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The Belgariad by David Eddings
« on: 2012-08-21, 17:37:29 »
There are no words for how disappointed I was when the search function found nothing on this series. For me, it is the absolute epitome of fantasy. It takes me right away from the stresses of reality, into a excellently defined world, with powerful and creative (if stereotypical) characters. This one series really introduced me to the fantasy genre (and to a love of reading itself) at the age of 5, and I have never considered another series to be its equal. If you haven't read it, I REALLY recommend it.
As a warning, the first book IS a little slow, and the development of the protagonist is predictable, but the series is worth the read, without a doubt. Just because something is cliche doesn't mean it can't be excellent.

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Re: The Belgariad by David Eddings
« Reply #1 on: 2012-08-21, 18:12:28 »
David Eddings was a somewhat local, having lived the last bit of his life in Carson City. He's my mom's favorite author & I started reading his stuff in High School.

BTW have you ever noted the similarities between the Belgariad/ Mallorean series's and the Ellenium/Tamuli series's?
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Re: The Belgariad by David Eddings
« Reply #2 on: 2012-08-21, 18:18:24 »
I have noticed, yes, though I haven't read the Elenium/Tamuli in a goodly while now.
Whilst still a good read, it's a shame that Eddings didn't come up with many new ideas whilst he was still around.

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Re: The Belgariad by David Eddings
« Reply #3 on: 2012-08-21, 18:55:12 »
Yes David Eddings is my all time favorite author! I also read the Belgariad/ Mallorean and the Ellenium/Tamuli Series and agree that the general premise of two series was the same however this of course could be said of nearly all fantasy genres. What I commend the most about David Edding’s writing style is his phenomenal dialogues between his characters which is possibly the hardest aspect of writing a novel IMO.  ;)
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Re: The Belgariad by David Eddings
« Reply #4 on: 2012-08-21, 20:02:39 »
I've never heard of this guy to my recollection.  Since I dig fantasy, I'll look him up.  I'm wrapping up the Sword of Truth series now, on the last book, Confessor and will be looking for something to fill the time until the next thing catches my fancy.

I like formulaic stuff from time to time.
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Re: The Belgariad by David Eddings
« Reply #5 on: 2012-08-21, 20:34:52 »
Sir William: Try 'Oath Of Swords' by David Weber. I think it will be to your liking.
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Re: The Belgariad by David Eddings
« Reply #6 on: 2012-08-23, 00:22:58 »
i love these books, they were an easy read on the metro. great story line!

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Re: The Belgariad by David Eddings
« Reply #7 on: 2012-08-23, 11:35:36 »
I've never heard of this guy to my recollection.  Since I dig fantasy, I'll look him up.  I'm wrapping up the Sword of Truth series now, on the last book, Confessor and will be looking for something to fill the time until the next thing catches my fancy.

I like formulaic stuff from time to time.

Don't forget the prequel!
http://www.amazon.com/First-Confessor-Legend-Searus-ebook/dp/B008GT83FG/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1345721178&sr=1-1&keywords=first+confessor

I also recently read this guys Sovereign of the Seven Isles series (he's up to book 4, 5 should be out by the end of this year)-
http://www.amazon.com/David-A.-Wells/e/B0056UNJCU/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1345721232&sr=1-2-ent

It's pretty good, but you can definitely see the influence Terry Goodkind had on him.

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Re: The Belgariad by David Eddings
« Reply #8 on: 2012-08-23, 14:43:54 »
About Magda Searus?  That should be good.  Didn't much care for Law of Nines - which dealt with the non-magical world that Richard had created at the end of Confessor.  He never explicitly said so, but there were little tells that pointed you to that.
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Re: The Belgariad by David Eddings
« Reply #9 on: 2013-04-29, 15:52:41 »
These books had side novels that were worth a read. Belgareth the Sorcerer, and Polgera the Sorceress 
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Re: The Belgariad by David Eddings
« Reply #10 on: 2013-04-29, 16:04:17 »
I'm currently making my way through Stephen Lawhead's Dragon King trilogy- you can get the entire set on Amazon for a big discount; I just completed his King Raven trilogy (a re-imagining of the Robin Hood tale, I thought it very well done) and read a couple of samples of some of his other books and decided on the Dragon one.  So far, its up to his usual snuff...that is, quite good.
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