Total shovel-it-up-with-a-spoon tried and true fantasy, that. We have all the staples:Ī child born to greatness but raised as a nobodyĪ mischievous but wise and loving old vagabond of evident powerĪ no-nonsense and competent woman of great beautyĪ journey of unknown distance or duration, picking up charming friends that could not be more different along the wayĪn ancient evil, total in its corruption, on the brink of dominion over the earth It's like comfort food in book form.Īnd this is really the mashed potatoes and (shitake) gravy of the fantasy world. That's not to say it's my favorite book, but there's something easy and accessible about the Belgariad series. I knew I'd like Pawn of Prophecy-I don't think I've re-read any other book as much. Also, ngl, I was tired and the thought of reading something new overwhelmed me.) She helped write this book and deserves recognition. So what's forgotten here is Leigh Eddings. But even after David Eddings repeatedly said his wife was an uncredited co-author, her name is absent on reprints. It has a shit-ton of reviews and ratings on Goodreads.
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