King of the Murgos

Rating:
Summary: nice, but not as good as the first one
Review: A good read, albeit not as good as the first one. Eddings steps on the brakes (he has to save plot-stuff for the other volumes) and the proceedings come, somehow, to a halt. But this is not a negative review! The book is very readable, just very different from Guardians of the West. Eddings simply couldn't continue advancing the plot too far, and it shows. Maybe it's good not to bombard the reader with 1 zillion ideas, like, say, Clive Barker.

Rating:
Summary: fair is fair...
Review: After getting through the Guardians of the west (which is awful), i thought I should be fair and give him one more chance. Mistake!! bunch of semi-Gods wanders around, no real opposition. Conversation is awful, cynical, do these Characters belong in NYC in the year 1999? Again, What is the story?

Rating:
Summary: Slow but effective in delivery.
Review: An Eddings fan I am. But the problem here is that a blue print can be seen as to what shall occur later on. It's just too predictable, nevertheless entertaining at the same time. The development of Silk is absorbing whilst Sadi's enterance into "The Group" is brilliant. David and Leigh, you both are extremely creative but at the same time, dare I say predictable.

Rating:
Summary: Needs improvement
Review: Before I start, let me say that the Belgariad is the second best fantasy series ever written. Tolkien was the best and I don't expect him to be overthrown in my lifetime. But the Belgariad was spectacular. The Mallorean stinks. What made the Belgariad wonderful was the versatility and freshness of the characters. Silk had enemy's everywhere, and you could never tell what exploits might get him in trouble. But Eddings didn't use a single exploit that wasn't mentioned in the last books. And I'm sorry, the incident in Tolnedra was despicable. These people are not butchers. You don't go out and revenge yourself on people by indiscriminately cutting their throats. I enjoyed this book, but it was mostly because I grew genuinely attached to the characters in the last book. Personally, I blame the editor.

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Summary: Malloreon seems to be a weak immitation of Belariad...
Review: Belgariad was a good series... The characters were funny and likable. Its plot, believable. I had no trouble suspending my beliefs to go along with the storyline. In Malloreon series, the plot is too similar. The characters too static, as in they don't seem to grow except physically. Moreover, they are all becoming alike. Most male characters drink too much and most of the time are rather clueless. Female characters take too much delight in making male characters suffer... They are all too witty. It seems forced, almost. Some parts are still very funny but in my opinion, David Eddings took too much of his time trying to make his characters funny. But again, I loved Belgariad series, so I probably will give Malloreon one more try and buy the third book.

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Summary: a very whimsical fantasy series
Review: Book 2 of the Mallorean

King of the Murgos continues Belgarion's quest to find his kidnapped son. He is following someone named Zandramas but he is several months behind. The search begins with Belgarion and a group of people named by Prophecy. Belgarion's grandfather, the sorcerer Belgarath, mentions that while it may appear to be a roundabout way to go about the search, it is actually quicker to follow the instructions of prophecy. In this way, Belgarion gains ground on Zandramas.

In King of the Murgos, the party (Belgarion, Belgarath, Polgara, Silk, Durnik, Toth, and CeNedra) journey in the quest to find Belgarion and CeNedra's son. Oddly enough, they stop many times along the way and spend a good deal of time at each place. In the odd way that the world of David Eddings works, this actually helps them gain time on Zandramas. They learn some more of the reasons of why Zandramas kidnapped Geran and where she is going. As they journey we are introduced to more characters (some of whom join Belgarion's quest).

I have seen comments to the effect that the Mallorean is essentially a rip off of the first series, the Belgariad. In a sense, this is true. We have most of the same characters and the quest feels similar. Eddings actually addresses this in the book and it becomes inherent in the world of the Belgariad/Mallorean. It is part of how the prophecy works. On the other hand, the story is more mature than the first and some of the characters have matured (Belgarion, for one). We have to remember that this is not high fantasy on the level of Tolkien or George Martin. David Eddings writes a more light hearted and whimsical fantasy. He has an entirely different touch and Eddings is just a lot of fun to read. King of the Murgos is another entertaining entry in a very fun and familiar world.

Rating:
Summary: a very whimsical fantasy series
Review: Book 2 of the Mallorean

King of the Murgos continues Belgarion's quest to find his kidnapped son. He is following someone named Zandramas but he is several months behind. The search begins with Belgarion and a group of people named by Prophecy. Belgarion's grandfather, the sorcerer Belgarath, mentions that while it may appear to be a roundabout way to go about the search, it is actually quicker to follow the instructions of prophecy. In this way, Belgarion gains ground on Zandramas.

In King of the Murgos, the party (Belgarion, Belgarath, Polgara, Silk, Durnik, Toth, and CeNedra) journey in the quest to find Belgarion and CeNedra's son. Oddly enough, they stop many times along the way and spend a good deal of time at each place. In the odd way that the world of David Eddings works, this actually helps them gain time on Zandramas. They learn some more of the reasons of why Zandramas kidnapped Geran and where she is going. As they journey we are introduced to more characters (some of whom join Belgarion's quest).

I have seen comments to the effect that the Mallorean is essentially a rip off of the first series, the Belgariad. In a sense, this is true. We have most of the same characters and the quest feels similar. Eddings actually addresses this in the book and it becomes inherent in the world of the Belgariad/Mallorean. It is part of how the prophecy works. On the other hand, the story is more mature than the first and some of the characters have matured (Belgarion, for one). We have to remember that this is not high fantasy on the level of Tolkien or George Martin. David Eddings writes a more light hearted and whimsical fantasy. He has an entirely different touch and Eddings is just a lot of fun to read. King of the Murgos is another entertaining entry in a very fun and familiar world.

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Summary: Read All his books!!!
Review: Dear readers, I think that Eddings is one of the greatest authors of Fantasy books. There is excitement, homour, and evrything else that a good book needs. The only problem with his books is the same story line and plot throughtout almost all his books. If you compare Belgarion to Sparhawk they are almost identicle except for subtle details. But I would highly encourage you to read all his books (I have read them at least 3 times myself). Dear David- I love your books and I really would like it if you continues the adventures of Belgarion, Belgarath and all the rest of the characters. Start from where you left off at the Seeress of Kell. Thankyou for your great books!! -Addicted reader

Rating:
Summary: Well, it is at least readable.
Review: Eddings' writing style is readable, and that's the only way anyone can finish this book. This is one of the most repetitive and useless books in the world. Here's what happens throughout the whole book. They ride into a place with a lengthy description that means nothing to the reader, every character makes a bad, monotonous wisecrack about another's character's trait, they discover a little bit of information about a prophecy that we all know is going to take place, which we know who is going to win.

This time, they ride into Nyssia, and then into Murgo. They talk to a few people, and everyone does their own thing. About ten pages out of the 400 or so pages further the plot along, and that's about it.

It's boring, dull, and should not have been written.

Rating:
Summary: Well, it is at least readable.
Review: Eddings' writing style is readable, and that's the only way anyone can finish this book. This is one of the most repetitive and useless books in the world. Here's what happens throughout the whole book. They ride into a place with a lengthy description that means nothing to the reader, every character makes a bad, monotonous wisecrack about another's character's trait, they discover a little bit of information about a prophecy that we all know is going to take place, which we know who is going to win.

This time, they ride into Nyssia, and then into Murgo. They talk to a few people, and everyone does their own thing. About ten pages out of the 400 or so pages further the plot along, and that's about it.

It's boring, dull, and should not have been written.