Pawn of Prophecy
WHILE THE DARK GOD SLEPT
Long ago, so the Storyteller
claimed, the evil God Torak sought dominion and drove men and Gods to
war. But Belgarath the Sorcerer led men to reclaim the Orb that
protected men of 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...
Thus begins the first book of The Belgariad, a
magnificent epic of immense scope, set against a history of seven
thousand years, of the struggles of Gods and Kings and men – of strange
lands and events – of fate and a prophecy that must be fulfilled!
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David Eddings
David Eddings’ writing, much like the epic worlds he created, was built on layers of adventure, camaraderie, and an understanding of the human heart. Born in 1931 in Washington, D.C., Eddings came to be known as one of fantasy's most beloved authors, carving a space for himself with his sharp storytelling and vivid character development. His rise to prominence came with the Belgariad and Malloreon series, two beloved fantasy sagas that continue to captivate readers with their rich world-building and timeless themes of power, destiny, and friendship.
The Belgariad
The Belgariad consists of five books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Main series Belgarian Universe
Reviews and Comments
I love this series for the simple fact that this is the first fantasy I ever read. Pawn was a gift from my sister on my 11th birthday. 22 years later and I'm still an huge fan of the genre. I still re-read this series every few years and it still transports me to that world. Great reccomendation for younger readers or someone that's looking for an easy introduction to the genre
Pawn of Prophecy is the book that made Eddings a household name. In my opinion Pawn of Prophecy is readable, but it's not excellent. What really annoys me is that this book series has the usual "a boy becomes a hero" story line, which has been used too many times. Although this book isn't excellent, it's an enjoyable fantasy story for young and a bit older readers.