Elfsong (Forgotten Realms: Songs and Swords, Book 2)

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This review is from: Elfsong (Forgotten Realms: Songs and Swords (The Harpers), Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback) This is a sequel (to elfshadow) but I don't think you have to know the predecessor to enjoy this book. It's main characters are a female half-elf named Arilyn Moonblade, a not-as-stupid-as-he-seems human Danilo Thann, and a not-completely-evil elf named Elaith Craunobler (hope I got this right - grin). I won't tell more about the plot (even if it IS good) since I found that what fascinated me most about this book is not the bare story but the many details around it. For one lots of situations remind me on role-playing sessions with one big difference: the solutions which are found are simply more interesting than what often happens in role-playing sessions (it's not "we take our weapons and attack!!!"). Some details (like the riddle of the dragon) are simply ingenious. I wonder how someone can have such a vivid imagination! Next I simply like the characters - all of them. Each and everyone has distinct features which lead to word-fencing and simply comical dialogs. What some people might find missing is a certain kind of depth in the book. It is simply an enjoyable adventure, without dark corners or the possibility of death of one of its main characters in it. It is also not a saga style book (no complex background scenario and lots of interwoven plots.) If you want some darker, less adventure based book, try "A Game of Thrones" from George Martin. Instead this book can be read in one fast sweep, like eating a good dessert.