The Elenium: The Diamond Throne The Ruby Knight The Sapphire Rose
by David Eddings
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Read in January, 1992
Okay, this is when Eddings started to just get silly. Having written two, five part fantasy epics using the same characters, the same setting, and the same plot, he realized it was a time for a change. So he decided to write a trilogy, using a different setting . . . but the same plot, and (wait for it) the same characters. Okay, he changed their names, but they are clones of the cast of the Belagariad, to the point that it seems like a very dry joke. In both worlds, the main hero is an orph...more
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Read in January, 1993
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young fantasy readers
This is not the edition I read, which I can't find here, but it really doesn't matter, and it allows me to cover the entire series in one reviwe/rating.
The Elenium is The Belgariad all over again, in a different world. Really. The basic characters are the same (though the main character is a bit older and less annoying), and the plot is also basically the same, though not on as grand a scale. As with TB, TE contains the usual stereotypes that Eddings seems to love.
Even thou...more
The Elenium is The Belgariad all over again, in a different world. Really. The basic characters are the same (though the main character is a bit older and less annoying), and the plot is also basically the same, though not on as grand a scale. As with TB, TE contains the usual stereotypes that Eddings seems to love.
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I find that Sparhawk is a little bit more to my taste and this might just be a complete whim, because the similarity between Eddings' other series is staggering. His writing his formulaic, but I find his treatment of Sparkhawk, Ehlana and the other major players in this series is a bit more human and a bit less formula. The characters evolve ever so slightly and I actually believe in the relationship between Sparhawk and Ehlana, which is something I couldn't say for any of the romances in the ot...more
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The second of David Edding's prehistories that occur before the Belgariad. Here you get a glimpse of the world as seen through the eye of an immortal sorceress as she (gently or not so gently) changes the course of history. It's (and Belgarath the Sorcerer) are probably both mostly enjoyable as Eddings revels in the rich cultures that he created for the Belgariad. We see that the politics, religions, trade, and conflicts that are mentioned in his earlier works were already developed at the time ...more
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Did I mention that I'm really a sucker for fantasy? This is a three book series. A quick, easy read and I really enjoyed the story. Good for some non-intensive fun reading. By the way, I would mention that I have not read any of his other books - I think I got my fill on this series, and I've heard that he reminds a lot of people of Dan Brown (same plots, characters, etc). Anyway, I can't say, I just thought these were fun.
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Read in March, 2008
Have read this series and the sequel, The Tamuli, about a million times. For some reason felt the need for a re-read. I don't like many fantasy/sci-fi novels. Very few, in fact. But I like the Eddings books. They have flaws, true, but I like the fact that the characters are real people and not cardboard stereotypes.
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My first introduction to Epic Fantasy!
I was hooked from the get-go. All his other epic fantasy novels are great (with the exception of the Dreamers - I was disappointed in that series). If you like the Elenium, then read the Tamuli, Belgariad, and Malloreon series!
I was hooked from the get-go. All his other epic fantasy novels are great (with the exception of the Dreamers - I was disappointed in that series). If you like the Elenium, then read the Tamuli, Belgariad, and Malloreon series!
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I have read and reread this series almost yearly for the last 15 years, and thoroughly enjoy it and its follow up, the Tamuli.
Eddings takes good characters and makes them great though their interactions with each other.
Eddings takes good characters and makes them great though their interactions with each other.
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Read in March, 2008
I'm still struggling to finish this dumb book. I hate how the characters do something FREAKING obvious, only to have all of the other characters go, "wow, that's so clever..." I think George RR Martin has spoiled me...
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Lame! Once you've read the first series by David Eddings, the rest are EXACTLY the same! From the plot to the characters - they speak the same, act the same, and have the same adventures.
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Again another good series from Eddings. The story may seem a little recycled and the characters are a combination of characters from the Belgariad but still a good series.
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I just loved this series. It was funny and exciting. Good vs. Evil and all that. It gets a little dark in the last book but overall was really great.
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i've read this series before and I liked it. I've decided to read this again since I've been insanely disappointed with his recent releases.
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I remember this as fun, light fantasy from my youth. Another series I will get and reread to discover how crazy of a child I was.
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Yes I know Eddings can be very formulaic, but what can I say? I'm in love with Sir Sparhawk.
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Read in January, 2008
Still fun on the reread. Plus, it broke me out of my recent inability to read for pleasure.
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Read in April, 2004
recommends it for:
dragonlancce buffs
I absolutely fell in love with the characters in this trillogy. They are unique and sweet.
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Read in January, 1991
This was a great series. I thought it was exciting and a fun fantasy.
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One of my favorite fantasy writers. Great characters, great story.
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