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Old 10-26-2008, 06:55 AM   #68
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Originally Posted by DMcCunney View Post
I read and enjoyed the Belgariad. I plowed grimly through the sequel, the Malloreon. The authorial strings were too evident, as Eddings carefully maneuvered his characters through every spot on his world. It felt like "paint by numbers" fantasy.

Read the Belgariad. If you really like it, read the rest of Eddings, as you'll be getting more of the exact same thing.
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I do agree to a point that Eddings is repetitive, but His work does have its charms.

I usually Suggest people read the Belgariad and The Elenium and skip the sequels if they feel like it. As while similar, there is enough difference between the two to make it interesting.

I do however agree with Harry that Redemption of Athalus is his best book, and a definite read. Its the most tightly written book and edited book of his.

I would definitely recommend skipping the Dreamers Series, as while some of the premises are good, it all comes to nought due to the poor editing.

The main problem is that very few of is book are available as eBooks.
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