446 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780552148085
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Corgi Books (Adult)
Publication date: 12 October 1982
Description
The master Sorcerer Belgarath and his daughter Polgara were on the trail of the Orb of Aldur, stolen by a priest of Torak. With them went Garion, a simple farm boy, who had never believed in sorcery and wanted no part of it. Yet as they traveled t...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,988 reviews
Moods
funny 31%
mysterious 31%
dark 21%
emotional 18%
lighthearted 18%
tense 14%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 4%
challenging 3%
reflective 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 48% | A mix: 37% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death446 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780552148085
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Corgi Books (Adult)
Publication date: 12 October 1982
Description
The master Sorcerer Belgarath and his daughter Polgara were on the trail of the Orb of Aldur, stolen by a priest of Torak. With them went Garion, a simple farm boy, who had never believed in sorcery and wanted no part of it. Yet as they traveled t...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,988 reviews
Moods
funny 31%
mysterious 31%
dark 21%
emotional 18%
lighthearted 18%
tense 14%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 4%
challenging 3%
reflective 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 48% | A mix: 37% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death