The Silent Blade (Forgotten Realms: Paths of Darkness, Book 1)

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Everybody's favorite introspective dark elf butt-kicker is back. And if you're one of the many fans of R.A. Salvatore's phenomenally popular twin-scimitar-swinger, you won't be disappointed. The Silent Blade is old-school Drizzt, an adventure that brings together the original gang: the lovely Cattie-brie, the plump and mischievous Regis, the gruff dwarven father-figure Bruenor, and the even more gruff barbarian hammer-hurler Wulfgar. Better yet, The Silent Blade brings back Drizzt's best worst nemesis, master assassin Artemis Entreri. Throw in the evil artifact Crenshinibon (a.k.a. the Crystal Shard, the namesake of the first Drizzt Do'Urden book), and you know you're in for a good time.

The plot follows three intertwined threads: Drizzt and Co.'s road trip to destroy Crenshinibon, Wulfgar's struggle to overcome the scars of his imprisonment at the claws of the demon Errtu, and Artemis Entreri's long-awaited return to the seamy streets of Calimport. The action is as lively as ever, with giants and goblins and thieves all getting their deserved lumps at the hands of our heroes, and of course Drizzt continues his meditations on life with a capital L. The book's highlight, though, comes when Do'Urden and Entreri cross paths once again, this time with surprising results. And the promise of that matchup should keep you flipping the pages quickly. --Paul Hughes

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Wulfgar returns from the Abyss to find there are demons a hammer cannot crush.

Entreri has used his dagger to carve an empire in the back streets of Calimport, as he seeks the head of his oldest foe.

Drizzt learns that not all wounds bleed. And not all blades kill.

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Delicious fantasy!.......2007-09-16

This is a great story from a new, refreshing perspectve! Loved the whole storyline, great adventure!

Better than the Legacy series.......2007-03-07

Silent Blade, the 11th Drizzt book, begins a fresh new adventure for the Companions of the Hall. As Drizzt and Co. head out to Spirit Soaring to have Cadderly destroy the (same old) Crystal Shard, monsters hound them at every turn. Wulfgar struggles with inner demons until he finds a place as a bouncer for a rough tavern in Luskan, where he has a great time bashing heads and drinking booze. Artemis Entreri travels back to his roots in Calimport to begin reestablishing his name and fortune. Jarlaxle has ventured out of Menzoberanzan in the search for power and wealth and coaxes Entreri to join his plans.

The story is fun and exciting in the normal Salvatore style. The many fight scenes are told with unmatched skill and clarity and are interspersed throughout the book so that you never have a dull moment. Character development is the primary thing that stands out in this book. Wulfgar, Entreri, and Jarlaxle especially grow as characters. Drizzt and Catie-Brie continue to slowly develop a somewhat bizarre relationship in which neither really knows what they want. The book ends with most of the characters being at peace with their place in life, but also with a feel of danger on the horizon that makes you look forward to the rest of the series.

Heartbreaking.......2006-08-13

Heartbreaking in that what had been a great character driven work as fresh as Homeland was ruined by a poor ending.

Following up on the, what I felt was, unnecessary return of Wulfgar Salvatore does some magic and actually makes him interesting. After being unable to control himself and his emotions with his friends he leaves them and becomes a drunk bouncer. Wulfgar dealing with the deep abyss of his inner demons makes him a much more interesting and sympathetic character than the macho dumb as a rock barbarian.

In the same vein we see Artemis Entreri return to Calimport questioning his life, his future and finding himself lacking and unsure of his future. He runs afoul of the various crime guilds and with the help of Jarlaxle begins his re-ascent through the ranks of the criminal overlords. However he is not satisfied with what would have made him happy in his old life.

The weakest third of the story is the journey of the companions to have Cadderly destroy the crystal shard. Monsters are drawn to them and they kill those monsters.

Then the disappointing last 1/4 of the book kicks in. Interesting Wulfgar disappears from the pages and for very little reason the companions decide to go on a goblin stomp. It seems as if the author or editor decided another battle was needed. This battle results in a fairly transparent plot contrivance that results in Jarlaxle being given the crystal shard. Which he then uses to give Artemis what he and Artemis believe is needed, another battle with Drizzt. Despite Jarlaxle's clever manipulation of the end of the battle to hopefully provide a final resolution it was forced and unnecessary.

A vast improvement over most of the Legacy of the Drow quartet though. This is a huge step forward for Salvatore and the series. If only Bruenor, Regis, Cattie-Brie and even Drizzt could have some of the development that Artemis and Wulfgar got in this book.

AMW-.......2006-08-10

this was the first Salvatore book that I read. I greatly enjoyed it. I liked Artemis Entreris character and enjoyed reading of the emotional warfare Wulfgar has wihtin. I would strongly recommend this book for a first time reader of Salvatore. If you like this book, then you just might enjoy andy David Gemmell--particularly Hero In the Shadows.----Rest In Peace Mr. Gemmell

Good but not all that good.......2006-03-04

Wulfgar returns from the abyss feeling nothing but gloom and bitterness, perhaps a little to much, after suffering 6 years of torture by the demon etruu. This almost left him mental, at many times he would hurt the people close to him whether physcially or harsh words by sudden outbursts, then everyone starts lashing out at him. Even though it explains well in the book of his sudden outrages and bitterness, I cant help but find it somewhat disturbing. Now lets talk about the other characters. Regis.. Regis, bah!, never was he interesting never will he ever be, he says alot of crap when he doesnt have to, as if just to fit in the story. Why not just good riddance? Then theres Cattibrie whos major role just serves as Drizzts love child, we have Bruenor someone I tolerate, he tries to be funny at the least, and as dwarf that helps, now we have Artemis Entreri who I find to be the most interesting character closely along with Jarlaxle. Last, we have Drizzt, I'm not sure about him but im not feeling as attach to him as I was in the dark elf trilogy. Its to bad most of Drizzts characters were made in 1985 Icewind dale trilogy, the very first books of Ra Salvatore, if they have been sketch out now I have no doubt they be more interesting but for now we are stuck with his less then appealing companions. Nothing even close to the memorable characters from the dark elf trilogy, Belwar, Clacker, Mooshie and particulary Zaknafein, quite possibly the most intriguing character in fantasy literature, even Drizzt comes 2nd, to bad he died so early and hadnt the chance to continue the legacy.

The Silent Blade: The Legend of Drizzt, Book XI (Forgotten Realms)

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The Silent Blade: The Legend of Drizzt, Book XI (Forgotten Realms)
R.A. Salvatore
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Release Date: 2007-06-12

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When the vile Crystal Shard once again reveals itself, Drizzt must race against his most formidable enemies in hopes of destroying it before it finds the one being that can help it enslave the world: a dark elf named Jarlaxle.

Winner of the Origins Award for best game-related novel of 1998, The Silent Blade marked the return of Drizzt to the wind-swept tundra of the Forgotten Realms world. This deluxe reissue features a new Todd Lockwood cover and an introduction from The New York Times best-selling author Philip Athans, who has served as Salvatore's editor for almost a decade, starting with the original release of this book.

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Lavendar Depths.......2007-07-16

Drizzt Do'Urden kicks arse yet again! but i do feel exteremly sorry for Regis lol. hmmm over all i would have to say that this novel is by far the best one that i have read.(i always like the next one better than the last regardless, and over all who would not love drizzt?? you must be crazy!!) the ending shocked me somewhat i could not believe that drizzt "died" and i felt a deep twinge of regret. R.A. Slavatore is a brilliant artist and i think his talent really pulls through for making the characters seem like real people, you travel along with thim in thier adventures and you share in all their trouble and strife....(poor wulfgar)a must read for anyone!!!

Blade of the Immortal: On Silent Wings 2

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The best manga translation on the stands.
It's Samura, is there any doubt?
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Blade of the Immortal: On Silent Wings 2
Hiroaki Samura
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In her quest across feudal Japan to avenge the murder of her parents, Rin has seen too much death and agony. When she befriends a young boy, she is horrified to discover that his father is one of the band of assassins. Weary of blood, Rin now wishes only an apology from the killer, a mask maker whose only desire is to keep his evil past from his son and who will take up the sword again to protect his secret. Collecting issues #3-8 of On Silent Wings.

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easy and fast.......2005-08-08

this transaction was completed very nicely and we are happy with the book

Review of Volume Two.......2002-10-11

(Readers please not that this is a review of the second part of this two volume series. I am making every effort to avoid any spoilers, but it is impossible not to give away some information. Please keep that in mind if you read this review before actually reading Part One)

This volume opens with a very dark episode recalling the rape and murder of Rin's mother. While this story has been told before (see 'Blood of a Thousand') the focus is quite different. For at the end of this grim vision we find Rin in the house of mask maker Kawakami Araya, one of the worst of the killers. Recalling her grandfather's warning about the price of vengeance Rin has decided to try something different. She demands an apology rather than the artist's life. Kawakami, frightened at the possibility of exposure and the effect on his young son, rejects her offer, and at first it looks like history might repeat itself. Manji intervenes, and the usual titanic struggle ensues. The artist has a fighting style all his own, which provides an interesting variation on the usual mayhem worked on Manji's immortal body.

These episodes are exceptionally thoughtful. Rin is beginning to see through her own illusions and question not only whether vengeance will heal her own hurts, but also whether it offers any hope of closure either. As such, she is maturing, not just becoming a woman, but developing wisdom as well. Even though there can be no real end to the violence as long as the itto-ryu swordsmen seek the lives of both Rin and Manji. Surprisingly Manji, who normally plays the cold-hearted killer, shows surprising thoughtfulness and sensitivity to the young woman's internal crisis. Writer/artist Hiroaki Samura brings home the essentially tragic nature of violence while retaining the basic context and theme of the overall manga.

As is always the case, the artwork and imagination seem to step completely beyond the bounds of the simple, black and white media. The dark fight sequence and its aftermath underline what is happening in the story line. This fine artwork and the stories willingness to question its own meaning are two of the things that set this series apart from the typical historical manga.

The best manga translation on the stands........2000-08-15

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I stumbled onto "Blade of the Immortal" translations in comic book format. Attracted by the art, and the unusually deep dialogue between the opponents (as dramatic as Kazou Kioke's "Lone Wolf and Cub", but much more up-to-date in sensibility and subject matter) I immediately began looking for back issues, which was difficult. Many retailers don't seem to order many issues of this book. Fortunately the trade paperbacks started coming out soon after.

"Blade of the Immortal" starts off as a fairly typical samurai revenge story, with some unusual horror movie twists. We meet Manji, a guilt-ridden outlaw and expert swordsman, who is cursed with an odd form of immortality. No matter how grievously he is injured, he cannot die. Manji makes a deal with a magical buddhist nun. He will gain the release of death, if he slays 1000 evil men. Soon we meet Rin, a young girl, the daughter of a swordsmanship teacher who witnessed the horrific murder of her parents at the hands of the Itto-Ryu, a renegade sword school. Tortured by nightmares, she seeks revenge, but realizing she has no hope of surviving a direct confrontation with even one Itto-Ryu swordsman, she convinces Manji to serve as her bodyguard and stand in. Taking up Rin's quest seems a perfect confluence of both of their desires: her need to put her parents memory to rest, his to earn his redemption.

The stories take you through dramatic encounters with various members of the sword school. All are dangerous swordsmen with unique styles of combat. Some are quite literally monsters. Each has a unique story, an unique reason for having become a renegade, and this becomes the source of much thought provoking drama before, during and after the battles. All are memorable characters, in particular Shimuzu (Book Two: "Cry of the Worm"), a fellow immortal and Maki, a swordswoman forced into prostitution who fights like the wind (Book 3: "Dreamsong").

Harioki Samura has great timing, the panel layouts make the fight scenes breathtaking and exciting. Also wonderful is the developing relationship between Manji and Rin, a kind of older brother, little sister dynamic that lends the book much humor and necessary warmth (given the bloodiness of the battles).

Beginning with "Rins Bane" (Book 4) Rin's internal debate about the morality and human costs of her quest, takes center stage, and make this one of the deepest and most interesting books to cross the Pacific in years. There's still plenty of action, and the relationship between Rin and Manji continues to deepen, but it's the debates about the sanity of the bushido code, about memory, about filial duty, and hints of political intrigue to come, that make this book an thought provoking and engrossing read.

If you have any taste for the high drama and action, as well as the deeper issues running through comic books like "the Authority", you have to give "Blade" a try. This is the best dramatic manga translation I've read, and it compares favorably with "Lone Wolf & Cub" and "Neon Genesis Evangelion". I really don't think you will be disappointed.

It's Samura, is there any doubt?.......2000-06-16

The night her parents were murdered before Rin's eyes, Kawakami Araya raped her mother. Now she meets him again, but has he changed that much since that night?

Samura delivers the followup to another bloody story of revenge, as Rin seeks out the men who killed her parents. With the help of Manji, an immortal ronin, she might just accomplish her task.

As usual, Samura delivers magnificent artwork, interesting characters which I cared about, and unrivaled drama that I love in Blade of the Immortal. With an excellent translation to increase the quality of the manga, On Silent Wings II will not disappoint any fans of the series, or any new comers to the manga.

Never stop the amazement.......2000-06-13

What can i say about this wonderful masterpiece that have not been said by me in other reviews or by other fans? First for those who do not know about the history (others bear with me). Rin is a young girl who is looking to avenge the murder of her family at the hands of a rival sword school; she meets Manji, a samurai cursed with inmortality until he kills a thousand evil guys. What follows could have been a cheesy samurai opera where, in every chapter Manji kills an "evil" guy until they find the boss of all the minions and kill him after a dramatic battle. Well, that is not the case for this series. Mr. Samura manages to make the best story i have read so far by playing with the meaning of good and bad masterfully, the first books had its compliment of gore, but from the third book so far, each fight gets harder not because of the physical might or swordmanship but for the moral reasons to pursue vengeance, at every corner Rin must face real flesh and blood adversaries, not just plain evil antagonists, each with a reason for what they did. This is the second part of a story that centers around Rin, we finally find out what she really thinks, and specially how she feels, about what she is doing. She and Manji find one of the guys responsible for the death of her family, he is now a mask maker with a little boy under his care. Instead of blindingly killing him, Rin tries to figure out if he really has reformed or if it is just another mask he is wearing now . And she also has to solve the dilemma that by killing him she would make an innocent boy a vengeance filled monster just like her. The ending is great and you really begin to ask yourself if you could keep going after all, even with such good reasons as the one Rin has

Blade of the Immortal: On Silent Wings, Volume 4

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An interesting story line, but no action.
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Beautiful art with an intellectual twist
a must-get
How do you say "sweet!"

Blade of the Immortal: On Silent Wings, Volume 4
Hiroaki Samura
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Manji, the immortal samurai, is condemned to a life of combat until he slays a thousand evil men. He works as bodyguard for Rin, a young woman who seeks to avenge her father`s murder at the hands of the deadly Kagehisa Anotsu. But even with Manji`s instruction, will Rin ever be able to stand against such a powerful and ruthless adversary? And in her consuming quest for vengeance, does she risk becoming like him?

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An interesting story line, but no action........2004-01-25

There aren't really any action scenes worth talking about in this novel. Rin does a few things, but she doesn't actually "fight". There is a story about this guy and his masks, but that isn't fully developed until the next volume.

This isn't a great place to start for your first volume. It mostly just develops story, but the story is important. Start somewhere else though. Get DREAMSONG if you can't fight a good seller for BLOOD OF A THOUSAND.

Those who already own the previous volumes of BOTI could skip this book and the next possibly. It develops Rin some, but I skipped it for a while and was fine.

Review of Volume 1.......2002-10-12

This volume and its sequel capture events from issues 19 through 28 of the manga comic books, and represents events in the earlier phases of the adventures of Rin and Manji. It contains two stories, "Rin's Bane," and the first part of "On Silent Wings." Both of these are strong stories that trace Rin's growth from a young girl hell-bent on vengeance for the murder of her parents into a woman who is beginning to understand the real price of retaliations.

In "Rin's Bane," the young swordswoman, smarting from an argument with Manji over her fighting skills heads off into the woods to wash her hair. There she finds herself face to face with Kagehisa Anotsu, the leader of the Itto-Ryu swordsmen. Anotsu brushes aside her skills, and she is forced to face some very unpleasant truths about her beliefs. The lessons of this encounter haunt Rin in the next story, "On Silent Wings." Manji and Rin are at a local fair when the immortal swordsman suddenly finds that a local mask maker is another Itto-Ryu. In a parallel encounter, Rin risks her own life to prevent a haughty samurai from killing a young child. Manji barely avoids a public battle, and Rin is shocked to recognize the artist as the killer who defiled her mother.

As events proceed inexorably towards the second volume's part of the story, we sense the internal tensions in Rin and her swordsman as they confront the possible outcomes of their actions. Hiroaki Samura's tale again touches on complex moral issues rather than simply dishing out a violent samurai melodrama. The grim horror that counterpoints the lighter exchanges between Samura's main encounters provides the basis for much thought and consideration. One of the surprises in this series has been the quality of the translation, which manages to carry through the whole range of the dialog. Yet Japanese is preserved where it is part if the detailed and carefully composed artwork. This extremely high level of artistic integrity grows on the reader. "Blade of the Immortal" is much more a genuine graphic novel than it is a simple manga.

Beautiful art with an intellectual twist.......2001-07-25

The first time I looked at the Blade of the Immortal series, I seriously thought "Oh wonderful, another cheesy, gore ridden series with no plot and ... artwork." However, upon reading it I was taken aback by how wrong I truly was. The art is beautiful in its own way, unique and sketchy looking with no possible way it could be turned into an anime and still look as gorgeous. The story is also very nice, there is blood, but there is a good intellectual plot with the occasional twist of witty humor. It is an interesting mix of fact and fantasy, real and surreal all mixed in a historical setting. This series is set apart from others and I don't believe that I have any others quite like it. It never gets old. I highly recommend that, no matter what you're interested in, you should at least give this stunning series a try.

a must-get.......2001-03-19

this is one of the best comics i've ever read. it's about manji's job as a bodyguard for rin, who confronts Anotsu Kagehisa, who killed rin's father. she attemps to kill him, but does she really even stand a chance?this book was explosive and had a mix of action and explaining of the story for people who did not read any other of the Blade of the immortal series.

How do you say "sweet!".......2001-03-08

Dude this book is beast!! The best comic company ever (dark horse comics) has once again put out another comic that doesn't just raise the bar it obliterates it. Kudos to Hiroaki Samura for making the best comic book ever.

On Silent Wings I (Blade of the Immortal (Sagebrush))

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On Silent Wings I (Blade of the Immortal (Sagebrush))
Hiroaki Samura
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Paths of Darkness: The Silent Blade / The Spine Of The World / Servant Of The Shard / Sea Of Swords

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Paths of Darkness: The Silent Blade / The Spine Of The World / Servant Of The Shard / Sea Of Swords
R. A. Salvatore
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Silent Blade

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SILENT BLADE (FORGOTTEN REALMS PATHS OF DARKNESS, NO 1)

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SILENT BLADE (FORGOTTEN REALMS PATHS OF DARKNESS, NO 1)
R.A. SALVATORE
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Silent Blade :Frealms Paths 01
R A Salvatore
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Great Value.......2007-09-11

This is just great basic but very valuable information, and a keeper for a long term reference for anyone investing in houses. I've been a student of John's (and also Peter Fortunato, who has also commented here), for years and always continue to learn from his good quality advise.

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Building Wealth One House at a Time Describes the Big Picture.......2007-07-31

This is one of the outstanding real estates investment books on the market. John Schuab writes as one who has years of experience and knows the ropes.

The advice in this book is rock solid: buy good houses in good neighborhoods, learn to buy at wholesale prices, and attract long-term low-maintenance tenants who will pay off your loans and improve your property value.

One thing I really like about this book is that John Schuab sees the big picture. He may act in the short-term, but he always has a view of the long-term consequences. So, he doesn't' buy a house because it is priced well, or near a school or a shopping mall. He's thinking 20-30 years ahead to what that house's value and rental desirability will be way down the line.

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Great Read for All RE Investors.......2007-07-24

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If you 're flipper or interested in flipping.......2007-03-31

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Entry level info.......2007-03-10

I was hoping for a text with more than the very basic, very repeated information in most books of this subject. If it's your first book on real estate investing, it will be great. If you're seeking more advanced subject matter, look elsewhere.

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