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Pools of Darkness (Harpers) [Mass Market Paperback]

James M. Ward , Anne K. Brown
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (May 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1560763183
  • ISBN-13: 978-1560763185
  • Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.4 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,021,367 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A shapeshifter cat, an undead ghost-knight, and two spellcasters join forces against the minions of the evil god, Bane, when the city of Phlan vanishes from the surface of Toril.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Fine fantasy novel set in Forgotten Realms 13 Sep 2003
By Marco Busani VINE™ VOICE
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Tarl, Shal and Ren return in the sequel to Pool of Radiance. The plot involves these characters and others seeking to save Phlan by restoring it to the surface of Toril and preventing its inhabitants from being consumed by the Pool of Darkness. This novel has some excellent additions to the original cast of characters. You have Militiades a suathe, heroic undead paladin undertaking one last quest for Tyr and druid cousins Talenthia and Andoralson combining to try to stave off evil. Evaine and Gamaliel are probably the most impressive partnership in the novel, as sorceress and feline familiar. Their interaction and telepathic link helps enrich the novel immensely. Pools of Darkness also has some excellent combat sections such as the werewolf ambush and the whole Militiades initial combat and introduction section. Quite a number of demonic monsters make an appearance in this novel including: spinagons, a succubus, abishai and a Pit Fiend orchestrating them and others. All in all, this novel is well worth a read.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Great book for begginers. 7 May 1997
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I have read many Forgotten Realms books and I rate this one as a little above average becauuse although it did not sell very well it is a good book for those people just beginning their descent into the Realms.
In fact the whole trilogy was my first. Although the other books are diffuclt to understand this one is not. Fare thee well wherever thee fare.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good service, great book 13 Jan 2013
By Gideon Kalve Jarvis - Published on Amazon.com
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This volume arrived in swift time, and was everything I remembered it to be when I was a kid. Great nostalgia fuel, and actually pretty well-written on its own.
3.0 out of 5 stars I give it a rather guarded recommendation 31 Aug 2012
By Kurt A. Johnson - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Mass Market Paperback
The Moonsea city of Phlan has weathered many storms, but when the god Bane snatches the city away in its entirety, its denizens know they are in for trouble. But, Marcus, a renegade Red Wizard, has plans of his own for Phlan. Having moved Phlan to a giant cavern beneath his keep, he is determined to take it on his own, and double cross Bane. Can Phlan hold out against so much evil? And, can its would-be rescuers arrive in time?

OK, I must admit it, just about all of the complaints against this book that you see are legitimate. The whole story has an air of implausibility, as Marcus keeps throwing more and more armies at Phlan, but never comes up with enough at any one time to actually accomplish anything. The heroes are ALL larger than life, and the villains all cringing or stupid or whatnot. You need to suspend disbelief for any fantasy story, but this one asks a lot of the reader.

But, that said, the book does have its moments. There's a lot of good magic, and the adventures of the people outside the city are a good deal more realistic and interesting. I don't regret the time I spent reading this book, but I am giving it away, as I can NOT imagine reading it again. On the whole, I give it a rather guarded recommendation.
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