Customer Reviews
wasn't his best 
2007-09-20
I found that this book wasn't as good and lacked something as his other books. It seemed kinda of rushed with no real point. I have read pretty much everything Salvatore has written and have liked everyone so far except this one..good thing it was the third book instead of the first.
Excellent Book 
2007-08-08
This is what Salvatore excels at - portraying the inner journey. This book completes the journey Artemis & Jarlaxle began with Servant of the Shard, and really picks up speed with the Promise of the Witch-King, where a certain magical item really becomes the lynchpin for Artemis doing some in-depth soul searching.
I enjoyed this book immensely. It picks up right where Promise of the Witch-King left off, with them in the Bloodstone Lands. Without giving away spoilers, this storyline ends and takes another turn, but this time it's one of Artemis' choosing... at the end we learn about Artemis' past and how/why he became the man he is.
There was a strong cliff-hanger in this book, which was resolved, and a couple of the subplots were very strong. This book has intrigue, character development, some action, but what it lacks in raw fight scenes (which get repetitive after awhile) it makes up for in other areas.
Highly recommended.
A little deeper into the past of Artemis... 
2007-07-20
Here in the third book of the Sellsword's Trilogy, we finally get a glimspe of what made Artemis Entreri turn into such a cold killer. However, I was a little dissapointed, as things seemed to happen without any reason or consequence, and the ending was a little disapointing to me, for reasons I cannot name unless I give away the ending, but the hints of things to come make up a little for the letdown this book brings. The two previous books were much better.
Still, Salvatore is a great writer, and newcomers to his writings would want to start with the Icewind Dale series in order to understand everything better(although the Icewind Dale Series isn't as good as my personal favorite:The Legacy of the Drow).
best one of new trilogy 2007-05-30
i find myself enjoying this one most of all out of his latest efforts this is an exceptional read it makes me want to read more thoe so sadly i have to wait but great book highly suggest it to any salvatore fans
road of the patriarch 2007-05-12
The book is great for those of us who have been captivated by Salvaotres characters for a long time now. Those who have just pick up the book will find a very rich and imaginitive world, full of characters from many fantasy books. Only one problem Artemis is baddest of the bad, enough said without killing the book.
Artemis Rules 2007-12-06
Ripped storyline or not the book is excellent. The characters of Artemis and Jareaxle make this a very worthwhile read!
I expect more 
2007-11-13
Am I the only one who notices that "Gareth Dragonsbane" and the whole "Bloodstone" thing was ripped straight out of an old D&D module (Bloodstone Wars, I believe). Is Wizards giving license for their authors to use old material and pass it off as their own? I expect more from the author who pounded out the Icewind Dale Trilogy and the Dark Elf Trilogy. (I gave it a 1/5 only because it wouldn't let me give it a 0).
An eye opening insight into the inner Artemis 2007-11-12
While there have been some dramatic hints and even several alterations in Artemis' state of mind and behavior; Salvatore has stepped up his game yet again by letting us readers into the mind of an assassin we all love to hate. Jaraxle doesn't dissapoint with his whimsical mirth and nearly endless battle prowess. Step right up to this 3rd installment and marvel in the detail of dialog and plot development.
Up and Down 2007-10-17
A wonderful journey, of the calibre expected from such an author. However, the ending I felt could have been a lot better, its probably the main complaint that I have with this book. Great fights, interesting characters and a plot line that will keep you interested, even if it is a little predictable in places.
With all due respect... 2007-09-22
First of all, I would like to state clearly that RA Salvatore is not only one of the main fantasy genre-defining writers of our time but also my favorite fantasy author. This makes it even more disappointing when he concludes such an original, exciting, and entertaining trilogy as "The Sellswords" with what can best be described as a dull thud.
In the first two books of the series we encounter the unlikely duet of Jarlaxle and Artemis Entreri who embark upon exciting, suspenseful, and often humorous adventures. There is the appealing dynamic of two lone mercenary souls who slowly come to terms with their need to find something greater than themselves. RA Salvatore weaves kindness and compassion into their dark hearts like only he can.
Jarlaxle and Entreri journey to better themselves in their own unique way. For Jarlaxle, he must pit his insurmountable desire to build his own empire against the safety of his companions and the good of the surface realm. Entreri's personal journey leads him to discover that we all need friends despite our past dark deeds and solitude.
The success of this literary formula is the contrast of each protagonist's dark past with their increasingly compassionate nature. They are often presented with the difficult choices of selfish versus selfless opportunity, to be gained in solitude or companionship.
While it was difficult to wait six months for this final book's release, I would have happily waited an extra year for Salvatore to find the right ingredients to conclude the "Sellswords" trilogy. Unfortunately, he chose to create a simple and typical fantasy scenario that invoked little of the narrative or character subtlety and finesse that he is so renowned for. Too many times, he simply overlayed the more established character of Drizzt on the quite different characters of Jarlaxle and Artemis, portraying them as do-gooders escaping unkind forces and struggling to help others, rather than the more accurate portrayal of selfish and ruthless mercenaries who grow weary of their own ways and seek something different and novel i.e. compassion and good (which in my mind drove the success of the first two "Sellswords" books)
My Verdict: Forget this book and make up your own ending for the fun pair of Jarlaxle and Artemis. Salvatore rushes it and disappoints with his half-hearted attempt to conclude a really good series with mediocre characterization and adventure.
Three stars only because it's Salvatore. Even when disappointing, he's still better than most fantasy authors.
TMW
