Ehlana, Queen of Elenia, has been poisoned. A deep enchantment sustains her life, but it will end soon. Then Sparhawk, Pandian Knight and the Queen...
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Jun 28, 2009
Elizabeth
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If I'd rated this book back when I first read it in the 90's it would've gotten five stars, no doubt. It's very fun, and Eddings had this talent for snappy dialog that's tough to beat.
However after rereading it lately, it's like he tried a little TOO hard to make it clever. Every time there's a dramatic scene it's like there are big arrows pointing at it that say "DRAMATIC SCENE! THIS IS A POWERFUL MOMENT." Sometimes it stops just short of being a parody. Maybe that's what More...
However after rereading it lately, it's like he tried a little TOO hard to make it clever. Every time there's a dramatic scene it's like there are big arrows pointing at it that say "DRAMATIC SCENE! THIS IS A POWERFUL MOMENT." Sometimes it stops just short of being a parody. Maybe that's what More...
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May 23, 2011
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The Ruby Knight is a fantasy novel, which takes place on the Elene continent of Eosia. The four militant Church orders, the Cyrinics, the Pandions, the Genidians and the Aciones, have sent their champions to aid Sir Sparhawk in his search for the missing Bhelliom, which is the only thing that can cure Elenia’s poisoned Queen Ehlana and stop the Primate Annias from gaining Archprelacy. This series is very similar to the Belgariad in the charcters and the plot. My favorite quote is on page 16 a
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Sep 26, 2010
Tom
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I enjoyed “The Ruby Knight” much better than “The Diamond Throne.” In the first book I think Eddings spent far too much time tramping all over the world, discussing politics, and meeting new characters in the first book, all of which were much better in this second book.
While there is still a lot of travel, there is a lot more action. We have a small core group of people that we follow for most of the book. This makes it easier to form a bond with these characters and care for them, More...
While there is still a lot of travel, there is a lot more action. We have a small core group of people that we follow for most of the book. This makes it easier to form a bond with these characters and care for them, More...
Jan 03, 2012
Robyn
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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. When I started the Elenium series I just wasn't grabbed by it in the same way. I think I enjoyed the others so much that nothing else would do, so I wasn't able to enjoy the first and barely got a ch
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Nov 09, 2011
Dara
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I have read all of David Eddings books, but the Elenium, Belgariad, and Mallorean series are my favorites. I actually bought the Ruby Knight first before realizing it was part of a series,so I had to wait to read it after I bought the Diamond Throne. Then I had to wait for the Sapphire Rose to come out in hardback. I immediately read everything else as soon as I could get my hands on them. I introduced my oldest son to these books and they remain favorites of his also.
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Aug 16, 2010
Jennifer
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David (& Leigh) Eddings is equal parts gateway drug and macaroni and cheese: it's basic fantasy, but so enjoyable, interesting if not astoundingly innovative, just fun, and it's just comfort food. I've re-read the Belgariad/Mallorean and the Elenium/Tamuli so many times since I originally devoured them in middle school. While I prefer the Belgariad, both series can just hit the spot.
The Elenium/Tamuli involves more political and religious intrigue while also being more 'knightly' tha More...
The Elenium/Tamuli involves more political and religious intrigue while also being more 'knightly' tha More...
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Aug 31, 2010
Dani
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Although I'm interested enough to finish this trilogy, I'm finding that the writing is annoying me. And I'm particularly disturbed by the women in the story (or the lack thereof.) It's like every woman is either a mother or a whore or completely deranged. The hero, Sparhawk, is singularly virtuous as concerns the women, but the little girl he championed into her pre-teens is now becoming an object of desire. But she's held in stasis in a diamond/glass encasement, so she's not a real character ye
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Jun 24, 2009
Jak
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Sparhawk and his band of adventurers through this book find all their leads in finding a cure for Elenia coming to nothing and are eventually put on the path to the Sapphire Rose a long lost powerful artefact which imprisons the Troll Gods and is the sole remaining hope for the queen.
In the Belgraion and Sparhawk series of books Eddings tells superb stories and builds deeply complex and rich characters that you can’t help but connect with and root for.
In the Belgraion and Sparhawk series of books Eddings tells superb stories and builds deeply complex and rich characters that you can’t help but connect with and root for.
Feb 11, 2012
g-na
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Second in The Elenium series. This series is a prequel to his earlier Tamuli series and fills in a lot of information that was referred to in the later books. However, many of the plotlines have already been given away in the earlier-published but later-occurring books. It's starting off as a good series, and I'd recommend you read this series first before moving on to The Tamuli - there's more suspense that way.
Aug 01, 2011
Ruth
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c1990. Saved this from the trash can as my sister had read this copy so many times that the cover had come off and all the pages were loose. Now this normally makes me ill disposed to actually read the book - but I am glad that I rescued this one. Sparhawk is such a great character and the humour did not seem so forced as I found his it to be in his later novels. I really liked the character of Sephrenia and Flute as well. Tynian is well drawn as well. Enjoyed it.
Oct 07, 2011
Alexander
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I'd definitely say the second installment of the series is better than the first, and definitely does a better job of fleshing out the characters. However, I'd rather that establishing the characters of the leads be done in the first book, so they can undergo growth and development in later books - like this one.
Oh, and the little Carmilla sequence fit in nicely with October.
Oh, and the little Carmilla sequence fit in nicely with October.
Jun 14, 2009
Hannah
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Sparhawk and co. are back for another thrilling adventure, delving even deeper and darker into the intricate plots that the villains have wolven. As always, an exciting and laugh-out-loud read, as the characters get to know each other better and never-ending surprises pop out from nowhere.
Dec 18, 2008
Robert
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I always enjoy David Eddings but being the second book in the trilogy it just seem to go anywhere. There is lots of travelling a few side adventures and I was disappointed that achieved their quest so quickly in the end.
I was also disappointed with the development of the Flute character. I understand what she is but it seems to me the more you get into the book and the more the group has problems, Flute wiggles her nose and fixes everything. Now that I am reading it again I believe t More...
I was also disappointed with the development of the Flute character. I understand what she is but it seems to me the more you get into the book and the more the group has problems, Flute wiggles her nose and fixes everything. Now that I am reading it again I believe t More...
Feb 24, 2009
Nola
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Another awesome fantasy novel by David Eddings. A little heavy on the "organized religion is full of blind fanaticism and hypocrites," but I didn't notice that so much until after I read a later series that was significantly speaking out on the subject; this one is a little more subtle unless you are aware of it. In terms of fantasy, plot, and character, however, an excellent read. I really appreciated the complete lack of explicit sex, although casual sex and prostitution is mentioned
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Jan 08, 2012
Ana
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Really like this world and how a lot of characters have some mystery behind them. Good progression of adventure, good story, will have to look up more of this author's work!
Oct 24, 2011
Dharyin
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The Ruby Knight is a fantasy novel, which takes place on the Elene continent of Eosia. The four militant Church orders, the Cyrinics, the Pandions, the Genidians and the Aciones, have sent their champions to aid Sir Sparhawk in his search for the missing Bhelliom, which is the only thing that can cure Elenia’s poisoned Queen Ehlana and stop the Primate Annias from gaining Archprelacy. This series is very similar to the Belgariad in the charcters and the plot. My favorite quote is on page 16 and
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Mar 22, 2009
Deb
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Searching for new books I realized I hadn't added the rest of the books for this series and The Belgariad - I think I am going to have to re-read some of these.
Dec 10, 2010
Becci
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I thought I didn't like politics - fantasy or otherwise - this series proves me wrong. The machinations that so frequently interrupt the quest...
Apr 18, 2011
Gregory
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Again, classic David Eddings, I liked this one a lot. The love interest is kind of abrupt but everything else is pretty good. I'm excited to read the next one.
Jun 16, 2011
Michele
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Rereading for the 10th time...I love this series, when I need something to take my mind somewhere entirely different :)
Jul 03, 2010
Arwen
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I read this series which is much more gruesome than some of Eddings' other books. Still annoying female characters.
Apr 17, 2009
Josh
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I'm not going to write a review for all of the Eddings fantasy series I liked. So, the Elenium, Tamuli, Belgariad, and Mallorean were awesome. All excellent series. Read them.
Dec 16, 2008
Stoneme
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Part 2of the Elenium series. Sparhawk gets the Queen out of trouble with lots of fighting and magic.
Aug 04, 2011
Hazel
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A good series by David Eddings. An enjoyable read, although I liked the Belgariad/Malloreon better.
Mar 01, 2011
Ros
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A great disappointment. Well, the storyline was great, but someone at Kindle had messed up the text input, so that EVERY word that was italicised had a comma inserted at the end of it, so that it read (for example): "Well, I beg, your pardon!"
Quite spoiled my enjoyment of the book, which I had read some years ago.
Quite spoiled my enjoyment of the book, which I had read some years ago.
Mar 17, 2010
Cecily
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Less mighty, but more amusing. See http://saltnester.livejournal.com/113560...
Mar 05, 2009
Alicia
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Filled with excitment but a little more gory with the killing and methods. If it were a movie I would rate it PG-13 for violance.
Apr 22, 2011
heather
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totally silly. aimless plot. flat characters. and yet, somehow still fun.
Apr 15, 2010
This book is one of the best i learned to trust your friends and dont give up
