As the bestselling THE Mallorean series contnues, Garion is pursuing Zandramas, in the form of a great dragon flying over them, across the known wo...
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Nov 30, 2010
Eric
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Nov 11, 2007
Sarah
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Have I mentioned how nifty it is to have the Main Evil Guy be, in fact, a woman? And not a shriveled old crone of a woman, even?
I didn't know Leigh Eddings died in February of this year. Thank you, Leigh, for making sure we got as many good female characters as males in these series.
I didn't know Leigh Eddings died in February of this year. Thank you, Leigh, for making sure we got as many good female characters as males in these series.
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Mar 26, 2011
Andrew
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It's great to re-visit the characters from The Belgariad and see them in action again; unfortunately, that's the best thing that can be said about the series. It's not that it's bad; it's a completely enjoyable read. However, Eddings fails to move forward with his writing and, instead, gives us what is essentially the same plot from The Belgariad over again. If you've read The Belgariad and loved it, you should certainly read The Mallorean, as well. If you're hoping for something new, though, mo
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Aug 02, 2011
The quest Garion and his companions are on is coming to end. They are nearing the final meeting place in which the Child of the Dark and the Child of the Light will meet.
This story continue with just a right amount of adventure to keep the story moving along. I still love all of the characters. There is humor, friendship, philosophical discussions (Beldin), just a hint of romance (not sicken though) and action.
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This story continue with just a right amount of adventure to keep the story moving along. I still love all of the characters. There is humor, friendship, philosophical discussions (Beldin), just a hint of romance (not sicken though) and action.
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Jul 23, 2011
Brenda
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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 f
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Aug 19, 2010
Bagtree
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The moral of the story is, "EVERYTHING YOU CAN DO, DURNIK CAN DO BETTER BECAUSE HE IS A SIMPLE UNPRETENTIOUS BLACKSMITH AND THEREFORE MORALLY SUPERIOR AND THEREFORE INSTANTLY SKILLED AT ALL THINGS." ...Except for when being sneaky and sarcastic is better, in which case "EVERYTHING YOU CAN DO, SILK CAN DO BETTER, AND VELVET CAN DO AT A SIMILAR LEVEL OF COMPETENCE BUT WITH DIMPLES." Geez, Eddings, pick a side, they are kind of two drastically different philosophies.
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Jul 19, 2009
Tiffany
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Forgetable. I'm sitting here, trying to remember the specifics of the book and they completely escape me. And I just finished the book a few days ago. Characters keep disappearing from the text and then just reappearing. For example,one never hears or sees anything from Eriond, even though he is traveling with Garion and company. Then, all of a sudden, he pops up in the narrative. I dislike that. Usually, Eddings handles many characters deftly, but this time, he just can't seem to juggle all of
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Jul 09, 2010
Strangerealms
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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 thes
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Aug 06, 2009
Holly
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It's about here when I start to get bored with the series. The witty banter isn't original anymore--I can guess their responses and retorts before they make them, because I've read them for eight books--and it's like, "Really? They found another roadblock? Really?" It's just sort of frustrating that it's not over yet, and there's another book, too. Still like the narrator a lot--especially his voice for Belgarath. It reminds me of Sean Connery, which is just awesome.
Jul 19, 2010
Alan
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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.
Jan 01, 2011
Petter
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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.
Jun 29, 2009
Matt
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The series drags a lot here. With the MCs discovering that the events of the prophecy keeps repeating itself, and that they're doing the same thing, it really feels as if I've read it before. Not much character growth happens, and I was really just plowing through because I had read so many in the two series.
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.
Mar 13, 2011
what a series of excellent books: the entire works of david eddings are excellent but this is the single most impressive and entertaining book he has written to date that said it will make no sense unless you read the rest of the series which builds to a thrilling climax
Jun 14, 2009
Hannah
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Things reach a new height in Sorceress of Darshiva! More Zandramas, increasing tension and pace as things head towards a crashing finish in Seeress of Kell. The strength of the bonds between the main characters are increasingly revealed as things get darker and more challenging.
May 27, 2008
Michelle
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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...
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...
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Aug 04, 2011
Hazel
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An amazing fantasy series of adventure and intrigue. This is my favorite series from David Eddings, although his other novels are also wonderful. I have read the whole series several times.
Oct 08, 2009
Jak
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Continuing on from where the Belgariad series left off. Frankly it’s much the same as before with a few character changes and a new setting…. Bt you know what? I didn’t care and still had a whale of a time reading them.
May 23, 2009
Carina
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this book is pretty good as the series nears to the end and the climax is coming up. It is also really nice as you find out more about the bad side of the story.
Jul 30, 2011
CD
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I really like his series. Instead of doing like Robert Jordan, he does break up the ideas and create a beginning and end to the quests. Nicely done.
Jan 20, 2010
Miramira
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Of all the books so far, I found this on the most boring. (For those of you just tuning in, this is the series that my partner and I have been reading aloud to one another; hence the slow pace.) There was so much...well, not exposition, because exposition typically happens *before* the second act, but rather recap. Every other chapter included some long-winded discussion with some stupid minor character so that the reader could be reminded of everything that had come in the previous eight books.
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Nov 30, 2010
John
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This is one of the few series that I've read numerous times. I absolutely love the entire story.
it's my favorite of all times. :)
it's my favorite of all times. :)
Jan 21, 2009
Carrie
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Generic fantasy, but the author really defines each character and the dialogue is very engaging and funny. Whole series is good.
Dec 27, 2008
munling
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Garion: You're probably happy because you're doing what you're supposed to do.
Silk: They don't call me Silk for nothing.
Silk: They don't call me Silk for nothing.
Jul 03, 2010
Arwen
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In retrospect, I can't believe I read all these David Eddings books. His female characters are almost always obnoxious!
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 10, 2010
Becci
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Revelations about Zandramas... meeting old enemies, new enemies, new friends...
Loved Silk in this run!
Loved Silk in this run!
Jun 27, 2009
Tracy
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Next to last book of the series and everything is rolling merrily along toward the final showdown.
May 11, 2011
heather
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the best of this series. good pacing, not too cutesy, and digressions are not distracting.
Mar 11, 2010
Mari
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