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Avg. Rating:   4.75 star(s)
Author(s) : David Eddings
Narrator(s) : Cameron Beierle
Play Time : 10.5 hours (approx.)
Edition : (Un Abridged)
Category : Fantasy (Popular Selections)
Publisher: Books In Motion
Series: The Belgariad
Book #1
The Belgariad is an epic fantasy of immense scope, telling the tale of struggles between ancient Gods and mighty Kings, and of men in strange lands facing fated events, all bound by a prophecy that must be fulfilled.
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| Audio Book Description |
| This is the first book of "The Belgariad" series. Long ago, so the Storyteller claimed, the evil God Torak sought dominion & drove men & Gods to war. Belgrath the Sorcerer led men to reclaim the Orb that protected the West. So long as it lay at Riva, the prophecy went, men would be safe.
But that was only a story, and Garion did not believe in magic dooms, even though the dark man without a shadow had haunted him for years.
Brought up on a quiet farm by his Aunt Pol, how could he know that the Apostate planned to wake dread Torak, or that he would be led on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger by those he loved - but did not know?
For a while his dreams of innocence were safe, untroubled by knowledge of his strange heritage. For a little while... |
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| Reviews |
| "Absorbing. Touches all the right fantasy bases. Warring gods, political intrigues, supernatural creatures, and appealing human magicians." -- Publishers Weekly
"David Eddings is one of the best fantasy writers publishing today….He continues to surprise and excite with every novel." -- Orlando Sentinel |
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| Book Series |
| The Belgariad
Book 1 - Pawn of Prophecy
Book 2 - Queen of Sorcery
Book 3 - Magician's Gambit
Book 4 - Castle of Wizardry
Book 5 - Enchanter' End Game |
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Reader's Reviews
Average Reader Review: [Based on 4 reviews]
PAWN OF PROPHECY
by roxana on August 08 2007
GREAT BOOK. :)
Pawn of Prophecy Anonymous Posting on May 16 2007
Outstanding, I love David Eddings.
Fantasy‘s Finest
by Scott on April 25 2007
The Belgariad is the story of a young boy named
Garion, and "Pawn of Prophecy" is where the
foundation of the series is laid. Key to the
success of the whole story is Garion‘s gradual
discovery of a larger reality, and his place in
it. Eddings ability to realistically develop
Garion‘s character, while constantly revealing
new layers of truth (which generate genuine
surprise in the reader) shows a remarkable
mastery of storytelling over reliance on tired,
old genre stereotypes.
The world of the Belgariad is not so different
from our own medieval history, which lends an
instant credibility to it. Even the system of
magic which is employed has an alluring,
believable simplicity; it almost seems to make
sense! Also remarkable is a compelling fantasy
tale that does not have to resort to the usual
cast of beasties - Elves and Dwarves and
Monsters, Oh My! Instead, Eddings develops a
realistic and complex collection of ethnic
groups and nationalities, and the political and
geographical considerations that arise among
them. Where we do encounter beasties, they are
nearly as alien in Garion‘s world as they would
be here.
Have no doubt, "Pawn of Prophecy" and the rest
of the Belgariad are indeed fantasy, and should
not be confused with any other genre. But it is
fresh, believable fantasy, filled with likable
characters, and memorable places that create a
feeling of permanence long after it is put down.
It is the kind of fantasy that a non-fantasy
type could enjoy, surrounding the reader with
the kind of place, and the kind of people that
anyone would hope to be surrounded by. Writing
that can create that kind of compelling,
visceral feeling is powerful indeed. I can‘t
recommend this book, and this series strongly
enough.
 Classic Fantasy
by Anthony on December 31 2005
I‘ve read this book (and the subsequent 4 books)
when it first came out as a teenager. I remember
being enthralled by beautiful prose, great
adventure, arching storyline steeped in history,
legends, myths, and great narration. It was
Harry Potter before the Boy Wizard ever touched
a wand. Except this boy, Garion is one day
destined to be king.
In listening to this book some 10 years later as
an adult, I‘ve found my taste has matured
somewhat. But perhaps the series was never
destined for mature adults weighed down day-to-
day trappings, but rather for young readers‘
care free imaginations to take flight. In this
vein, the book is still as magical as the day
I‘ve discovered it. If you‘re into Mad Gods,
powerful wizards, sneaky thieves, strapping
knights, crazy villains, this book is for you. I
highly recommend it to the young adult reader.
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