The Rivan Codex: Ancient Texts of the "Belgariad" and the "Malloreon"
by David Eddings, Leigh Eddings
The Rivan Codex: Ancient ...
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David and Leighs "How to write formula and make money" book. Basically their justification for re-using the same tired old plots and characthers that while quite entertaining the first 10 times around are now just irritating. A few helpfull writing tips but over all I found it to be simple self-promoting and not a very enjoyable read. From an author who is starting to make a habit of endings that invalidate all the writing that he has done so far to get there. Leaving you wondering...more
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Read in September, 2006
I find it impressive that they wrote this 460+ page book just to prepare for writing 10 others. As a fan of the original Belgariad and Mallorean, as well as both Polgara the Sorceress and Belgarath the Sorcerer, this "how to" process provided more insight than I initially expected. I found much of it fascinating, but think they could have pared down things like currency for the sake of publishing. Otherwise, a good read.
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I'm not sure what surprises me more. That David Eddings actually took the time to write this, or that I took the time to read it.
Don't get me wrong, it was a lot of fun... but it's not exactly a novel..
I'd give the Mrin Codex a shot too, if anyone would ever let him publish it!
Don't get me wrong, it was a lot of fun... but it's not exactly a novel..
I'd give the Mrin Codex a shot too, if anyone would ever let him publish it!
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Read in January, 2004
recommends it for:
any one who liked the series
This was amazing after having read both series and Pol's and Belgaraths stories. This really cleared up the histories and set a nice back drop and added to the personalities.
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Read in March, 2003
recommends it for:
fantasy
You have to be a big fan of this series to enjoy this book. It was dry. But, of course, it's supposed to be a book containing religious texts, so it would be.
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Read in February, 2008
Very confusing unless you read Polgara, the Sorceress. I started this without the other book(s) and it didn't make sense until I started reading the others.
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Fantastic. The best fantasy series I have ever read. It truly is a classic of the genre.
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only for Eddings enthusiasts. dunno why he wrote this.
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