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Summary: Third in the Series
Review: Magician's Gambit takes over where Queen of Sorcery left off. Ce'Nedra, the Imprerial Princess, is finding herself feeling tender toward Garion, and Garion seems totally oblivious most of the time. Now she has to be left behind while Garion, Belgarath, and the others continue on their search for the orb and she's worried about him. Garion has to continue struggling with the powers that he has and doesn't want, for if he does not learn to use them, they may eventually destroy him. David Eddings' characters are delightful and well thought out. The storyline is adventurous and fun, even if it is a tad predictable, though its predictableness does not lessen the reader's enjoyment of the story.
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Summary: Surprise running thin
Review: Once again I am shocked by yet another amazing book in The Belgariad series. My expectations for these books were extremely low before I started reading them, but over and over again I am surprised as I get caught up in the plot and in the amazing characters. However, by now my surprise is wearing off and I'm becoming more and more scepticle of the overall quallity of the writing.The plot is simple: a boy called Garion has started a quest into perilous lands to recover the Orb of Aldur, a very powerful magical item which was stolen by a thief. With the Orb, the thief could awaken the evil god Torak and then mount a campaign to attack and defeat the western civilizations, all of which are eternal enemies of Torak. Garion is traveling with his aunt Polgara, his grandfather Belgarath (both of which are sorcerors), and several other interesting characters as he chases down the thief to recover the Orb. All the while Garion is discovering a strange power which he has, and things are revealed about a mysterious other awareness which inhabits his thoughts occasionally. That was just the basic plot-as basic as it gets. That was simple, but the details and twists in the book pulled me in from the first pages, and constantly I found myself caught up in it, turning the pages as fast as I could to finish and find out what happens. The thing about the plot is that it's exactly what I started reading fantasy books for in the first place. The Belgariad captures your imagination and curiosity better than so many other series, and it inevitably led to me sitting around, reading a few hundred pages a day because I just couldn't put it down. Then, there are the characters. I can say that the characters took no small part in getting me caught up in Magician's Gambit. I found that I cared about the characters quite a bit. I really wanted to see how they'd change over time, with their general actions and actions toward each other. I was very pleased as I found that, like in the first two books, the developement of the characters was natural and believable. However, my initial shock of how amazing the plot and characters are began to wear off as I got into the book as I found more and more ways to criticize the writing. The quality of the writing really isn't anything special. There are parts which should be shortened, parts which should be lengthened, and parts which just simply need work. I have read some really amazing books before by really amazing authors, and the quality of the writing really isn't anything special. In the end, though, I had to give this four stars. I can't say something's terrible if I was so caught up in it and read it in just a day or two. I'd reccomend it-it's easy, enjoyable, and a very good example of a fantasy book. *Please give me feedback-helpful or not?*
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Summary: Tolkein Fanatics Beware!
Review: The Magician's Gambit, and this entire series rocks! I have also read Tolkein's Hobbit and Lord of the Rings and I thought they were great. But they were very intricate and sometimes VERY difficult to get into and enjoy. A lot of Tolkein groupies are out Eddings-bashing. They seem to think that a great fantasy epic is a threat to their geekdom. Well towel off people, and realize that its just another great fantasy series. Yes there are times when the plot of the Belgariad is a bit predictable. That is about the only negative thing (if you consider that negative) that can be said about this series and the Mallorean. The characters are extremely rich and diversified. You are plunged into their very lives. Playful, witty, even affectionate banter is a staple to the stability of these wonderful characters, from the first campfire banter between Silk and Barak outside of Faldor's farm, all the way to Garion and his unforseen buddy Zakath on the Island of Perivior. There is a lot of good humor throughout the entire series. Lots of good savage fighting, even if a bit easy for the good guys, but hey - they had the Overlord of the West on their side! As far as this individual book goes... In a nutshell it was excellent. Not many fantasy books can actually get a sniffle outta me, but when Garion brought that colt back to life up in the cave of the gods, I almost got a bit choked up. I guess I have a soft spot for horses. By the way, Lord Hettar rules! Buy, read, and covet the enitre 10 book series. You will love it and find new things to celebrate every time you read it!!
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Summary: Fantasy World
Review: This book is filled with mystery, fantasy, and a little romance. I enjoyed reading about the quests of Ce'Nedra and her doubts about Garion, the farm boy she was destined to marry. Her feelings for Garion grew and as he was going to face the powerful magician, she was worried about his fate. Garion is on a quest to find the magical orb of Aldur, which was stolen by Zedar. His palm is silver, which gives him the power to hold the orb. When the book ends, the characters are in the middle of a battle. Garion and his band of warriors end up in enemy territory, searching for the orb.
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Summary: Magician's Gambit
Review: This book the Magician's Gambit is an entertaining fantasy book wriiten by David Eddings. Being the third book in the series of 5 the characters are well developed and the dialouge between the characters is humerous and entertaining. The plot is interesting and the Will and the Word system of magic is another look on things from the usual wands and magic words of other fantasy novels. The action flows in well with the social part of the book. The wide spectrum of cultures in the book are interesting from xenophobic canabals to economicly driven empires. Overall the book Magician's Gambit and series the Belgeriad is a very fun read.
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Summary: Fantastic
Review: This book, as well as the rest of the series is fantastic. Yes, people are correct when they say that it can become predictable but that is only because the characters grab you and won't let go. The personalities of these characters are so real it is like they are in the room with you. They just grab hold of you and take you on their adventures with them. If there is only one series you can read this year. THIS SHOULD BE IT !!!
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Summary: Eddings is Excellent!
Review: This is an excellent book that leaves you just bursting for more! I am sad to say that I haven't read all of Eddings' books but what I have read is excellent. The 'Belgariad'(the series that this book is part of) has many of the components of other fantasy but they are put together in a way so that they turn out completely and amazingly different. I am an avid fantasy reader and I have found his books to be among the best fantasy I've ever read. Please, as Silk once said, "Trust me.". I would really like to see more people my age, 14, reading him. This is definately a 'must-have' for any library!
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Summary: FUN ON SEVERAL LEVELS
Review: This is one of several books by Eddings in a continuing saga,"The Belgariad" and "The Malloreon." The entire series can be read for several different reasons. First, they are simple and just fun to read. Secondly, some of the writing is so bad, that it is an absolute delight. I rently hand a proglong illnes, and for lack of anything else to do, started reading both series again. Upon finishing, I was able to find over 200 discrepancies in the story line. I have no doubt, with a third reading, I could find more. BUT...as I said, they are a fun read. The character developement is great and the banter between the characters is wonderful. I recommend these books.
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Summary: Great!
Review: This is the best book in the Belgarion serie. It contains one of the most famous scenes in the books. The one beteween Belgarath and Ctuchik. It's awesome. A lot of fun (as in the rest of Eddings books) and more excitement then in the others in Belgarion. Read it!
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Summary: Breath-taking and adventurous!
Review: This novel has many twists and surprises that leave you grasping for more and more. I believe it's a great book for all ages, I myself am a 13 year old. The characters are well brought up and witty. There is humor, adventure, horror, intrigue, and all the elements of a great novel!
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