A while back, we purchased a bunch of the Drizzt Do'Urden books through a Humble Bundle. We own a few of them in DTB form, but I read this one on my Kindle. Even though this isn't the first book in publication order, it is first chronologically. I decided to read some of them because my family plays Dungeons and Dragons, Drizzt has always been an interesting character to me, and finally, this is the only author my husband will read voluntarily.
In the beginning, Drizzt was meant to be a sacrifice to the Spider Queen. His family is actively trying to eradicate another house, and an opportunistic murder saves the life of Drizzt. From the moment of his birth, it is clear that Drizzt isn't any ordinary drow. He may have lavender eyes, but it's his view of the world around him that causes the most concern to his family.
It's clear that he's meant to be a warrior, and Drizzt takes pleasure training and learning from the family's weapons master. The bond between the two is tested at times, but the real test will come once Drizzt realizes his full potential as a fighter.
I enjoyed this book a lot. So much that I immediately read the next one in the series directly after finishing this one. I found the characters engaging and interesting, and truly liked the writing style of the author. The fight scenes didn't drag on, and I didn't mind longer descriptions. Since this is based on the D&D universe, there were times that I looked up what something looked like (a drider, for instance) just so I could envision it in my head accurately. It was purely a personal preference.
I read much of the second book during a 4-hour flight delay, so I've already finished it. I'm hoping to write a review for it in the next day or two. Good Book!
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