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Summary: Time for a new story Mr. Eddings
Review: Honestly, it's time for a new story. David Eddings has told the same worn-out story at least 3 times now. (Belgariad, Mallorean [sp], Diamond Throne, etc.) "Belgarath" is an expert re-hashing and fleshing out of story already presented in other novels. The only thing that keeps Eddings' work going is his characterizations, and even his characters are starting to look the same.....
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Summary: I may be biased, but it was great!
Review: I've loved Eddings' writing for years, so I greeted the arrival of this book with utter glee. It certainly didn't disappoint, either. It rehashed some parts, yes. But these parts were either so exciting I didn't mind, went into greater detail, or showed events from a whole new perspective ( Belgarath's slightly amoral but funny view, as opposed to Polgara's outraged understanding of events, or more often, Garion's befuddled and innocent take.) I understood, for the first time, the origins of beliefs, traditions, and anger-filled rivalries in this wonderful universe of David Eddings. I'd say it's a great read for those just getting into the series, old fans who want to return, or anyone who likes good, old-fashioned fantasy
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Summary: A worthy addition to the Eddings collection.
Review: For those of you who have encountered a David Eddings novel before, the excellent quality will come as no surprise.
For those of you who have never read any of his novels, I would recommend you take the phone off the hook and make no plans. His subtle style takes you into the story and tends to make you late for appointments. If you are lucky enough to pick-up his latest offering on a weekend, make certain that someone will come over to make you the occasional meal and turn you over from time to time. Most novels look at one particular time in the protagonist's life (usually during some crisis) and tell the tale of what that person did. If the author is a really good storyteller, the reader will also have some idea of the reasons why or if the reasons are unclear, the reader will want to find out why. This book takes the reader back to a time before the events of the first books and gives us some of this insight into the non-hero characters. Oh sure, Mr. Eddings is not the first to try this, but he does it better than TSR, that's for sure.
In the original series, Belgarath does something fairly nasty to one of the "bad guys" and I was left wondering if what he did was really necessary and I wondered if that behaviour was consistent with the character. Having read more about Belgarath, I now sympathize and feel better about what he did. It may sound like a little thing, but it just goes to show you what a novel like this does to people. Keep up the good work Mr. Eddings!!!!!
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Summary: DON'T try to be funny
Review: To be fair, I'll admit that by the time I read this book, I already wasn't into David Eddings anymore. Still, I USED to like the Balgariad. After readings this book I've come up with a rule: never get to in to things. Belgarath was one of my favorite characters up to the "Malorian." Now he just seems stupid. If someone can live that long without learning anything, he MUST be. Maybe David Eddings never spoke to old people, and so doesn't realize that years themselves - even if nothing tangable is acheived - make a differance. Also, through this book Eddings managed to do the nearly impossable task of taking out any element of magic and mistery that remained.. An amazing talent, but one, I hope, that will not be wide spread
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Summary: THIS BOOK IS GREAT!
Review: This book was brilliant! I'd waited for this for so long! It answered so many of those unanswered questions. Sure, the story went over some things, but did so in such a brilliant and funny way, I felt instantly closer to Belgarath. I cried in some parts (When Poledra "died"), laughed in some parts (The funny narrative by "The Ancient One"himself) and was angry in others (When Torak did very evil things). This is definately the kind of writing we have come to expect from David Eddings, and his wife, Leigh. I think everyone who has read any of Edding's book should read this NOW
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Summary: Get comfy & lose yourself in Eddings' world
Review: Belgarath's barbed comments and muses in both THE BELGARIAD and THE MALLOREAN left you wondering what had made his view on life so jaded. BELGARATH THE SORCERER answered most, but not all, of the questions left by the two series. (If all questions were answered, where would that leave the Eddings couple if they wanted to write another companion book to this storyline?) Those who have not read THE BELGARIAD and/or THE MALLOREAN may have a hard time following Belgarath's comments to the reader, but if they are looking to "feel out" the story, this is a good way. I recommend a babysitter (if you have kids), your favorite munchies, getting comfortable and letting yourself be swept away in an enchanting story by two superb authors
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Summary: All about Belgrath's and the God's past. A Great Book!!!!!
Review: This book is one of the best by Eddings. It tells all about when Belgrath was growing up and how the different races followed their god. It tells how the gods fought and how Torak split the world. Also the life of the orb. This book is the best I have read and I have read it many times. So if you want a book with action, romance, and edge of your chair excitment buy this book. If you don't you will miss a lot of fun
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Summary: a delightful and witty book-a must buy for all Edding's fans
Review: The talented and usually infuriating Belgarath the Sorcerer tells of his fantastic lifetime in this wonderfully written book by David and Leigh Eddings. It had all the qualities a fantasy book calls for- suspense, adventure, humor, and the occasional teary moment. An absolutely fabulous work of art
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Summary: BELGARATH - Worth the wait, but...
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As one who awaited the ending books of both the Belgariad and the Malloreon for what seemed an eternity, I also awaited BELGARATH anxiously. I found the historical view of the Old Wolf's life and times enlightening, interesting and at times hilarious. Belgarath's parenthetical comments to his "audience" were well worth the price of admission.
Still, somehow, the closure of the book somehow left me dry. Even though Eddings neatly tied off almost every loose end left behind at the ending of the Malloreon, the end of BELGARATH left a definite impression of incompletion.
Will there be a POLGARA THE SORCERESS? I hope so. Will it be as satisfying as the Belgariad or the Malloreon? Honestly, I can't see how.
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Summary: Delightful answers to intriguing questions
Review: A couple years ago I picked up THE BELGARIAD books....and read them all within a month. Ditto THE MALLOREON. I became an Eddings fan overnight. BELGARATH THE SORCERER is a delightful companion to the two series, and should be read after enjoying the ten other books. The switch to first-person narrative works splendidly (I hope the Eddingses continue that format with Polgara's history) and the humor, always a treat in an Eddings book, is even sharper here. The Old Wolf's fiendishness is here in technicolor as he explains a lot of the pre-history for which there was no room in the two earlier series....What exactly were the Accords of Vo Mimbre? Why isn't there a country called Aloria? Where did the Darine and Mrin codexes come from? It's all there, with a minimum amount of tedium. It's like spending an evening with the Ancient One over a tankard of ale while he tells tales as only he can. Bravo
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