses, other story lines weave into the grand web.

Each book is written by a different author which I thought at first was going to affect the atmosphere of the series. Let's face it not many people can really capture the duplicitous and intriguing nature of drow. Each author's style is really what makes the series prominent and memorable. Each book was unique both from point of view and style. For example one book was told exclusively from Pharaun's point of view while another was from multiple points of view. Another cool aspect of the series was that the reading level was vastly superior to RA Salvatore's books. I love a book (in this case books) that makes me find the definition of a word while I'm reading and expands my vocabulary.

Another selling point is the authors are much more vivid and slightly graphic than RA Salvatore, but not overly so. Just enough to compel you say "wow what a way to go, very cool," then turn the page. Lastly and simply these books are a must read because they involve drow while not involving Drizzt!

I enjoyed all 6 books. If EVIL drow do things U dont like then remember they are not U . This is not a book about suburban fiction readers, or urban fiction readers, or rural fiction readers. I too hated to see a good warrior get his guts eaten by a half demon, but that is how it goes in the drow world. U should have see it cumming as the wizard had abandon him once before with out sorrow! Over all a good story about EVIL sophisticats back stabbing each other over power and position, kinda reminds U of this world. ;)

Like the box set feature looks great on my much to full bookcase
enjoyed the series

I loved the series. These are Drow and murder and betrayal are expected at every turn! The last two books suffer a bit from middle book syndrome but they are still strong enough to hold their own.

The War of the Spider Queen Gift Set (P1) was an excellent read. The authors of the perspective books draws you in to a world not unlike our own just through a fantasy point of view.

A fantastic story. Each author brings such a unique perspective to the events, and such insights into each character that the evolution of the story, the events involved, is thoroughly enjoyable. And believable. I think these authors all work so well together that I would not hesitate to read more of their works, individually or similar collaborations. The packaging of the set is convenient, neat and elevates the possession of these books to a matter of personal pride. (I love to see this set next to the second one in my collection.)
Top notch authors, excellent characters at work and a thrilling batch of plots for the reader.

This was actually the first time I bought a box set of anything and I was not disappointed in the least. I loved everything about these books from the characters, setting, and the smooth transition between books. I highly recommend this set to anyone that enjoys fantasy books.

I eagerly await the second set.

The first three books of this series - especially the first one - are quite well written. The writers are clever and have a good sense of telling a story. I enjoyed reading all three of these books, and looked forward to the next.

I would, however, caution someone against starting this series. While books 1 - 3 are well written, 4 - 6 were a huge letdown for me. Even before I finished the series, I was sorry I started it and spent as much time as I did on it. At last when I finished the 6th book, not even the climax was worth it. While the first three books are well written, the series on a whole is rather unimaginative and underdeveloped.

I bought this gift set for myself. The books themselves are page-turners.
the boxes are cool. great as a gift or for yourself. enjoy reading