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Summary: Great in high school; ten years later mediocre
Review: THE PAWN OF PROPHECY follows the Hero's Quest model with young Garion, who is destined to fight the evil god, Torak, and he is protected by Polgara and Belgarath. One of the true strengths of the first book are the endearing characters . . . they draw out humor but each is distinctive enough with their emotions to be different. However, that's as far as it goes since there isn't much complexity to them and they rarely change (I remember in the second series nothing had changed so it was getting really boring listening to Garion complain he was an adult in his late 20s while Polgara called him dear and treated him like a child).
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Summary: Wonderful Beginning to a Series
Review: The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of Garion, but he's just a boy and doesn't believe in magic or fate. His Aunt Pol raised him on a quiet farm, and the fact that a dark man with no shadow has constantly haunted him hasn't really bothered him all that much. Usually he doesn't even know or remember that the man is there. This book starts Garion on his journey to adulthood and gives him a glimpse of the future that may be in store for him; a future full of adventure and sorcery. David Eddings really has a knack with bringing his characters to life.
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Summary: Don't read this unless you can afford the whole series!!
Review: Reading this excellent work from David Eddings will only leave you wanting more. If you liked Tolkien then this is for you. Eddings has created a new world for you to enter, to feel the characters emotions, to live with them not just read about them.These characters feel like my family, I've been following them since I was eleven and found this book on my mother's bookshelf. I have grown up knowing their problems, fears, loves and feel for them all. All I can say is give it a try you won't be dissapointed whether you're looking for war, romance, fantasy, magic, it's all here.
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Summary: A world of fun ...
Review: This is just a fun fun series to read. It does not blow you away but it does keep you hooked throughout the whole series. I loved Books 1 and 2 the most. The series mainly takes you all over the world through the eyes of Garion, a young boy who learns sorcery. The beauty of the series are the characters - all the characters are likable and we get to read of their exploits. This isn't necessarily a deep philosophical series and it's mainly dialogue, but it's adventure.
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Summary: the best series ever
Review: I can't accurately recall the number of times I've read Edding's series but I am quite certain to say that his works are amongst the best in the field. At some point I found myself thinking like the characters and became alarmed, but that is only minor indication of how much I appreciate his works. The plot is ingenious--the series is extremely lengthy but I doubt I have ever stopped to think how long I had been reading. Definitely recommended.
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Summary: The Best
Review: This is the first in a series of the best books in the world. THey are about a quest to find and Orb that was made at the beginning of the world and stolen by bad people. It is a fantasy full of sorcery and adventure. I couldn't put it down and I finished it in like 1 week. I can't tell you very much or I would give it away but it is very good. You have to read it.
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Summary: What Fantasy Should Be!
Review: Pawn of Prophecy is probably one of the best beginnings to one of the finest series ever written. Each character has a unique personality. They can make you laugh, cry, or jump with surprise just when you least expect it. Some books are so good you want to reread them right when you finish. This book, and the other books in the series are so special that the magic stays with you a long time after you finish, and even though you don't want it to end, you also don't want to read it again the second you turn the last page. You just want to sit and enjoy the feeling. This may seem strange, but the characters in this series feel like my friends. I can talk to them when I want to and I don't have to hesitate or feel embarassed. I quickly dove into this book and really loved it and I'm sure you will too!
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Summary: A Great Book
Review: David Eddings's Pawn of Prophecy is a great book. If you like this one, I'm sure you'll like the whole series.
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Summary: A great beginning
Review: I'd place the Belgariad series in the top three or four fantasy series ever. You gotta go, TWOT by Robert Jordan, Dark Tower series by Stephen King, this one and the Mallorean followed by Terry Goodkind's series (name escapes me.. wizards rules and stuff!). The best thing about the David Eddings is his uncanny ability to make you burst out laughing at any time of the book. Not only that, but you feel differently for each character. It's not 14 different characters that are mostly alike with a few differences.. it's 14 different characters. Hell, Silk himself is 3 or 4 different people. I think this is a terrific beginning for the Belgariad. He does a good job of writing Garion's frustration of not knowing his parents, and discovering the truth about his Aunt, not to mention his finding out he's a sorceror too.
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Summary: If you ever wanted to immerse yourself in a book...
Review: I had just finished "The Druid Of Shannara" for the 4th or 5th time, and my friend Rick asked if I read alot. "Understatement," I told him, and looked up. On my shelf was about 10 or so books that I read regularly. He said, "Well, I have something that you might like." I sceptically read the insert of the "Pawn" and said I would. After 3 weeks, I had read "The Belgariad" and was starting on "The Malloreon" With a mix of wit, intrigue, and magic, Eddings stirs the calduron and delivers. I was totally mesmerized during the whole time I read it, and am sure that every fantasy fan will to. Not as long as LOTR, or as long-winded, Eddings gives a story that moves along, taking the reader along on journies that last years and move around a continent. With the upbringing of Garion to well, I'll leave that to you to find out, it moves swiftly and never disappoints. Good for kids as there's no cursing or graphic violence, and for adults with his wit and humor, Eddings gives a great start to a brilliant story.
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