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Summary: Polgara The Sorceress.
Review: I enjoyed this book immenseley! Much of the story is supplemental to Belgarath The Sorcerer, told from Polgara's viewpoint, but it is much more than a rehash of the same tale. The section covering Polgara's elevation to Duchess of Erat is my favourite part, and the Wacite Arends (Irishmen to their charming core) are a likeable people. Polgara's life-long sorrow at their demise is understandable and very moving. Many readers might find Polgara maddeningly decorous and a little arrogant, but her human, loving side is well portrayed - I rather admired her! The book can seem a little pedestrian at times, but reading Polgara's story is well worth the effort. We do catch hints that the destiny of the world is now back on track, and that Polgara, Belgarath and all are now mortal - Geran will succeed Belgarion as Rivan king, for example. Nothing is said about the future of Polgara's children, although the reader feels the need to know what lies in store for them - are they too sorcerers? The impression given is that their birth is to fulfil Polgara's greatest wish - children of her own, after centuries of caring for the sons of the Rivan line. We will never know! An enjoyable, well written book, full of many fascinating characters. I would recommend it without reserve.
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Summary: Polgara's Turn To Tell-All......
Review: Polgara. The other half of the legendary duo that brought-up Garion/Belgarion to become the King of Riva. In this book, Polgara gets her chance to tell the story of how she raised and cared for generation after generation after generation of the Rivan-line and protected them from the dark-forces that wanted to change the prophecy that was passed down. Polgara leaves very few stones unturned in this novel. She discusses what it was like to be raised by her uncles and her "adventurous" father. The death of her sister, the Vale, her time on the run, the time spent at her `Rose-Chateau' and the decripting of the prophecy are all described in wonderful detail. Pol's conflictive relationship with her father is a strong part of the book too. Her comments about Belgarath and little things in general help the book to flow and provide a bit of humour at the same time. Over the centuries Pol was given many opportunities to show off her lighter side and her manipulative side as well, and her tales of these are truly enjoyable. This book has the Eddings pair at their finest and I highly recommend it. If you have read "The Belgariad" and "The Mallorean" this is a definite must-read. As a stand-alone novel there might be a few questions, but I think the book is still a nice and easy read. Overall, "Polgara the Sorceress" is a great read and a nice insight into `the other side of the story.' All that we have left is to wait to hear Torak's side of the adventure! :-)
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Summary: Very Enjoyable...
Review: I guess I don't understand why so many people review books based on their political correctness. Some have called this book "sexist", because Polgara would rather con someone into doing what she wants, instead of turning them into a toad. Makes sense to me. Women have been "gently pointing men in the right direction" for all of recorded history. So what?
This is an excellant book that fills in many of the gaps that were glossed over in the original serie's. I found it very enjoyable and have added it to my collection of "Keepers". I don't think Eddings was attempting to make any political comments, they were just writing a good book to entertain their fans. I would and do reccommend this book to all who enjoy good sword and sorcery.
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Summary: Very good
Review: I don't really see why a lot of people didn't like this book. I thought it was really good. Polgara was really snotty in some parts of the book, but isn't everyone a little stuck up sometimes?
Some advice to people who haven't read the Belgariad: This book is really confusing if you don't know the charactures from the Belgariad. I read this one first and I was confused. It is kind of interesting if you know Polgara before you read the Belgariad, but you know a lot of stuff the reader isn't really supposed to know.
I agree with some other reviewers: the part where Polgara is with the Nadraks should have been made longer.
One of the other reviewers made a comment that the witty comments were annoying. I think they lightened up the story and made it easier to read. And the thing about the side comments Polgara makes to other charactures are important. After all, Polgara was forced to write the story, so she's probably going to add in some comments to make it more interesting for her.
I don't see why Polgara fell in love with Ontrose. He really wasn't all that wonderful, and it had nothing to do with the story, or anything else that goes on. I think it was just to show that Polgara does fall in love, and can be hurt. Otherwise she might seem a little too emotionless and boring.
Anyhow, I think that people should read this book. Even if you don't like it, it does give insite into some of Polgara's actions.
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Summary: great book
Review: okay first of all well done David and Liegh for writing good books.
I have to say I don't understand why people put this book down saying its not good. Cause it is- people complain that it changes her,but I don't think it does ,you obv didn't understand her character.
If you didn't like it thats your choice I admit but you try writing 3000 years of someones life where every page has some dramatic event. No-bodys life is like that is it?!
I agree that there wasn't enough on when she was 'owned' but hey it ain't gonna change so why complain. I wished it was longer, and I wished it didn't conclude the series as they are my fave books but I realise why there ain't gonna be anymore, I'll just be upset that you don't have 'Polgaras kids' and what happened when Beldin and Vella became birds or just about anything that had the same characters. But there you go!
I loved the overall story and the way it gives you a better insight to the most important woman in the world. I think that if you took Polgara out of the Belgariad an Mallorean they would all fall apart! READ THIS BOOK
In the words of Prince Geran these books are 'bully'
If you don't know whether to buy it don't listen to bad reviews just go out and buy the book and make up your own mind!!BUY IT! READ IT! ENJOY IT! you will not regret it
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Summary: A Good Review on an Awesome Book
Review: This is book is aboiut the life story of Polgara the Sorceress. This is the climactic account of her 3000 year lifespan, and the many amazing and harrowing takles of pain, loss, joy, and duty. I believe that David Eddings has effectively compiled the information and personality of the Polgara we all know and love from The Belgaraiad and The Mallorean, using all of her characteristics and little idiosyncrasies to create a perfect and believavble history of her past. This one of my all time favorite books, and quite possibly surpasses some books of The Belgaraiad and The Mallorean. Read it!!
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Summary: Good but not
Review: i have read the Belgariad, the Malloreon, and Belgarath and thought all of them were great. When reading this book i found out something. Eddings is a great writer but Polgara has lead a very boaring life. There where some realy good parts but the rest we all ready know about.
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Summary: Coat Tails
Review: Obviously a case of Leigh doing most (if not all of the writing) and riding on the coatails of her husbands name recognition. I am sure this would not have been published without Davids name. It is not very sophisticated writing and Polgara is awful immature for someone hundreds of years old. She acts like a spoiled 16 year old.
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Summary: Book Worm
Review: First of all, dont let the people diss this book. This is a masterpice that David and Leagh made, and I would have gave it 6 stars if they let me.
Polgara is know for her beauty, but she did not start out that way. She was ugly, never baithed or did her hair as she does now.
Polgara also broke hearts when she was 16, and a girl called her 'Polly'.
Did you know that Pol and Mandorlin (spl?) are related?!?!?
Find out how they educated her before she came out of Poledras tummy
What about Beldran? How did she die?
Did Polgara ever get proposed to?
What is up with her and birds?
What was the first thing she did with her 'talent'
How did she find out to cook so well? This story is romantic (not in that way..) sad (she protected the Rivan line for thousands of years, so the kings died, with out siting on the throne..)
This is better then Belegrath, but they come real close.
For all those questions and many many more, READ IT!!
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Summary: Loved it.
Review: I loved this book. After I read this one I went out and got the other one before this one. I loved David and Leigh Eddings books, they are so gripping, you can't put it down.
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