- Paperback: 310 pages
- Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (21 April 1994)
- ISBN-10: 0099448815
- ISBN-13: 978-0099448815
- Product Dimensions: 18.4 x 11 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,807,530 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Danilo Thann joins forces with a deadly enemy to discover who is causing the ancient ballads--the rich memory of noble quests and heroic deeds preserved by the Harper bards--to be forgotten or changed throughout Faerun.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
When bards gather for Silverymoon's Spring Faire something mysterious is amiss. The old ballads have been changed and new ones escalated into popularity--causing Harper Danilo Thann, amateur bard and professional wastriel to be the most popular musician/songwriter around. However these altered songs tend to reveal Harper secrets and cause ill will towards his great-uncle and mentor, Khelben Arunsun who assigns Danilo with the task of setting things right. Forced to team up with rogue moon elf Elaith Craulnobler to retrieve a scroll, the dragon they must face might very well be the least of Danilo's worries.
This book was excellent and exactly what I've come to expect from Elaine Cunningham. If you enjoy Harper lore, or merely the refreshing light-hearted humour with which Danilo faces his challenges, this is a must read!
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Another excellent piece of work from Elaine Cunningham, and one that any Harpers fan should have in their collection. In fact, a Harpers fan should already have it, as it is the same book as vol 8 in the Harpers series. If you haven't already got it, it's worth getting, in either form.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Like living through a role playing session
27 July 2001
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is a sequel (to elfshadow) but I don't think you have to know the predecessor to enjoy this book.
It's main characters are a female half-elf named Arilyn Moonblade, a not-as-stupid-as-he-seems human Danilo Thann, and a not-completely-evil elf named Elaith Craunobler (hope I got this right - grin).
I won't tell more about the plot (even if it IS good) since I found that what fascinated me most about this book is not the bare story but the many details around it.
For one lots of situations remind me on role-playing sessions with one big difference: the solutions which are found are simply more interesting than what often happens in role-playing sessions (it's not "we take our weapons and attack!!!").
Some details (like the riddle of the dragon) are simply ingenious. I wonder how someone can have such a vivid imagination!
Next I simply like the characters - all of them. Each and everyone has distinct features which lead to word-fencing and simply comical dialogs.
What some people might find missing is a certain kind of depth in the book. It is simply an enjoyable adventure, without dark corners or the possibility of death of one of its main characters in it. It is also not a saga style book (no complex background scenario and lots of interwoven plots.) If you want some darker, less adventure based book, try "A Game of Thrones" from George Martin.
Instead this book can be read in one fast sweep, like eating a good dessert.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A masterpiece, one of the best Forgotten Realms Novels ever.
28 July 1998
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Elaine Cunningham firmly takes her place among the best contemporary novelists with this book. Elfsong is a brilliant piece of literature that will challenge the readers mind and keep them guessing the whole way through. Readers will find it hard to put down, and even harder to keep themselves from skipping ahead to find out what happens! Filled with riddles and songs, even an encounter with a mighty dragon! It is the stuff classics are made of. This book is the sequel to Elfshadow, it beats it's predecessor by a longshot.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Cunningham doesn't disappoint
8 Jan 2000
Format:Mass Market Paperback
The Blackstaff, the name resounds with might and just a healthy dose of fear in all those who've lived in Waterdeep, or faced his anger. When a shadow from Khelban's past threatens to dethrone the lords of Waterdeep, and blemish the Midsummer season, only Danillo Thann and a surprise ally can save the city. In her second Realms novel (eighth in the Harpers series), Mrs. Elaine Cunningham delivers a supurb sophmore effort. Once again she delivers the sarcastic wit of Elaith Craulnobur, the elven rogue; and wonderfully plays him off Danillo Thann Waterdeep's beloved fop. This was a great read, the characters were round, they had meat on their bones so to say; and for all of you who read Elfshadow and loved the infamous rogue Elaith, this one's a MUST read, you'll be glad you did!
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