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    Pawn of Prophecy

    Written by David Eddings

    Narrated by Cameron Beierle

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    Long ago, so the Storyteller claimed, the evil God Torak sought dominion and drove men and Gods to war. But Belgrath the Sorcerer led men to reclaim the Orb that protected the West. So long as it lay at Riva, the prophecy went, men would be safe. That was only a story, and Garion did not believe in magic dooms, even though the 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 truly know.

    For yet a little while and his dreams of innocence remained safe, untroubled by knowledge of his strange heritage. For a little while...thus begins The Belgariad, an epic fantasy of immense scope set against a history of 7000 years. It tells of the struggles between ancient Gods and mighty Kings, and of men in strange lands facing fated events, all bound by a prophecy that must be fulfilled.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBooks in Motion Audio
    Release dateJul 15, 2003
    ISBN9781581167566
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    Pawn of Prophecy
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    David Eddings

    David Eddings was born in Washington State in 1931 and grew up near Seattle. He graduated from the University of Washington and went on to serve in the US Army. Subsequently he worked as a buyer for the Boeing company and taught college-level English. His first novel was a contemporary adventure, but he soon began a spectacular career as a fantasy writer with his bestselling series ‘The Belgariad’.

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    • 4/5
      Part 1 of the Belgariad, epic fantasy, featuring fantasy quest and coming of age. Enjoyable. I will need to read at least the next one because of course this one just sets up the rest of the series so must continue on with the quest.
    • 4/5
      It's been nearly two years since I've gotten into a big Fantasy series, and I couldn't be happier to get back to my all time favorite genre. I have to cut this book a little slack, since it was written in 1982 and a lot of the fantasy tropes present in the book weren't as present 37 years ago. That said, I enjoyed Pawn of Prophecy; it's clearly well written, and even though many of the themes feel familiar, the story feels fresh due to the crisp prose, snappy dialogue and interesting characters. Will certainly read the other four!
    • 4/5
      Garion appears to be a normal farm boy living on Faldor's farm where his aunt, Pol, is cook. But as he grows signs and portents sweep around him. OK so it's not the most original of story lines even when it was written 30 odd years ago but Eddings' tale is reasonably well written and there's an underlying sense that Eddings doesn't take the tale too seriously that lends it a charm all of its own. Unlike rather too many books this has been a joy to reread
    • 4/5
      A good start. Garion is a seemingly nice normal boy, being raise by his aunt. He discovers his aunt is not what she seams and the adventure begins. There is a lot she is not telling him. This is the start of the series and does a good job o setting things up
    • 4/5
      This was a quick read and I liked the characters.
    • 4/5
      Re-reading this series for the first time since I was about fifteen. Surprisingly, it's held up despite the test of time. And I apparently still have a thing for the same characters, haha - which is even more surprising!
    • 3/5
      I read this when I was quite young, so I don't remember much about it. I do remember that David Eddings books seemed pretty similar to me in plot -- all of them. The same great quest, multiple times. All the same, I liked this trilogy very much at the time, and I think it was my first Eddings.
    • 1/5
      Okay, I probably should have read this when it came out - I might have enjoyed it then and been young enough not to notice all the glaring cliches... although i doubt it, because as far as i can see, if one were to strip this book of them there would be absolutely nothing left.
      I cannot think of a character, event, history or conversation that hasn't been done elsewhere, and almost always, better.
      Actually, having this as an audiobook in my car, I could have enjoyed it fairly well, had it not been for the inconsistent writing and the haphazard displays of 'character, all, presumably, to further the story, only it doesn't really - it only serves the poor plot.
      Garion himself goes from whining and belligerent early teen to shrewd and wise adventurer in the space of a few pages, and then back again. I assume Eddings keeps us waiting for the boy to tell others what he's experiencing because he thinks it increases the suspense, but it's just annoying, as the reasons given (afterwards, by Eddings) are weak. Which is why i assume he felt the need to explain.
      It's funny (or annoying) that the 2 times he manages to accidentally overhear the private talks going on, are just enough to give him the next piece of the puzzle... oh why am i bothering to tell you? The more i think, the more i could give a review as long as the book itself. If i try and think of a decent scene, well-written or original, that would shorten the review to non-existent.
      And as for the sorcerer - 3000 years old? Really? Like the boy, he swings from being master of all magics and held in awe by Kings, to spouting weak homilies which even Eddings' own characters find naff.
      That's it for my review. This book is harmless, and maybe if you're 13 and haven't read fantasy before... It's not really bad, but I can't think of anything about it that is actually good...
    • 5/5
      Giving this, and the series as a whole five stars because I literally cannot separate nostalgia from criticism. This series has had such a profound effect on me in so many ways that, as I go through it every couple of years, my cynicism vanishes and I find myself in middle school again, enthralled by the world, the characters, and the story.
    • 3/5
      Themes: gods, magic, saving the world, the boy who lived (sort of)Garion lives with his aunt, having a rather innocent simple childhood. But he and his aunt have to go on the run when Bad Guys come after them. They take a very long journey, meet up with mysterious but entertaining companions, and have adventures. Everyone Garion meets is hiding a secret. A couple of problems - a VERY BORING, VERY LOOOOOOOOOONG introduction, with fake medieval language and wizard-y names; plus Garion and his aunt, Pol, kind of bug me. Garion is so naive, so trusting, and so SLOW to figure out what's going on. And Pol is mysterious just cause it's fun to bug the reader.It sounds like I'm giving it a bad review, but I did like it enough to want to read the next one in the series. I guess it got me curious. And Garion may develop into a more interesting character. We'll see. The library has the next one for me on hold, so I guess I'll decide if I like it or not.
    • 5/5
      I love a good fantasy romp. My brother-in-law has been after me to experience David Eddings' works and presented me with the first three books in The Belgariad series for Christmas last year. I was thrilled and apprehensive because, you see, I have this problem when it comes to fantasy - I get completely and totally sucked in.That's not a bad thing, it's just fantasy has this ability to make me forget to eat, sleep, drink ... basically forget everything but reading. I walk around the house with my nose in the book, I fall asleep from utter exhaustion and wake up with the book on top of my face, begging to be read - forget the shower and coffee!So I have to confess, there are times when I pick up a fantasy series and I hope that it will be gentle with me and provide me with opportunities to just put it down. In that regard, Pawn of Prophecy let me down.This book had everything I loved. The legends of old gods, the young boy, the sorceress, the ancient prophet, the giants, the imps, the ordinary folk and the spies. It combined light, quick wit and humor with an enormous quest and kept me completely hooked every step of the way.
    • 4/5
      Old story... read YEARS ago... great fantasy... read the entire Belgariad series
    • 2/5
      So the start of the series where the whole book is about introducing the characters. And that is what you get. A long book the slowly over time introduces us to the main characters. If you have read the series out of order, then this introduction becomes drawn out. It was easy enough to read, but I am no longer the target audience for the books.
    • 5/5
      The series The Belgariad was my first introduction into the world of high fantasy when I was a kid. While it sticks to standard fantasy fair it does so in a way that is accessible to a younger reader. It is also just a fun book to read. There is adventure and magic, warriors and sorcerers and evil gods, and a boy in the middle of it all who starts to realize he is no ordinary boy.Any fan of Lord of the Rings would love this series as it is a fun, light hearted introduction to high fantasy. Any fan of Harry Potter would recognize a lot of Garion was years later placed in Harry. They were both young boys who had their parents murdered when they were babies and were placed in the care of their aunts. They are both surprised to find that they are not ordinary little boys when adventure comes at last into their lives and they discover they are capable of more than they ever suspected.When the Orb of Aldur is stolen and the old storyteller comes to fetch Aunt Pol to help go and find it they take Garion, and surprisingly enough the blacksmith Durnik, and head off on an adventure in an attempt to reclaim it. They meet up with a prince turned spy named Silk and a giant bear of a man named Barak. There is magic, intrigue and fighting and when the band finds themselves arrested they end up at royal court. Then things get really interesting.Throughout there is lots of sly humor and witty dialogue, jabs at other high fantasy novels, and some fantastic set up for what promises to be an entertaining series.Highly recommended for young fantasy fans, or fans that are ready to expand from Harry Potter into high fantasy. If your younger reader finds the prologue difficult to get into, feel free to skip it and just start at chapter one. The prologues in all the books in this series are quotes from scrolls about the history of the world and can be tough reading straight out of the box for a younger reader. Get into the adventure first and then when they want to know what all this Orb business is about go back and read that prologue, it will make a lot more sense.
    • 4/5
      Pawn of Prophecy, what an aptly named book for the first tale of the Belgariad. Garian (The Pawn) a young orphaned farmboy with a past cloaked in secret, lives with his Aunt Pol on a prosperous farm. A storyteller known as "Old Wolf" comes by and shares stories of the Gods. It comes to light that something of great value has been taken and that Old Wolf, Aunt Pol and Garion must set out at once. In typical fantasy style the group expands to include: A village blacksmith, Silk (the thief) and Barak the warrior. Also in typical fantasy style, the party of unlikely heroes are not quite who they all seem to be. The party travels to meet with the Kings of the land and it is here that "The Prophecy" begins to unfold.Pawn of Prophecy provides very few unique elements to the fantasy genre, but the writing is solid and each of the characters are well thought out and intriguing. If you enjoy stories of prophecy, kings and sorcerers battling against evil forces and ancient Gods, look no further.
    • 4/5
      The first book in what was my favorite fantasy series for a very long time. While the story premise is simple, and the ultimate conclusion quite obvious, watching the main character, Garion, gradually learn about his heritage and ultimate destiny is always entertaining.
    • 3/5
      I remember reading this series, but I don't remember how good it was. So, I give it three stars.
    • 4/5
      This review is for the entire five book series, "The Belgariad". While light weight and without any real tension or doubt as to the outcome, the series is very enjoyable, with likable characters, humor, and a satisfying, happy ending. The writing is fast paced, clear and easy to read, and I thought the dialogue was pretty well done. Some characterizations are good enough to provoke sympathy for some of the baddies. There is nothing particularly thought provoking, but I had fun reading all five.
    • 3/5
      I can't quite make up my mind whether I like this one enough to try the next book in the series. On the negative side, this one is a bit too reminiscent of Lord of the Rings and too many other fantasy tales without bringing anything all that original to the mix. It's no ripoff like Sword of Shannara, but there is this ordinary farmboy, Garion, with a destiny (tm) who picked up companions on a quest involving a dark object coveted by a dark lord. Like Garion, I also find it a bit much to swallow that two characters are seven thousand years old--maybe because the author just doesn't make them wise or strange or alien enough in ways to set them apart--you don't feel the weight of those ages. I also got exactly who Garion is from about page one, and even though the book does give reasons why he'd be in the dark (his Aunt raised him on an isolated farm and he was never taught to read) I felt impatient for him to catch up with me, the reader. On the other hand, the style, while not lovely, was serviceable, and this really zipped past. It's as if I sat down, read the first sentence, and when I looked up again much of the day was past and the book over. I did like Polgara who for me was the standout character--all the more so for being a female character in the testosterone-laden high fantasy genre and not, unlike Garion, one of a type I feel I've read hundreds of times before. This is the first book in the series, and the author's first novel, so it might be it gets better as the series goes along. If I read another book in the series, it will be to read more of Polgara.
    • 2/5

      Six out of ten.

      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. 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 Garion.

    • 5/5
      I flew through reading this first book in the series. I got acquainted with Garion, oddly knowing and seeing his transformation into adulthood. I love how this first yarn of the story is essential to understanding Garion's being is conceived, as well as all of the oddities of names and essential lands that are visited-- Garion grows to be more insightful as the book nears toward the end and I honestly couldn't put this book down. I finished it in one sitting! I immediately picked up the next book in the series to find out what happened to him, Polgara, and Belgariad on their quest.
    • 5/5
      I've loved this book since my mother first read it to me when I was about 10 or 11. Back then I think I loved the adventure. Now I can appreciate the insight we get into the confused mind of a teenage boy along with the mystery that the quest presents. It is an easy read that is definitely accessible for most readers but at the same time there are many layers to the book that makes re-reading a pleasure. As it is the first book in a series I will write a longer review once I've read the whole series.
    • 3/5
      I remember reading this series, but I don't remember how good it was. So, I give it three stars.
    • 4/5
      This is the beginning of a fun, 5 book series. There is another 5 book series, the Mallorean, that comes after plus several additional books, "Polgara", 'Belgarath' & the 'Mrin Codex'. If you stick with the first 5 & maybe the second 5, you'll be happy. Unless this world totally captivates you, reading the 3 additional books is kind of a waste. While there are some tidbits you can pick up, mostly they're a rehash from different POV's of the other 10 books.That said, the world captivated me. My wife & I originally started reading this series just after the second book came out. We the proceeded to read one book a year - FOREVER! - well, it seemed like forever. Of course, we'd have to re-read or at least skim the earlier books again, so I don't know how many times we read them. Two of my kids have read them at least once each, as well.It's a sword & sorcery world with a nifty take on it. The characters are engaging, larger than life & just a lot of fun. No sex or gore, it's appropriate for ten or so & up.
    • 3/5
      I realize that the story is part of a multibook series but it's important to say that if you're not planning to read more in the series then you'll probably be disappointed in this story as a standalone. It is just an introduction and buildup to future novels in the series where (I'm assuming) something happens. This story itself doesn't really have anything happening other than introducing characters and the setting.The centerpiece character is supposed to be a 14 year old boy but the writer has him behaving (and being treated) like a 9 year old... It's clear that the novel (and maybe the series?) is aimed at teenagers rather than adults.If you aren't looking for a complex story, and you accept that this novel is only meant to be an intro to the series, and you are planning to read more in the series then it's probably worth 4 stars, otherwise it's barely a 3 star story.
    • 4/5
      Garion is no one special- just a poor orphaned farm boy being raised by his aunt. He has heard tales of magic, but he doesn't believe in it. He knows the legend of the Orb, a magical artifact said to protect the world from evil as long as it is in at a place called Riva, but he never really thought it was true. Which is why, when he learns that the Orb has been stolen, he doesn't give much thought to it. Until a mysterious traveler who seems to know his Aunt Pol tells him that not only is the legend of the Orb true, but that the prophecies state that he must go on a quest to retrieve the Orb and return it to its rightful place. He is intrigued, if slightly less than thrilled, and agrees to go.by Emma, Resident David Eddings Scholar
    • 2/5
      This is a solid series, I was reading two books a day.It is a light read, it is an enjoyable read, and it is a book I returned to after many years.I highly suggest reading Belgarath and Polgara prior to the Belgariad though.
    • 3/5
      Hmmm. I'm still not quite sure what I think of this. It's very obviously The First Book In The Series, and things happen, but nothing's resolved. I really have to reserve judgment until after I read the next one.
    • 3/5
      Really easy to read, sucked me in and now I have to finish the set... Gotta catch 'em all!
    • 5/5
      David and Leigh Eddings are two of my favourite authors. After the Lord of the Rings this was the first fantasy series I ever read. Along with Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea Quartet and J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, the Eddings books are great for introducing tweens to the world of fantasy.Pawn of Prophecy is the first book in The Belgariad series. Join Garion as he is dragged from his comfortable existence into a world of danger and magic, enemies and deceit and learns that neither he or his loved ones are who he always thought them to be...