Pawn of Prophecy
by:
David Eddings (author)
Long ago, the evil God Torak fought a war to obtain an object of immense power - the Orb of Aldur. But Torak was defeated and the Orb reclaimed by Belgarath, the sorcerer. Garion, a young farm lad, loves the story when he first hears it from the old storyteller. But it has nothing to do with him....
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Long ago, the evil God Torak fought a war to obtain an object of immense power - the Orb of Aldur. But Torak was defeated and the Orb reclaimed by Belgarath, the sorcerer. Garion, a young farm lad, loves the story when he first hears it from the old storyteller. But it has nothing to do with him. Or does it? For the stories also tell of a prophecy that must be fulfilled - a destiny handed down through the generations. And Torak is stirring again...
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780552554763 (0552554766)
Publish date: April 22nd 2006
Publisher: Corgi Childrens
Pages no: 352
Edition language: English
Series: The Belgariad -3 (#1)
Pawn of Prophecy by David Eddings is a classic in the epic fantasy realm. I read them as a kid but only recently have enjoyed the first in the series as an audiobook. Here is my review. While the premise to Pawn of Prophecy is pretty basic (ancient evil is awakening and a Chosen One may be our only ...
One of the groups I belong to is reading this book in November 2016 and I decided to do a quick re-read of an old favorite. I can still say that this story always is a fun book to read and still stands up as excellent epic fantasy after 35 years.4.5 Stars for a true classic.
One of the groups I belong to is reading this book in November 2016 and I decided to do a quick re-read of an old favorite. I can still say that this story always is a fun book to read and still stands up as excellent epic fantasy after 35 years.4.5 Stars for a true classic.
Listening to a classic fantasy story that I head read multiple times was certainly an interesting experience. It took me some time to get used to the pronunciations used but narrator soon captured me in this world again and I might even have enjoyed this more than all the times I have read this one....
Listening to a classic fantasy story that I head read multiple times was certainly an interesting experience. It took me some time to get used to the pronunciations used but narrator soon captured me in this world again and I might even have enjoyed this more than all the times I have read this one....
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