Diamond Throne

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Summary: Familiar Storyline, But Different Enough to Make a Good Read
Review: The Belgariad: Group of heros go in search of a mystical glowing blue stone to save the world/universe. The Mallorean: Same group of heros with a mystical glowing blue stone go in search of a mystical glowing red stone to save the world/universe. The Elenium: New group of heros go in search of a mystical glowing blue... Hey, wait a minute...!

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Summary: The Greatest book (series) in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: The Diamond Throne and the other two books in this series are among the best I've ever read.David Eddings brings you into this world of action,love,magic,adventure,creatures,and everthing else that makes a great book.This is a most read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Summary: Calling all kids, calling all kids
Review: The fact that 93.7% of David Eddings fans are either 12 and under or grade A morons says more about his work than any review ever could...

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Summary: Good, but...
Review: On its own, I think this book is superior to much of Edding's earlier work in the Belgariad and the Mallorean. The characters are a bit more fleshed out and entertaining, and I especially enjoyed his ways of introducing some of them. Unfortunately, however, I read this book (and hence the series) AFTER the Belgarion, etc. Therefore, much of the plotline was transparent, as I had read it before. Don't get me wrong. It was still an enjoyable read and all. I just had hoped for a few teenie-weenie plot surprises here and there...

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Summary: A very entertaining read!
Review: I have purchased all of Eddings' fantasy novels and I admit that I have read all of them at least 5 times over. Although the characters and plots are quite traditional (the requisite thief, knights,royalty,magic,etc.), what makes me recommend his books is the certain fun you will get from reading them. I really recommend these novels to anybody who wants an entertaining evening at home with a book in one hand and a pack of chips in the other! I would not call his books "serious" (unlike Robin Hobb's excellent Assasin series). Still, it is obvious that Eddings puts much thought into each of his characters, and I think you will find yourself liking even the most minor of characters in the series for what he/she adds to the story. His characters are all the type of people you would like to meet in real life; full of honor, humor, wit, loyalty, feeling and strength. Sparhawk's adventures are a bit more fastpaced than that of Garion's (the very first series) and you will definitely find common elements in both of them. The younger reader will enjoy Garion's story (as I did when I started out) but older readers will appreciate the great humour and fun to be found amoungst Sparhawk and his fellow knights. We can't always be in the mood for 'serious' fantasy and fiction...grab an Eddings book for some fun and relaxation instead!

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Summary: Slow start, but enthralling towards the end.
Review: I started to read the book but found it hard to get past the first chapter. It was easy to give up but I decided to struggle on and found it hard to put down. The characters were believable and the story fantastic and when i finished I went straight out to buy the other books. A wonderful book for fans of the Belgariad.

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Summary: Best series ever!!!
Review: I loved this series!!!I have also read the series that followed.You just cannot put them down.The characters pull you in and really hold your attention.You keep wondering what is going to happen around the next corner. This series never slows down and keeps you on the edge of your chair until the last page and then you are looking for the next book to see what happens next.Wouldn't it be great if they made a movie!!

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Summary: I LOVE this series...it has all you need in a true fantasy!
Review: This series is by far one of my favorite fantasy series of all time. In fact, although I LOVE the Belgariad/Mallorean series (a must read for any Fantasy fan), I believe that Eddings' Elenium/Tamuli series is one the finest I have ever read. Fans of Epic Fantasy should not miss this series. If you like Eddings, I recommend: "Riftwar saga" and "Serpentwar Saga," among other books, by Raymond Feist; The "Sword of Truth" series by Terry Goodkind; & the "Amber" series by Roger Zelazny. Any of the books in the series by Robert Jordan is also good, but after the first two books, they tend to drag a little. Good Reading!

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Summary: Boring
Review: A rehash of characters in previous books. It seems almost everyone has the same "wry" sense of humor, or sarcasm. I got the second book, only because I felt obligated to finish the story. If its no better, I won't bother with the third.

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Summary: Excellent, excellent book!!
Review: This was the second David Eddings book I have read (the first was The Shining Ones) and I liked every part of it. Not one part of the plot was slow. I have now included David Eddings as one of my all time favorite authors. Keep up the good work, Mr. Eddings!!