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Belgarath the Sorcerer Paperback – May 2 2006
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- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherVoyager
- Publication dateMay 2 2006
- Dimensions11.1 x 5.4 x 17.8 cm
- ISBN-100007217099
- ISBN-13978-0007217090
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- Publisher : Voyager
- Publication date : May 2 2006
- Edition : New edition
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 0007217099
- ISBN-13 : 978-0007217090
- Item weight : 1.05 kg
- Dimensions : 11.1 x 5.4 x 17.8 cm
- Part of series : The Belgariad & The Malloreon
- 鶹 Rank: #1,564,692 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #11,098 in Science Fiction & Fantasy (Books)
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About the authors
David Eddings (1931-2009) published his first novel, High Hunt, in 1973, before turning to the field of fantasy with the Belgariad, soon followed by the Malloreon. Born in Spokane, Washington, and raised in the Puget Sound area north of Seattle, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Reed College in Portland, Oregon, in 1954, and a master of arts degree from the University of Washington in 1961. He served in the US Army, worked as a buyer for the Boeing Company, and was both a grocery clerk and a college English teacher. He lived in Nevada until his death, at the age of 77.
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- Reviewed in Canada on March 19, 2024Verified PurchaseThe belgariad series is a must read for anyone who loves fantasy books. Read in this order, the belgariad, the malloreon, belgarath., then polgara.
- Reviewed in Canada on May 8, 2024Verified Purchasethis one was a good price and his books are so good
- Reviewed in Canada on June 25, 2024Verified PurchaseAwesome
- Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2007If you are one of the many fans of "The Belgariad" and "The Malloreon", here is another treat for you. If you haven't had the pleasure of reading those wonderful epic fantasy series, make yourself a favour and read them before tackling "Belgarath the sorcerer". You can thank me later for introducing you to a wonderful new imaginary world and to likeable characters :)
"Belgarath the sorcerer" starts just where "The Malloreon" ended, that is the book "Seeress of Kell". And, strangely enough, it is nothing less than Belgarath's autobiography. As those who have read the series already know, Belgarath is a notoriously lazy sorcerer, probably the least likely person to feel the need to write his story. Unless someone compels him to do so, of course. But to know who or what could do that to an all-powerful sorcerer, you must read this book.
What is in it for you?. Well, lots of fun, and the opportunity to know how things really started, from the point of view of one of the main characters in the series. You get to accompany Belgarath from his birth in the small village of Gara, to the fateful day when he met Aldur and became first his pupil and then his disciple. In case you are as curious as me, you will also be grateful to know that this book will allow you to learn more about Belgarath's family, and to live wondrous adventures with him and his friends.
Personally, I found the opportunity of "living" the things I had merely read about in the previous books specially rewarding. The fact that Belgarath's memories span thousands of years gives the reader the opportunity of gaining a good perspective on all the things that happened, thus preparing him to read the previous books in the series in a different way. A warning is in order, though. If you haven't read the previously mentioned books, this book has big-time spoilers, so please don't risk ruining the surprises those series have for you. Do first things first, and read "The Belgariad" and "The Malloreon" before "Belgarath the sorcerer".
All in all, I loved reading this book, and I highly recommend it to those who don't feel ready to leave the world of Belgarath and his friends. Enjoy it!
Belen Alcat
- Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2024Verified PurchaseThank you
- Reviewed in Canada on September 11, 2016Verified PurchaseAfter reading the entire rest of the series, this book fills in most of the missing details that help to round out the Belgariad and make the story complete (all except Polgara's part). It felt almost sneaky learning about everything that had been happening behind the scenes for so very many years. If you've read the rest of the series, do yourself a favour and finish it with these books.
- Reviewed in Canada on June 8, 2020Verified PurchaseBefore Game of Thrones there was the Belgariad and the Mallorean. David Eddings creates characters you care about. Few series make you want to re-read them every 4-5 years.
- Reviewed in Canada on August 14, 2016Verified PurchaseClassic book. One of my first David Eddings stories. It's actually a prequel or perhaps companion story to the Belgariad and Malloreon, but I just happened to stumble upon this one first. Really good read regardless of whether you found it first or afterwards.
Top reviews from other countries
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Germán TorresReviewed in Spain on August 5, 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars Gran precuela
Verified PurchaseFue una sorpresa saber que Eddings había escrito una precuela para su saga Belgarath / Mallorea; al no estar traducido, tuve que leerlo directamente del original, y por el precio, de segunda mano, y el gran estado del libro, fue una gran compra. Muy recomendable si os gustó la fantasía de Eddings.
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Top notch fantasy
Verified PurchaseRecommend reading the Belgariad and the mallorean before reading this book as it is a prequel to the events in those series of books. Still a fantastic read even if you don't! One of my favourite authors at his best, probably his best character telling his story with great humour, action and creativity. Praise be for David Eddington
- BelReviewed in the United States on October 17, 2005
5.0 out of 5 stars What is in it for you? :)
Verified PurchaseIf you are one of the many fans of "The Belgariad" and "The Malloreon", here is another treat for you. If you haven't had the pleasure of reading those wonderful epic fantasy series, make yourself a favour and read them before tackling "Belgarath the sorcerer". You can thank me later for introducing you to a wonderful new imaginary world and to likeable characters :)
"Belgarath the sorcerer" starts just where "The Malloreon" ended, that is the book "Seeress of Kell". And, strangely enough, it is nothing less than Belgarath's autobiography. As those who have read the series already know, Belgarath is a notoriously lazy sorcerer, probably the least likely person to feel the need to write his story. Unless someone compels him to do so, of course. But to know who or what could do that to an all-powerful sorcerer, you must read this book.
What is in it for you?. Well, lots of fun, and the opportunity to know how things really started, from the point of view of one of the main characters in the series. You get to accompany Belgarath from his birth in the small village of Gara, to the fateful day when he met Aldur and became first his pupil and then his disciple. In case you are as curious as me, you will also be grateful to know that this book will allow you to learn more about Belgarath's family, and to live wondrous adventures with him and his friends.
Personally, I found the opportunity of "living" the things I had merely read about in the previous books specially rewarding. The fact that Belgarath's memories span thousands of years gives the reader the opportunity of gaining a good perspective on all the things that happened, thus preparing him to read the previous books in the series in a different way. A warning is in order, though. If you haven't read the previously mentioned books, this book has big-time spoilers, so please don't risk ruining the surprises those series have for you. Do first things first, and read "The Belgariad" and "The Malloreon" before "Belgarath the sorcerer".
All in all, I loved reading this book, and I highly recommend it to those who aren't ready to leave the world of Belgarath and his friends. Enjoy it!
Belen Alcat