The Diamond Throne (The Elenium, Book 1)
by David Eddings
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recommended to Sparky by:
my brother
recommends it for: anyone wanting to try something new
recommends it for: anyone wanting to try something new
I remember reading this book many years ago, which actually makes me feel a bit old now (I'm 14, that's not right!) and I remember loving it from the start. I was definitely younger than nine years old... My brother liked it, so I had to read it.
I remember loving it, though. I re-read it a couple years ago after having finished Ursula LeGuin's Tales of Earthsea series, and the similarity between the main characters' names from these two books amused me...
(Sparrowhawk and Sparhawk. I...more
I remember loving it, though. I re-read it a couple years ago after having finished Ursula LeGuin's Tales of Earthsea series, and the similarity between the main characters' names from these two books amused me...
(Sparrowhawk and Sparhawk. I...more
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lovers of High Fantasy series who are willing to sit through a slow opening novel
David Eddings is comfort reading of the highest order (okay, I will admit that I stopped reading him after a certain point, but this series was before that point, so!); I'd reread all of the rest of this series in December, and all of the followup series (The Tamuli), but my copy of this one had taken a walkabout, so I had to backfill and re-read the first one last.
Eddings writes High Fantasy (with Capital Letters, even), with all the tropes and archetypes thereof -- there aren't any surprises...more
Eddings writes High Fantasy (with Capital Letters, even), with all the tropes and archetypes thereof -- there aren't any surprises...more
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My very favorite David Eddings book and, no surprise here, it's also the very first one of his books I ever read. This is a great sword-and-sorcery adventure tale, complete with the heroic knight, his handsome best-friend comrade-in-arms, an ethereal sorceress, and the lovely spellbound princess they're all trying to save. Plus, it's got a whole cast of interesting characters and a lot of snappy, entertaining dialog.
The real shame about Eddings' books is that the great stuff from THIS book is ...more
The real shame about Eddings' books is that the great stuff from THIS book is ...more
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Read in August, 2008
Okay, so I loved this book, I am totally into the story, and glad that I bought the entire trilogy at once. I hate finishing a book and not having the next ready and waiting.
There was not a whole lot of resolution at the end, in fact, it seems to me that this probably should have just been one really long book. I am pretty far into the second, and again I doubt there will be any resolution to most of what is going on. But, unlike the Song of Ice and Fire series (George R.R. Martin), I was...more
There was not a whole lot of resolution at the end, in fact, it seems to me that this probably should have just been one really long book. I am pretty far into the second, and again I doubt there will be any resolution to most of what is going on. But, unlike the Song of Ice and Fire series (George R.R. Martin), I was...more
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Read in April, 2008
I read this trilogy in high school and all I remembered was loving it. Since I was somehow convinced that it was related to the Belgariad and the Mallorean I decided to read it again. It is in NO way connected, which was slightly disappointing, but it was every bit as good as I remembered. While the plot is less intricate in this series than in the Belgariad, I think that Eddings does an even better job with the characters (something I hadn't thought possible). I laughed my way through this ...more
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Read in May, 1992
The dialog in this book is probably the best thing about it. Eddings has a WONDERFUL talent with snappy remarks and clever comebacks. I remember when I first read it, reading bits aloud to my sister. "But ThPARhawk" he lisped. "You know how thatin thpoths when it geths wet!!"
Yeah, probably doesn't mean much to you, but trust me, it was hilarious.
It's a true fantasy novel, with knights and magic and battles and the works. Definitely my favorite Eddings novel.
Yeah, probably doesn't mean much to you, but trust me, it was hilarious.
It's a true fantasy novel, with knights and magic and battles and the works. Definitely my favorite Eddings novel.
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Read in May, 2007
recommends it for:
Fantasy junkies
This was the first hardcore fantasy novel that I'd read in years and years that didn't start with "Harry Potter and the~".
It took a while for me to get into it, but once I did, the story really flew by and I need to get my hands on the other two of the trilogy so that I can get an epic fantasy under my belt again.
For a re-introduction into the fantasy world (or an introduction for a newbie), this book (series) would be a great place to begin.
It took a while for me to get into it, but once I did, the story really flew by and I need to get my hands on the other two of the trilogy so that I can get an epic fantasy under my belt again.
For a re-introduction into the fantasy world (or an introduction for a newbie), this book (series) would be a great place to begin.
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This and the followup series the Tamuli are probably some of Eddings best work. A rich world, abit darker and grittier then his previous fantasy work but with the telltale touches of humour and several recognisable personalities. This tendancy to re-use the same personalities under a new name and power-base is seen throughout all of Eddings work that I have seen. The Sparhawk charachter is probably his best so far.
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What can I say. I'm a hardcore sci-fi geek. I was really into sci-fi/fantasy while growing up and then sort of lost my way during the college years, but now I'm back. with a vengeance. I read this once a long time ago and grew nostalgic and am now working my way through the Elenium. Gnarled medieval knights. Swoon. Is this goth-y? Don't know.
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Read in November, 2007
My husband finally convinced me to try reading this book. I believe he's read this series before, and I must admit, I am rather enjoying it. The main character, Sparhawk, is not really loveable, but is portrayed as very human, stubborn, and a bit reckless. It's an interesting story so far, though I haven't gotten very far into the book.
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Read in January, 2005
I've probably read this 4 or 5 times. It's fun, entertaining & amusing. I liked this first trilogy better than the second (Tamuli) but both are good if you're looking for something quick, light & entertaining.
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Read in January, 1992
This book was entertaining, but not really great. It was more like a late night TV show then a hollywood movie on the same topic. Just not really enthralling, not very rich and vivid. Worth reading if you want entertainment, but it didn't hold my attention enough for me to complete the series.
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Read in January, 2008
Calling to my inner geek, I read this book on my honeymoon (hey, a girl's got to read too, you know?). Book one of a fantasy trilogy, the protagonist is an interesting combination of medieval knight and sorcerer. Nice escape reading- some funny dialogue.
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Enjoyable fantasy read. I flew through this series when I was re-reading it. It's a fun way to pass a few hours. Not laugh-out-loud funny, but genuinely amusing characters and antics. Interesting plot line but fairly routine fantasy.
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This is a review for all three books in this series. These novels are pure trash and I love em. Basically it's Clint Eastwood as a medieval knight. He's on a quest for…who cares? It's Clint Eastwood as a medieval knight!
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Read in August, 2008
this trilogy was the first eddings series i read. it was awesome!!! a good introduction to eddings and his humour. i do prefer the belgariad and the mallorean, but the elenium was very good and still gripping.
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Read in August, 2003
A wonderful fantasy series. I read it for the first time last year, and immediately knew, that this would be a series I'd reread time and time again. I'm a big fan of fantasy, and this is some of the best.
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I have no idea how many times I have read this book. I picked it up on a whim this week and thought it was fun how I have forgotten so many things since the last time i read it.
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I couldn't really get into this book. I think I was looking for more of the Belgariad and I was disappointed. After reading the other reviews I may give it another try.
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recommends it for:
fantasy fans, 14 and up
This was the first Eddings book I read, and I just can't get enough. I even went back and read books that were many years older. Eddings has yet to dissapoint.
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