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The Belgariad, Vol. 1: Pawn of Prophecy / Queen of Sorcery / Magician's Gambit (The Belgariad, #1-3)

by David Eddings

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Why Read This?

You get a foundational, comfort-reread fantasy adventure that established many tropes of the genre.

Synopsis

David Eddings’ acclaimed series, The Belgariad , reaches its stunning conclusion in these final two gripping novels. Continue on this magnificent journey and be entranced by a saga of strange lands and peoples, of prophecy and strife set against the background of a seven-thousand-year war of men, Kings, and Gods. The quest may be nearing its end, but the danger continues. After discovering a shocking secret about himself he never could have imagined—all in pursuit of the legendary Orb—Garion and his fellow adventurers must escape a crumbling enemy fortress and flee across a vast desert filled with ruthless soldiers whose only aim is to destroy them. But even when the quest is complete, Garion’s destiny is far from fulfilled. For the evil God Torak is about to awaken and seek dominion. Somehow, Garion has to face the God, to kill or be killed. On the outcome of this dread duel rests the future of the world. But how can one man destroy an immortal God? “Fabulous . . . Eddings has a marvelous storyteller style . . . exceedingly well portrayed and complex people. . . . More! More! More!” —ANNE MCCAFFREY From the Trade Paperback edition.

At a Glance

4.29 ★ Goodreads
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Energymedium

Mood

adventurousepicmagicalmysteriousnostalgic

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

4.29 ★

Page Count

644 pages

Published

1982

Primary Genre

Epic Fantasy

POV

Third Person

Audiobook

Available

No

Format

Standard

Narrator Count

Single

Mood & Vibe

Mood

Writing Style

classicalconversationalwhimsicalengaging

Story Pacing

medium

Emotional Weight

moderate

Energy Required

medium

Vibes

Classic epic fantasy quest with a farmboy hero, ancient prophecies, and a journey across vividly imagined kingdoms.

Characters

FMC Archetype

reluctant chosen oneprophetess/seer

MMC Archetype

reluctant heromysterious stranger

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Spice Level 1

Spice Style

None

Getting Steamy

None

Bringing the Heat

None
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World & Setting

World Type

high fantasymythological

Primary Setting

forest / wildernesssmall town / villageroyal court / palacedesert / frontiertemple / church / monastery

Fantasy Creatures

Reading Context

Emotional Payoff

Best Time of Year

anytime

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