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I think the real beauty of Eddings' books is the fact that there's always something happening. It's not the normal straight-line plot where they go after something, get it, and come back, but there are lots of little side-stories that make the book interesting.
I first read the Malloreon and after that read the Belgariad, and I still understood most of it. Reading the Belgariad first helps, but it's not a must. And when you do start reading Malloreon, after the first couple of chapters you'll find it extremely hard to put the book down.
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An truly fun series...and guess what? They're all back! All of our favorite characters, Ce'Nedra, Garion, Mandorallan, Polgara, on and on...they're all here.
I found the Mallorrean even more enjoyable than the now somewhat dated Belgariad. But the real beauty of these novels, aside from the funny dialogue, good action and nice descriptions, is the fact that you didnt have to read the Belgariad to jump in and enjoy the Mallorrean. Although sometimes it helps.
Anyone looking for an entertaining and FUN series (not like those dark, semi-goth novels of late) should definitely take a chance on these...you wont be dissappointed. And if you've read the first series of 5, then good for you...these are even better.
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I don't understand how everyone seems to LOVE these books. Maybe I'm just impatient, maybe I just don't like Eddings, but his books seem to drag on forever! I know that they're supposed to be great, but I don't understand it. Couldn't he get to the chase? Add some excitement! For those who are impatient like me, these books are not for you! Go ahead, try the first one, but if you start losing interest, be warned that it doesn't get any better!
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this book kept me on edge the whole way through! I just love Eddings' books and I think anyone who criticizes him are just silly! i especially love silk.
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Why is it that Eddings seems to feel that no book is complete without half of it being taken up with pointless boring dialogue? Cutting out this would half the length of the series but I suppose it would also half Edding's royalties.The plots were unrealistic and predictable. The characters were one dimensional. The themes were little more than Eddings making sweeping generalisations and assuptions about life. I was reminded at times of Walt Disney films where a good story takes second place to predictable politically correct ideas. Do not read this - it is an awful book by an awful author.
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