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Pawn of Prophecy (The Belgariad, #1)

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by David Eddings

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Ok. I still had not gotten around to reading this book but it keeps nagging at me. I'm nearly 50 years old, and regret I never read these when I was a boy. Am I too old to really get into this series now?
James Biser Just read.
Never ask if you should start a book, you always should. If it were really bad, you would have heard, and you can stop and discard trash at …moreJust read.
Never ask if you should start a book, you always should. If it were really bad, you would have heard, and you can stop and discard trash at any time.(less)
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I'm an avid reader of fantasy modern fluff (bartimeaus, garth nix, harry potter,) old classics (discworld, eternal champion) and hardcore epics (runelords, WOT, malazan BotF) I've heard great things about eddings and am wondering should I commit to belgriad or elenium?
Mjr Definitley go with the Belgariad, apart from good old Harry Potter this is by far my best series
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What is the order you should read them in?
Julia I suggest starting with Pawn of Prophecy (this one), then Queen of Sorcery, Magician's Gambit, Castle of Wizardry, and Enchanters' End Game. Then ABSO…moreI suggest starting with Pawn of Prophecy (this one), then Queen of Sorcery, Magician's Gambit, Castle of Wizardry, and Enchanters' End Game. Then ABSOLUTELY read "Belgarath the Sorcerer" and "Polgara the Sorceress." They spoil some of the secrets of The Belgariad, but I will admit that I read them first. They are amazing prequels to the series. I can't speak to as to when to read The Mallorean, but probably after the above seven. Also it is not totally necessary to read The Mallorean... I believe it a just another take on the same tale. :)(less)
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So… Should kids read books by a man who was imprisoned for keeping his 4yr-old adopted son in a cage in the lightless basement for days on end? The poor little boy was covered in bruises when found. There were even restraints on the toilet, God only knows what for. What the hell was wrong with Fantasy writers back then? Marion Zimmer Bradley, Piers Anthony, and now David Eddings?
Bernhard If one can / want to separate an author from his/her work everyone has to decide for themselves. I have trouble doing that myself, it doesn't even has…moreIf one can / want to separate an author from his/her work everyone has to decide for themselves. I have trouble doing that myself, it doesn't even has to be a horrible case like this.
As for David and Leigh Eddings at least one doesn't support them anymore. Both are long dead (Leigh died in 2007, David in 2009) and all proceeds from their estate go to Reed College in Portland, Oregon.(less)
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Anyone know why this isn't available on kindle?
Jonathan Pembroke You're on Amazon.Uk, right? I couldn't find an English version there either. It's on Amazon (US) on Kindle. Feels like an oversight on the publisher's…moreYou're on Amazon.Uk, right? I couldn't find an English version there either. It's on Amazon (US) on Kindle. Feels like an oversight on the publisher's part.(less)
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