Reviews

Belgarath der Zauberer, by Leigh Eddings, David Eddings

27scomar's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This is a great novel, chronicling the 7,000 year life of the sorcerer Belgarath. This book is relatively slowpaced, but it is great for a dedicated fantasy nerd. This author has created an interesting magic system which is definitely worth reading about. Lastly, I would recommend reading the Belgariad series by David Eddings before you read this, it will help you understand some of the references made in this book. 

stclairs2004's review against another edition

3.0

I enjoyed this book. It was a bit slow at times, but the storyline was intriguing enough to keep me going.

joylene45's review against another edition

3.0

I did love spending some more time with these characters, but it was too much time. This book went on for CENTURIES. Literally.

19minnie's review against another edition

4.0

Het verhaal was mij eigenlijk in grote lijnen al bekend door De Belgarion- en De Mallorea-serie te lezen. Maar toch vind ik het heel intressant!

noodelydia's review against another edition

4.0

You have to have read David Edding's "The Belgariad" and "The Mallorean" series to really understand this book and it's partner, "Polgara the Sorceress," but as a fan of those stories, I can honestly say that although this book took a while to plow through, it was fun to read. :)

raquelrose's review against another edition

adventurous funny reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Grief, Alcohol, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Death, War, Xenophobia, Violence, and Classism

Minor: Body shaming, Ableism, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Blood, Cannibalism, Fatphobia, Drug use, Genocide, and Sexual content

lecterclarice's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

sarahlou79's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

hazelmort's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

ewbanh's review against another edition

3.0

I loved this book as a kid and though several parts recaptured that wonder, now I found most of it to be annoying. Also, reading into the authors’ pasts was a bad call, and it colored my view of the book.

Would have been a good 300 page book, probably.