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King of the Murgos (The Malloreon #2)
In this second book of The Malloreon, Garion and Ce'nedra continue the quest begun in Guardians of the West. In their party travel the immortal Belgarath the Sorcerer, his daughter Polgara the Sorceress, and the little Drasnian, Silk.
Garion knows that it is the mysterious figure Zandramas who is responsible for the abduction of his infant son, and he and his companions jou...more
Garion knows that it is the mysterious figure Zandramas who is responsible for the abduction of his infant son, and he and his companions jou...more
Paperback, 418 pages
Published
April 21st 1989
by Corgi
(first published 1988)
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Mar 28, 2013
Dark-Draco
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5 of 5 stars
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In the second book, Garion and assorted companions, set out on the trail of Zandramas, who has stolen his son. With weeks of head start, they aren't sure they will succeed, but when the Orb lends the hand and they start receiving instructions from the mysterious voice in Garion's head, they become determined to catch her. But fate steps in - the seer Cynadris, although seemingly on their side, seems to have her own agenda. The war in the East also hampers their efforts, as does the worsening we...more
It looks as if a few people have noted that this series is pretty much a re-hash of the earlier series, with the same people just different places and a different villain. Okay, the object that was stolen is also different, but other than that it seems that Eddings simply took the script that he used for the Belgariad, made some slight changes, and made it the Mallorean. I gather that here they must get to the 'Place that is No More' which is always interesting because if the place is no more,...more
In both five book series, the characters are supposedly chasing after something very important. A thief who stole the Orb, and thief who stole Garran. In both cases, it takes the good guys 2 years--four books--to catch them. In a chase, especially when the world hangs in balance, I'd expect everyone to move faster. Instead, their adventures seem almost meandering, depsite how much they SAY they're trying to hurry. There are all these stops at palaces and castles and going around or through or un...more
As Garion said himself in the book, Mr. Eddings is just re-hashing the Belgariad. Something precious and important has been stolen from Riva and a motley party of extraordinary nobles are running all over creation chasing after it. They meet all the same people (or doppelgangers of them) and do pretty much all the same stuff. What annoys me most is that Mr. Eddings has fundamentally altered some of his characters' personae. I understand that some have grown up and gone through life-changing even...more
This book is sort of hard to review. It's pretty much exactly the same as the six other Belgariad and Mallorean books before it. There's a perilous quest, Garion takes a bunch of his friends with him, they spend five books trying to save the world (or, in this case, the king's son) and then there's a happy ending and everyone gets married.
This review is coming off as sort of negative, but I did enjoy this book, mainly because the characters have developed a great deal since the first Belgariad...more
This review is coming off as sort of negative, but I did enjoy this book, mainly because the characters have developed a great deal since the first Belgariad...more
Okay can you say Cliffhanger ending?
I like this series, it's decent. It's a fantasy series, it written very formulaic to the genre, yet I still find it entertaining enough.
Eriond's character is the first to really make me feel like I need to look up spoilers. Although I am highly interested in learning about the Seer and Toth. I was actually surprised they didn't get Geran back in this book. I'm starting to get the idea this may be the premise of the entire series. Questing forward to find Geran...more
I like this series, it's decent. It's a fantasy series, it written very formulaic to the genre, yet I still find it entertaining enough.
Eriond's character is the first to really make me feel like I need to look up spoilers. Although I am highly interested in learning about the Seer and Toth. I was actually surprised they didn't get Geran back in this book. I'm starting to get the idea this may be the premise of the entire series. Questing forward to find Geran...more
"I like nice, simple situations and nice, easy solutions," said Belgarath.
"Good and Evil?" Durnik suggested.
"That's a difficult one, Durnik. I prefer 'them and us.' That clears away all the excess baggage and allows you to get right down to cases."
I want a bracelet that says "What Would Belgarath Do?"
"Good and Evil?" Durnik suggested.
"That's a difficult one, Durnik. I prefer 'them and us.' That clears away all the excess baggage and allows you to get right down to cases."
I want a bracelet that says "What Would Belgarath Do?"
In this book, Garion has just started his quest to recover his kidnapped son, along with a group of close friends. They go to Nyssia, and another person joins their group. They visit the king of the murgos (who isn't who he seems to be) and then travel farther south, towards the Place That Is No More, where they are suppose to meet the Child of Dark, and either deafeat her or be defeated by her.
I started this book because I liked the first one of the series, and as I own all of the books of the...more
I started this book because I liked the first one of the series, and as I own all of the books of the...more
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The Belgariad Series and the Mallorean Series are hands down one of the best science fiction series ever written. These series along with the companion books, Belgarath and Polgara are must reads for any science fiction fans. The characters are extremely well developed. These start off slow, but they are well worth the reading. I have recommended these series to at least 30 different people and not one of them have not come away being a die hard fan. My daughters have even recruited their friend...more
Admittedly, it is the "Belgariad" with changes but what I enjoyed about it is not that I was looking for a new story with the same characters but more of time with the characters.
The characters here are not as brilliantly well done as his Elenium and Tamuli books however they are pleasant and frankly missable. They are not overly melodramatic or excessively self pitying or extremely self righteous which makes other books in this genre pretty heavy. I really like it and would recommend it not bec...more
The characters here are not as brilliantly well done as his Elenium and Tamuli books however they are pleasant and frankly missable. They are not overly melodramatic or excessively self pitying or extremely self righteous which makes other books in this genre pretty heavy. I really like it and would recommend it not bec...more
One of their Better books: The books is one of the authers books. One good thing about it is that the pace is much faster then in "Guardian of the West" which while being a good book was a bot slow.
In this book we continue following Belgarion on his quest to find his son and his Kidnapper. in course of this story we meet some old favourits and Some new ones who will become favourites.
we also get to find out a lot more about the murgos their culture,etc and a surprise revelation.I woud't spoil it
...more
I'm becoming a bit bored with this story. The plot is very similar to the Belgariad, the characters don't grow much, and I'm starting to get annoyed with some of the more unpleasant personality quirks of the characters that don't seem to add to the story and are constantly highlighted (e.g., ooh, Ce'Nedra's really upset and cranky again! Surprise!). I own the Belgariad series, and I've reread it a number of times. At this point, I think I will *probably* finish the Mallorean, but I definitely wo...more
This book is the second of 'The Mallorean' series, a sequel to Eddings' 'Belgariad' series, and as such includes all the major characters of that previous series albeit several years later, plus several new ones.
The plotline is surpringsly similar to the first series: something important has been stolen and Garion and his friends must traverse the world to recover it lest the world be destroyed.
In this case the important thing is Garion's new-born son, who has been abducted by a Grolim preistess...more
The plotline is surpringsly similar to the first series: something important has been stolen and Garion and his friends must traverse the world to recover it lest the world be destroyed.
In this case the important thing is Garion's new-born son, who has been abducted by a Grolim preistess...more
I really enjoy reading these books, they have everything that make a good book: great well characterized characters, great story, good dark humor, great witty dialogues, packed with adventure and travels, great created world with each race, etc. Even though one may be scared of the 5 books to read they actually read too fast for my taste. I've heard some complaining that the books are too "light" but I like it this way. It's a serie I love rereading and being thrown back into with these deliciou...more
We discover that Zandramas is a woman! shock horror! Garion and his friends journey through Tolnedra where they are joined by another Drasnian spy, Velvet. Their travels take them into Nyisa where they learn that the Queen of the snake people had nothing to do with his Geran's abduction, although the same cannot be said for her chief eunech. Garion and his friends leave Salmissra to punish her functionary and journey into the land of the Murgos disguised as slavers, after picking up Sadi, Salmis...more
Laugh-out-loud funny and endearing new characters, like the King of the Murgos himself. Garion has become an increasingly strong ruler, determined and decisive, and the developments in him and the rest of the cast adds to the enjoyment of the book. Don't let anyone tell you that the first series is better; this one is just as good, if not better! More action and excitement and faster pacing, Eddings keeps his readers turning the pages as fast as possible to find out the next part.
The books are starting to run together for me as I am reading the volume 1 books where all 3 are in one. Garion was correct when he states that he feels like he has been there done that with what is going on. Being lead by something that is out of your control and having the same type of experiences as the main characters did in Bellgariad is going to take it toll. While I do feel the story has become a bit repetitious, I find I cannot wait to find out what happens to our family here and that to...more
I read these books as a kid and they were great then. As I've grown older, I've noticed the detracting factors from the quality of writing to the originality of the story - but my nostalgia wins through. This series - The Mallorean - does not have as many good qualities as the first, but again, nostaglia. This series will always be a classic for me. Will update once I've read them again.
The Malloreon feels like a pretty tired reiteration of The Belgariad. Of course, it is explicitly so and is up front in stating that it is intentional, by the means of cyclic prophesies. Nevertheless, while The Malloreon is by no means terrible, all the good stuff it has on offer was already presented, fresher, in its prequel series.
The continuing saga of Garion and his life. While not my favorite, THE MALLOREON is a fantastic series that if you've read THE BELGARIAD, you finish t...moreThe continuing saga of Garion and his life. While not my favorite, THE MALLOREON is a fantastic series that if you've read THE BELGARIAD, you finish the series up by reading THE MALLOREON.
Apr 18, 2009
Jaeyde
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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Mary Bicker
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This is more of a comfort read these days. Like an old pair of shoes or a favorite blanket. I have read most of the Eddings' books 3-4 times, so their voice, their humor, the characters are a familiar joy. (I use the plural because while most of the books are published under David's name, it is confessed in one of their later novels that his wife Leigh has been coauthor of most of his works.)
Jan 03, 2012
Robyn
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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Long since donated, I read this more than 15 years ago. Both the Belgariad and the Malloreon series became absolutely a part of me. I read them, in order, straight through over the course of two weeks and when I came to the end I was devastated that it meant I had to bid the characters farewell.
SUMMARY:
Book Two of the Malloreon. The infant son of Garion and Ce'nedra has been foully kidnapped. And thus, they begin the great quest to rescue the child, with the immortal Belgarath the Sorcerer, his daughter Polgara the Sorceress, and inevitably, the little Drasnina Silk.
Book Two of the Malloreon. The infant son of Garion and Ce'nedra has been foully kidnapped. And thus, they begin the great quest to rescue the child, with the immortal Belgarath the Sorcerer, his daughter Polgara the Sorceress, and inevitably, the little Drasnina Silk.
I've rated this higher than the rest of my Malloreon re-reads solely because of said king of said Murgos. My irrational affection for Urgit saved this book from being as tiresome and plodding as the rest of the series, but in no other respect is it objectively better.
I have all the books of the Belgariad and the Mallorean. I have read all of them at least 4-5 times and the first 3 (and this one) 5-7 times. XD I absolutely love these books. And I always look forward to reading them. This one, though, is by far the best.
I read the Bellgraid and the Malloreon about 10 years ago now, so my memory isn't up to a synopsis of the series or anything, but I did highly enjoy them then, they still grace my shelves now, and I hope to reread them in the near future.
These books are great for the reader that enjoys fantasy series reading (so if you prefer a one off, try something else). They develop an amazing story and history that kept me engaged. The two series are intimately related/connected. The world is more of a high...more
These books are great for the reader that enjoys fantasy series reading (so if you prefer a one off, try something else). They develop an amazing story and history that kept me engaged. The two series are intimately related/connected. The world is more of a high...more
Aug 05, 2012
Akanksha aKa Axe aKa Da_Bibliophile
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4 of 5 stars
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I have to say, this series is waaaaay better than the Belgariad. I love the dry wit and humour.......plus, the characters are maturing, which adds more charm to the story. Urgit is an amazing new addition to the diverse characters already present and I just love Velet.
finally the story starts! typical eddings plot, typical eddings dialog. why is it that characters don't ever talk AND do things at the same time? it's sort of weird. anyway, at least a few interesting moments series-wise occur here.
The quest to find Garion and CeNedra's son Geran crosses the western continent picking up characters as it goes. This book has a very funny twist. I won't give it away, but it is certainly enough to change the geopolitics of this region!
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David Eddings is an American author who has written several best-selling series of epic fantasy novels. David Eddings' wife, Leigh Eddings, is uncredited as co-author on many of his early books, but he has lately acknowledged that she contributed to them all.
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“The old man was peering intently at the shelves. 'I'll have to admit that he's a very competent scholar.'
Isn't he just a librarian?' Garion asked, 'somebody who looks after books?'
That's where all the rest of scholarship starts, Garion. All the books in the world won't help you if they're just piled up in a heap.”
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Isn't he just a librarian?' Garion asked, 'somebody who looks after books?'
That's where all the rest of scholarship starts, Garion. All the books in the world won't help you if they're just piled up in a heap.”
