paigedesjardin's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
barney100'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sednadragon35's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
This has God plot structure as all the characters develop into their roles that fate have set for them. Which I know will lead to a conclusion that will be well worth the stage that has been set!
youraveragedave's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Book 4 starts immediately after the epic events of book 3, then slows down to a crawl. We finally find out that Garion is the prophesized Rivan King (didn't see that coming /s), and oh what do you know Ce'Nedra is going to have to marry him (good thing she actually likes him). Garion and Belgarath have to do it on their own. Polgara throws a tantrum. Lots of political stuff happens. Ce'Nedra builds an army.
I'm guessing this was quite a novel concept for the early 80's, giving a woman this much power. (Polgara has been one of the only female characters who seems 3 dimensional up until this point).
I'm guessing this was quite a novel concept for the early 80's, giving a woman this much power. (Polgara has been one of the only female characters who seems 3 dimensional up until this point).
makkans's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
myzanm's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series, as said before. I can read it over and over and still find new things.
I love how the characters have come into their own at this stage of the series. And finally, Ce’Nedra has become a bit more than a spoiled whiny little girl. Garrison is still oblivious to his own life, but he got a bit of a reality check in this book.
I love how the characters have come into their own at this stage of the series. And finally, Ce’Nedra has become a bit more than a spoiled whiny little girl. Garrison is still oblivious to his own life, but he got a bit of a reality check in this book.
monikapuff's review against another edition
5.0
I am almost sorry that I am nearly done with this series, as The Belgariad has been (beside Harry Potter) a favourite series for so long, and I'm getting a bit emotional because of the near parting from it, once more.
ruby_roundhouse's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
proudlocks's review against another edition
5.0
Honestly it’s based on a lot of similar stories (same premise) but it’s as easy as butter to read. I’m lowing through.