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Insurrection (Forgotten Realms: R.A. Salvatore's War of the Spider Queen, Book 2)
by: Thomas M. Reid

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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780786930333
ISBN: 0786930330
Label: Wizards of the Coast
Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: December 07, 2003
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Reading Level: Young Adult
Release Date: December 01, 2003
Sales Rank: 357369
Studio: Wizards of the Coast

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Quenthel Baenre is second only to the matron mother and is Menzoberranzan’s most powerful priestess of Lolth. When the Spider Queen goes silent, Quenthel is called upon to lead a team of dark elves on a mission that could save Menzoberranzan or doom it forever. With the cunning wizard Pharaun Mizzrym, weapons master Ryld Argith, mercenary Valas Hune, and the vicious draegloth Jeggred by her side, the priestess is sent to the trade city of Ched Nasad to determine the scope of Lolth’s silence.

Is Menzoberranzan alone being punished? Are all the drow? Is it just Lolth, or have all the gods gone quiet?

The answers to these questions will determine the fate of the entire drow race and set the course for the future of the Underdark. If the powerful dark elves falter, the world below is open for Insurrection

The War of the Spider Queen spreads.

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Average Rating: out of 5 stars

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- Fantastic read, even better than the first book!!
Mr Reid did an excellent job continuing this 6 book epic series. Honestly, after reading the first book and getting myself familiar with all the characters, I wasn't sure another author could duplicate or even surpass the writing skills of RIchard Byers of Dissolution. But, surprisingly enough, Mr Reid enhanced the persona's of Phaerun and Ryld, "which I didn't think was possible" and he introduced a couple new fantastic characters such as Aliisza, Valas, and Hallistra. Phaerun is even more sarcastic and hilarious than he was in the first book. Although, I thought My Byers portrayal of Quenthel was much more devious and exciting than Mr Reid's version of her character. But, I didn't really notice this part much due to so many other well drawn out characters and the incredible story that was written.

Now, the storyline and pace from the first book flowed great, but the new direction in Insurrection was ... Read More

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- Better than book 1
In this second book of the War of the Spider Queen series, the main characters from book one travel to the drow city of Ched Nasad to determine whether Lloth's presence has been lost there too. Of course, being drow elves, each of the characters harbors their own private goals and motivations as well. Nearly continuous fighting makes for a very fast-paced read without any significant down time at all. I missed some of the dark and sinister plotting that was more in evidence in the first novel of the series, but enjoyed the book nonetheless.

The overall storyline was expanded upon in this book, where we gain a better understanding of the situation with the missing goddess and get a glimpse of a new but similar drow city. The addition of a few new characters adds to the story. I especially like the alu-fiend Aliisza, who promises to be influential in future books.

I thought Reid did a ... Read More

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- ok
This book was like a great date that didn't put out. It left me expecting more,but didn't deliver. The cover picture was the best part.

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- Entertaining dark fiction.
The drow live in an oppressive matriarchal society where the women have the power (given to them by their evil-demoness spider-queen Lloth), and the males are second class citizens.. When Lloth withdraws her favor a small delegation of drow travel to a distant city to determine if the affliction is theirs alone or if it has spread to other cities within the underdark.

Phaeron is the hero of this tale, a wise-cracking wizardly drow whose subservience masks an intelligent mind and a strong character. Overall, I enjoyed this novel, but I find some elements don't work for me. The idea of a 100% cold and loveless society seems too alien for me to relate to. Biologically, despite their conditioning drow are still elves. Which means friendships and relationships would develop despite the overall greed and cruelty of masses. Also the complete lack of sexuality is strange given the level of sensuality the drow ... Read More

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