Post by Robillard on Apr 24, 2014 10:44:39 GMT -5
I've heard a lot of naysayers spouting lines about how these books came across as a well written fan fiction.
I politely disagree.
The novels co-written by Bob and Geno tell the story of characters who exist in the same setting Drizzt and his companions and are subtly affected by the course of Drizzt and company's actions. too me this was a refreshing twist. The reader was able to see the effects of the Companion's deeds from the other side- Not the saviors, but the saved.
Maimun's story alone, even if Drizzt had never crossed his path, was fun. adding in some familiar faces like Drizzt and the crew of Sea Sprite just made it all more comfortable for me.
To me, it wasn't fan fiction. The trilogy was a separate story that just happened to cross paths with that of the Companions of the Hall and even added a bit to some places that were blank to our knowledge previously (The boat ride to Calimport to rescue Regis from Entreri and the origins of a certain wizard I am partial to, for example.).
What's your take?
I politely disagree.
The novels co-written by Bob and Geno tell the story of characters who exist in the same setting Drizzt and his companions and are subtly affected by the course of Drizzt and company's actions. too me this was a refreshing twist. The reader was able to see the effects of the Companion's deeds from the other side- Not the saviors, but the saved.
Maimun's story alone, even if Drizzt had never crossed his path, was fun. adding in some familiar faces like Drizzt and the crew of Sea Sprite just made it all more comfortable for me.
To me, it wasn't fan fiction. The trilogy was a separate story that just happened to cross paths with that of the Companions of the Hall and even added a bit to some places that were blank to our knowledge previously (The boat ride to Calimport to rescue Regis from Entreri and the origins of a certain wizard I am partial to, for example.).
What's your take?
