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Summary: Eddings, You are truly Great!!!!
Review: In this book, and especially in the whole series, Eddings portrayal of characters in unmatched in the world of fantasy. The reading never gets dull, and except for a few minor slow parts, the action and adventure never stops. Eddings is in his prime here, and if you like fantasy, this is the man to read. The plot is quite near to that of the Belgariad, but the excitement differs, and the challenges are greater. Sparhawk and Ehlana are a truly loveable couple, and you will be captivated by this awesome tale of sorcery.
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Summary: A fun read, but lacking in substance
Review: If you're going to a family reunion or on a long plane trip, the Elenium is for you. It's a fun series, but beyond that not much more. I thouroughly enjoyed all three books, but I found myself forgetting the characters and plot after awhile - something that doesn't happen with, say, Robert Jordan or Katherine Kerr. Not profound or unforgettable, but definetly enjoyable.
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Summary: A very good book, but lacking in action.
Review: This book is a good book, yet lacks the action you would expect. If you enjoyed this book, I highly, highly reccomend the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. It has the same quality characters and interesting environment, but much more non-gratuitous violence.
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Summary: More of the same...only less interesting second / third time
Review: David Eddings needs an injection of creativity. Take all the ideas from the Belgariad, mix them around, and presto...this book and series. Take a bunch of characters and send them running all over a map. Very new idea.And this first book is all scene setting...from the prologue it was clear we were after this wondrous jewel...it took a whole book to get to this point. Sparhawk has been described as a great character by some people - his temperament is identical to Belgarath - a grumpy old man. The only action from this awesome hero is against weak opposition, and poorly described. Conversation between the characters is repetitive and tiring from the constant sniping... There are many examples of fantasy out there. Don't waste your time on an author with no new thoughts...
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Summary: Eddings is God!!!
Review: This book is the first I had read of Eddings. But I was instantly hooked, he is the most captivating author I have ever read. I especially like Sparhawk(the lead character). The plot and characters are fully developed and very interesting to read, so much that I finished the whole series in a week.
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Summary: Keep the kleenex handy!!!!
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this series!! I not only became attached to Sparhawk, but to Kuric (I can't remember how to spell it) as well!!! This series made me laugh for hours and cry for days. Eddings has a way of making the characters seem somehow real!!! A definate 10!
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Summary: Oh Sparhawk, You're Wonderful!!!!
Review: David Eddings can do no wrong in my eyes! Even if, when reading this book, you feel like maybe one of the characters resembles someone from Eddings' Belgariad, you get caught up in this story. The thing I loved most about this book was it's central character, Sparhawk. He's not young, he's not gorgeous (or so you're let to believe - I have my doubts!), he has a VILE temper and isn't afraid to use it and if he does a job - he does it whole-heartedly. Oh, and his horse is just as much of a character as he is!! For me though, the last half of this series, (the Tamuli) is when the people REALLY come alive for me although the journey to get there isn't a hard one, well for the reader that is! Brilliant, read it, you won't regret it.
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Summary: Nothing new here....
Review: Although David Eddings has written some great books, this trilogy is definitely not among them. I am more than a little disappointed with David Eddings. It seems to me that after developing a certain style for instance in the Belgariad series, he is now trying to sell the same story again, and again, and again... All who has read a number of fantasy books (and especially Eddings') are familiar with the plot here. A great evil god is threatening the world, and a great warrior, a thief, some magic deity or other gathers together to thwart the evil plans. I recognised a lot of the Belgariad in this trilogy, and I think its about time David Eddings came up with something new. By all means, if you loved the Belgariad, and don't mind reading something wery similar, you probably will enjoy this. But if you're looking for a creative addition to the fantasy genre, you're gonna be disappointed.
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Summary: Not a hero like all the rest!!!
Review: I think that the most distinguish with this book is that the hero/adventurer Sporehawk is not like Belgarion or the other heroes in David Eddings books. For example, Sporehawk uses the subworld leader in Cimmura to guard the city while he`s away.
2: He kills without mercy, is not afraid to backstab and is not ALWAYS in a good mood, but sometimes feels like a kill or two would be just fine.
Else, I can just say that David Eddings never goes out of style!
He`s one of the kings and I look forward to more releases from him...
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Summary: Very readable epic fantasy
Review: This was the first of Eddings' books that I have read so I compare it with other epic fantasy I am familiar with (Tolkien, Lawhead and Jordan, among others). In contrast to Jordan, whose characters seem to be acted upon rather than witting actors themselves, Eddings' Sparhawk, like his other characters, is a complete protagonist whose actions make sense and whose motivations are clear. Eddings' writing makes for highly enjoyable reading and obviously comes from a person versed in mythology and medievalism. Not a competitor for Tolkien but definitely Recommended.
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