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Homeland (Forgotten Realms: The Dark Elf Trilogy, #1; Legend of Drizzt, #1)

R.A. Salvatore
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Homeland (Forgotten Realms: The Dark Elf Trilogy, #1; Legend of Drizzt, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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R.A. Salvatore

Homeland (Forgotten Realms: The Dark Elf Trilogy, #1; Legend of Drizzt, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

343

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Menzoberranzan • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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Super Short Summary

R.A. Salvatore's Homeland tells the story of Drizzt Do'Urden, a dark elf born in the subterranean city of Menzoberranzan. Battling the brutal and ruthless nature of his society, Drizzt seeks to find his own path and identity. The novel explores themes of morality, identity, and the struggle for personal integrity within a hostile culture.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

103,570 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

R.A. Salvatore's Homeland captivates with its richly detailed world-building and complex protagonist, Drizzt Do'Urden, showcasing a compelling narrative of moral conflict and adventure. While praised for its immersive setting and character development, some readers find the pacing uneven. Overall, it remains a beloved entry in the fantasy genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Homeland (Forgotten Realms: The Dark Elf Trilogy, #1; Legend of Drizzt, #1)?

Fans of R.A. Salvatore's Homeland will relish its blend of dark fantasy, intricate world-building, and complex characters. Readers who enjoyed J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings or George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series will find similar themes of power, loyalty, and moral ambiguity compelling.

4.5

103,570 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

343

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Menzoberranzan • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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