Sure, some of the things in Passage to Dawn could have been better, but writing is an art, a creative process, and with most things like that there are always ways to improve. And what is so wrong with Drizzt being nearly perfect? So what if it isn't totally "realistic". That word is subjective. This is fantasy, it obviously ISN'T realistic. I for one would be sorely disappointed if Drizzt strayed from his path. He has faced so many trials and so much pain to get where he is, he deserves to continue down the right path. If his "perfection" grates so one some people's nerves, is it because they are perhaps a bit jealous? I will continue to look forward to the books about this "deserving drow."