The Belgariad and Mallorean Series by David Eddings

[PratMish44]

Has anyone read the 5 books in the Belgariad and the 5 in the Mallorean by David Eddings? These are some really old books, and are absolutely fabulous.

[cgw]

Since when did something from the 80's become really old.
The Belgariad is pretty bad on many levels. That said I have read it 2 or 3 times. Very enjoyable. The Mallorean is an un-needed sequal. I read it once and would not recommend it.

[Mr- Bishop]

Has anyone read the 5 books in the Belgariad and the 5 in the Mallorean by David Eddings? These are some really old books, and are absolutely fabulous.

I have read the entire series, all 12 books including Belgarath the Sorcerer & Polgara the Sorceress, several times.

I think David Eddings did a fantastic job reinventing history, the supernatural, and painting the picture of a different world quite vividly for the mind's eye. He is both a character writer, and a story writer. He has the ability to juggle quite a number of personalities without losing their identity. I thought the minor self-indulgences were just that, minor.

His other book series did not impress me. I think his creative effort reached its pinnacle with this story.

For anyone who has ever read the bible, Mr. Eddings did quite a fine job on placing his own spin on many characteristics from it as well.

[Totoro]

His other book series did not impress me. I think his creative effort reached its pinnacle with this story.

Have you read The Redemption of Althalus? It was written by David Eddings and Leigh Eddings. It is a stand alone novel and in my opinion, the best thing he ever wrote. Cavet, I only read the Belgariad, about 20 years ago. Maybe I will go reread it now.

[buddyroo]

I think David Eddings did a fantastic job creating these characters. I love them all! I find myself trying to cast celebrities for the rolls in a movie. I don't think it would work, but it is good to dream. I have read the whole series several times. It is a fun and entertaining escape.