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Title: The Belgariad ( Vol. 1 (Books 1-3): Pawn of Prophecy) |
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Review of The Belgariad, Vol. 1 (Books 1-3): Pawn of Prophecy, Queen of Sorcery, Magician's Gambit
- Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddingsâ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonderâand the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.
It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant towerâand a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.
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Comments for The Belgariad ( Vol. 1 (Books 1-3): Pawn of Prophecy)
- Posted on 2008-07-16
Great Escape
If what interests you is escapism with fascinating characters, these stories are an excellent past time. I recommend them to people of all age groups and can't wait to get my hands on the next series.
Score: 5
- Posted on 2008-07-14
Behold the Fantasy King!
The Belgariad series by David Eddings is one of the most addictive series I have ever read. The characters and his world are fully developed, and there is a good spicing of humor mixed in with the suspense and horror. The characters are wonderful. Aunt Pol is a particular favorite. The massive series, which includes the Mallorean, reads quickly and is always a joy-much like comfort food, this is comfort reading.
By Verna McKinnon, author of "Gate of Souls, A familiar's Tale Book One."
Score: 5 - Posted on 2008-07-11
The Belgariad Vol. 1
David Eddings has a wonderful outlet on life, and I believe that anyone who buys this book from anyone will be enriched by it.
Score: 5 - Posted on 2008-07-08
A good series and fun too!
Having first read this series back in the mid/late 1980's as a high school student, I can say I enjoyed it just as much reading it 20 some odd years later. Not many can say that (Tolkien, Feist, Herbert and Eddings are some of the few).
The first thing I enjoyed was the development of the characters. Eddings does a good job making his characters real, down to earth people. It is almost as if you had been transported and were one of them. They have feelings and many of them aren't perfect (actually none of them are). Garion is quite believable and enjoyable, while his "grandfather" and "aunt" often steal the show.
This brings me to the dialogue. I love the way the characters interact with each other. They often remind me of my own family and friends and the way we interact. No Shakespearean english here. These characters are well written as is their dialogue. The humor goes a long way to making this series one of my favorites. Robert Jordan (whom another review has mentioned) really could learn something from David Eddings. Rather than the ridiculous repetitiveness which plagues Jordan's writings (the braid tugging which is a constant, the constant references to bosoms and so forth) is thankfully absent in this series.
Finally, I enjoyed the originality of the series. I really can't think of another fantasy series which is quite like this one. While Eddings is no Tolkien, the doesn't try to be, and that is a good thing. Unlike many of the series which were published in the 1970's and 80's which were unabashedly rip offs of the Lord of the Rings, this series is a breath of fresh air due to it's originality. Next to the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant and the Deryni Chronicles, this has to be one of the more unique series in the genre.
Score: 4
- Posted on 2008-07-06
Great Read
This book continually gets better and has great humor. I expect the second volume to be 5 stars.
Score: 4