Elminster: The Making of a Mage

While I was reading the reviews for this book. The few one-star reviewers made NO SENSE. Calling Elminster a wuss. Excuse me he is only a kid. Actually pretty strong kid after seeing his parents murdered right in front of his eyes. Then they say there is nudity. I have read about nudity in some of Lackey's books and this is G-rated. I love the progression of the book just like in a PC generated D & D game which divided up each part of the book While I read the book I saw no typos and Greenwood did a great story. The fact is that there was not enough history and not to much. But I look forward to the rest of the series with great excitement. The only critical thing I have to say about the series is the fact that the order of the books are kinda of confusing. I will list what I think is the correct order: 1. Elminster: The Making of the Mage.2. Elminster in Myth Drannor 3. The Temptation of Elminster4. Elminster in Hell5. Upcoming Elminster's Daughter.I hope everyone will enjoy this great series.

As a fan of the Dragonlance realm, I was hesitant about starting a new "world". However I was recommended books by R.A.Salvatore, and my interest in the Realms was piqued. I figured I had better start with this novel to get really familiar with the Realms and Elminster, and I was surprised at the page turning ability this novel created.From his start as a prince, to a thief, to a woman priestess, to a man again and an apprentice, this novel had it all.All I will say is enjoy!

This is probably what I would call the BEST AD & D world based novel I have read so far. It delves so deep into the personality and background of what many would call THE main character of the Forgotten Realms background. When I first started it I was a little sceptical. After all how many pages can you write about someone who appears in all Forgotten Realms written works ? But once again I experienced the true wonder of Ed Greenwoods writing, and as the subject says : the night ended before the book did.. This book definately has a space on my fantasy shelves.

I think this is the best book I ever read about the Forgotten Realms. Finally there is a well written background about one of the best NPC's in the Realms. You've got to buy this one. And one thing. Ignore the bad remarks about Ed Greenwood. He's an excellent writer and we shouldn't forget that he's the one who invented the Forgotten Realms. So back off en let the man do his outstanding writing!

Ed Greenwood did a great job with Elminster: The Making of a Mage. If you've read other books with the masterful Elminster in it, you will be pleasantly surprised when reading how his stupendous mage powers came about. The book is full of magic and intrigue, so you're kept interested throughout the book and even wanting more. For those of you who haven't read any of the Forgotten Realms series, you will still find a great read from this book. Elminster is a commanding mage who is centuries old. He is well respected by all in the Realm, including those that oppose him. Finding out why and how he became the mage that he is now will leave you enlightened and full of awe at the wisdom and character of Elminster.