Pawn of Prophecy (Belgariad) - David Eddings

Posted : 1 year, 2 months ago at Oct 26 14:23

This is the first book in the Belgariad (before Queen of Sorcery, Magician's Gambit, Castle of Wizardry, and Enchanter's End Game). Garion is a 9-year-old boy living on Faldor's farm in Sendaria with his Aunt Pol. He likes spending time in the smithy watching Durnik work, and in the tavern listening to Old Wolf the storyteller's tales of ancient Gods and battles. One day, when accompanying Wolf to the spice merchant in the town of Upper Gralt, he's questioned by a Murgo, who gives him an Angarak penny. Alarmed, Old Wolf brings him back to Faldor's farm and leaves. Times goes by and the storyteller comes back five years later with such news that'll force Aunt Pol and Garion to flee Faldor's farm with him, taking reliable Durnik along. This is the beginning of a great adventure for ...Read more

Rating : 8/10

Posted : 2 years, 5 months ago at Jul 30 11:20

First and best in a fantasy series that's remarkable for it's huge sense of humour and unforgettable characters. Favourites are Old Wolf, Aunt Pol, Silk, and young Garion when he's first learning the Will and the Word.

Rating : 9/10