Book Review: The Companions by R. A. Salvatore
Lovers of epic fantasy the world over know R.A. Salavatore and many cherish his books as classics and staples of the genre. I of course am one of the many. If you love epic fantasy and have never read Salvatore, get ye to the bookstore my friend. The Companions is a rebirth, in more ways than one, of my favorite characters from Salvatore's Forgotten Realms novels involving the Companions of the Hall. This novel was a rich tapestry of all the things I love about Salvatore's writing, details that breathe life into the world, a grand cause, and grander schemes. You will come to love the Companions of the Hall all over again in completely new ways. It is told from mutliple points of view and covers many years. I particularly enjoyed Bruenor's journey, but then I've always been a swooner for the warrior types (yes, even if they're dwarves). If you haven't read Salvatore's earlier Forgotten Realms novels that involve the companions, then I highly recommen...