Exile: The Legend of Drizzt, Book II

Of the Drizzt books I have read, this particular one stands out as the best. Unlike later entries in the series (the Legacy of the Drow set, namely), the Underdark is still a mysterious place where luminescent beauty belies danger and treachery. The writing and plot are fairly simplistic, but here it works, as the poignant themes of struggling with lonlines, and the importance of friendship are unhindered by heavy-handed, pseudo-philosophical meanderings and silly subplots. Drizzt's travelling companions are the most unique and interesting we've ever gotten, though a twist concerning one of them later in the book seems unnecessary, though can be seen coming from a mile away.

All in all, it is a fun and even emotional read, highly recommended for the introspective younger reader.

Please note though, this hardcover edition contains some significant typographical errors, such as missing punctuation and even missing WORDS.

So I continued on with the second book of The Dark Elf trilogy, and just like its predecessor, the second book manages to instill interest within me in the first 100 pages. However, also like its predecessor, everything soon revolves around Hollywood-style violence that clearly lacks substance. Salvatore is horribly predictable and dull. I only continued on with book 2 at the wish of my brother, to complete the trilogy he so vividly admires. Recommended for teens...

R.A. Salvatore has done it again. "Exile" is book two of the Legend of Drizzit. Teens can now enjoy reading with action and suspense instead of the boring history reports in school. R.A Salvatore brings a whole new character to life as Drizzit Dro'Urden struggles to survive in the perilous underdark after running from his mother and the murdering Drow. Drizzit encounters new evils, new friends and most of all the wrath of his mother. Other books include, Sojourn, The Crystal Shard, and Streams of Silver. The Legend of Drizzit is the next best series next to Eragon, and Eldest.

It's lovely. Everyone can relate to drizzt, in his problems, because Salvatore puts the plot forth in such a way that it seems, like you're there.