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The Spine of the World (Forgotten Realms: Paths of Darkness, Book 2) Mass Market Paperback – October 1, 2000

by R.A. Salvatore (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,404 ratings
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Join the world's most famous drow elf in the penultimate chapter of the Legend of Drizzt series!

Spending time in the unimaginable torture chambers of the Abyss for even a day would be enough to break even the heartiest soul, and the barbarian Wulfgar was there for years. When he returns, his friends find him a changed man, and not changed for the better. But Wulfgar's road to redemption is one he must travel on his own, even if it leads to the bottle.


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  1. Book 12 of 33
    The Legend of Drizzt
  2. Print length
    416 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Wizards of the Coast
  5. Publication date
    October 1, 2000
  6. Grade level
    10 - 12
  7. Dimensions
    4.19 x 1.11 x 6.88 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    0786914041
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0786914043
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R.A. SALVATORE has spent so many years winding himself into fantasy worlds that he's still trying to figure out how to unwind. He is the author of more than forty novels and more than a dozen New York Times best sellers, including The Two Swords, which debuted at or near the top of many best seller lists.


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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wizards of the Coast (October 1, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0786914041
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0786914043
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.19 x 1.11 x 6.88 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,404 ratings

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Leominster, Massachusetts is known for four things: Johnny Appleseed, a thriving plastics industry, Robert Cormier, and New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore. With over 20 million books sold worldwide, more than four dozen book and numerous game credits Salvatore has become one of the most important figures in modern epic fantasy.

A lifelong resident of Massachusetts, R.A. Salvatore, began writing shortly after receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Communications/Media from Fitchburg State College. He penned his first manuscript in 1982, in a spiral notebook, writing by candlelight while listening to Fleetwood Mac’s Tusk album.

Bob’s first published novel, "The Crystal Shard", was released in February of 1988. By 1990 his third book, "The Halfling’s Gem", had made the New York Times bestseller list.

Salvatore spends a good deal of time speaking to schools and library groups, encouraging people, particularly young people, to read. With the zeal of a religious convert, he talks about the virtues of reading and the ultimate appeal, “it is fun.” He remembers his return to reading when he was in college, “The blizzard of 1978 shut down my college for a week. My sister had given me a copy of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, which I read while house-bound. When I got back to school, I changed my major from math to communications.”

Salvatore makes his home in Massachusetts, with his wife, Diane and their two dogs, Ivan and Dexter. He spends his “free time” coaching and playing softball on a team made up of family and close friends. His gaming group still meets on Sunday nights to play games. Of late, they have been playing the new game R.A.designed with Bryan Salvatore and Geno Salvatore, "DemonWars: Reformation", a role-playing game set in the World of Corona.

He is currently working on more novels set in Corona for his DemonWars series.

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I don't like how it displays on my kindle
First of all, PLEASE FIX THE COVER! People payed for this ebook you know! The cover is really bugging me! I don't like how it displays on my kindle! Anywho...I just started reading the Drizzt series this year. And by far, this was the worse volume I've ever read. The story was slow and it wasn't entertaining. Probably R.A Salvatore wasn't in the mood when he wrote it. The story was so damn slow. Good thing in the end, I was left satisfied. Hopefully on the next volume, it won't be s***ty anymore. And that Wulfgar has moved on!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2020
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I wish that I had read the series in order, then I wouldn't have figured out how the book was going to end. But, it was still an adventure finding out HOW the ending came to be. Overall, I love the Drizzt books. I believe I have not read all of them at least once.. I typically read them in a day or so. I don't like to read books for 20 minutes a day over weeks at a time. I found that this book started out slow and gained more of my interest 20 minutes into it. So once you get past the intro, its all good.
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Targablade
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2014
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It's the Drizzt story and there's nothing better. I've never liked reading books until I picked up these series. I can put myself into everyone of the character's places. I've been through so much in such a short time in my life. These books have helped me guide myself and how to guide my life by morals that are larger than myself. Instead of hurting people I do my best to help all but, there are those that you can't help and you can't hold yourself responsible. Love these books and really wish someone would take this on as a huge movie production with several following movies. If they can do it for race cars like fast and furious then this should be a no brainer!
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Dechen Karl Thurman
4.0 out of 5 stars A wounded barbarian’s redemption. Salvatore expands the forgotten realms setting as the world around Drizzt expands.
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2018
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Spine of the World focuses on Wulfgar, a character who died at the apex of the third round of Drizzt novels, brought back from the Abyssal torture chambers of a the major Demon, Ertuu. Wulfgar finds alcohol, sex and corporal punishment in the pirate city of Luskan. Salvatore explores new depths of grotesquery and savagery in the Prisoner’s Carnival, as well as exercising his hand at harlequin romance of the aristocracy of Auckney.
It’s great for some barroom brawling scenes (which have a history of taking over gaming sessions when the party is just supposed to meet a contact for drinks), and the characterization of Jaka Sculi, the dour but romantic peasant who fathers an illegitimate child of a noble lord and tragicomically falls off a cliff at his lover’s wedding. I confess the first time I read this book years ago, I skimmed most of the Auckney scenes and the interior monologues of Wulfgar’s post traumatic stress, which is most of the book plus the “journal of Drizz’t” which is often ponderous rehash. Coming back to it years later, Spine of the World is a pivotal volume for the series but also for the writer’s intention to expand his range of writing styles and subjects using Forgotten Realms and his Icewind Dale characters as his platform.
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Michael Cohen
5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting twist on the dark elf story
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2019
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In this book, R. A. Salvatore takes us through two different plot lines, both completely different in nature than the previous books in the series.

The book tells a captivating story of growth and redemption, as the characters evolve in a manner that is surprising and yet realistic.

I think that in many ways, this book outshines many of its predecessors in the series.
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LS2018
3.0 out of 5 stars It's... ok
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024
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While I understand why we needed to go through all of it, I feel like it could've easily been a lot shorter. The ending felt so abrupt with what happens to Wulfgar compared to the rest of the book which repeats over and over and over again. I dunno. Not my favorite in the series so far and it did feel like a chore getting through it at times because things did repeat so much, but overall I understand why it needed to be told, I just think it could've been told in a short story instead of a full book.

Also, while I don't mind editing errors, I know it bothers some, so just be warned that there seemed to be quite a few editing/spelling errors in this book. Moreso than the others I've read so far.
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~Astro~
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend this book and the series
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2013
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Book 1 of the Legend of Drizzt series, Homeland, was a hard read at first with the long complicate names but once I got past that I really liked it and decided to keep reading. I've now read 25+ books from RA Salvatore and would recommend all Legend of Drizzt, Hunters Blade, Transitions, and Neverwinter books as great fantasy reads. Salvatore has such great character development and interesting new adventures that make you want to keep reading. There is a fair amount of fighting, if you're not into that I'd still recommend these books, just read through those parts fast.
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Bor
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2022
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Great book
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Jonathan B
4.0 out of 5 stars Salvatore’s Writing Becomes Far More Strong
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2021
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The story was great, at first I was disappointed to not be traveling alongside our protagonist Drizzt, but I soon greatly appreciated the development into Wulfgar’s character. The writing of Salvatore really surprised me at times in this story, touching on particularly sensitive themes at times, which until now he had previously not done. The read felt very much for more mature readers at times, which was a welcomed change. Life in the fantasy world of Faerun felt particularly, gritty, in this 12th book to a truly unforgettable series. Looking forward to many more books in the future. Hope you enjoy the series as much as me.
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Chris Ecclestone
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2021
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At first I was disappointed that Drizzt was not in this book but soon became enthralled with the story of Wulfgar. His slow recovery was brilliantly narrated by Mr Salvatore. Well worth a little side trip in an excellent saga.
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Sarah S
5.0 out of 5 stars I love these books
Reviewed in Canada on May 9, 2020
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Another great one, not my favorite but necessary to continue the series. Came in great condition. I love these books. Very happy.
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Sebastian
5.0 out of 5 stars This series!!!!!
Reviewed in Australia on January 16, 2018
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I got put onto this series by a friend and in turn have put 2 of mine onto it you will read a lot of comments that say don't read this far but ...Just read them!!!
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GicelAn
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality
Reviewed in Canada on November 7, 2019
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Embla F.
4.0 out of 5 stars A story about recovery, relationships, and justice
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2019
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I was initially wary of reading this book, as Drizzt (the reason I really read the Drizzt series) is not in it. I have not been a huge fan of Wulfgar, and reading an entire book about him - and him being an insufferable drunk, at that! - put me off.
However, as soon as I got into the book, I was hooked. I could barely put it down. What a story. Wow.
I will not write any spoilers here, but suffice to say it's a tale of recovery and healing. It's a tale of friendship, family, love. A tale that is not afraid of exploring difficult choices and experiences.
I loved how every other chapter was about some seemingly random characters in a tiny village called Auckney, who were not (as has been the case in many of Salvatore's earlier books) about some quest for a powerful object or similar. The tension in those chapters was so thick that I found myself way more involved than I usually do when the POV switches.
The chapters about Wulfgar are... inspirational, and I now find myself liking him as a character.
I definitely recommend this book, both to Wulfgar-fans and those who, like me, initially disliked him.
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