352 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780552554763
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Corgi Childrens
Publication date: 07 September 2006
Description
Long ago, the evil God Torak fought a war to obtain an object of immense power - the Orb of Aldur. But Torak was defeated and the Orb reclaimed by Belgarath the sorcerer. Garion, a young farm lad, loves the story when he first hears it from the...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,918 reviews
Moods
mysterious 34%
lighthearted 25%
funny 21%
hopeful 13%
tense 8%
emotional 7%
dark 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 34% | Character: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Xenophobia, Child abuse, DeathModerate
Racism, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Misogyny, Sexual assault
352 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780552554763
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Corgi Childrens
Publication date: 07 September 2006
Description
Long ago, the evil God Torak fought a war to obtain an object of immense power - the Orb of Aldur. But Torak was defeated and the Orb reclaimed by Belgarath the sorcerer. Garion, a young farm lad, loves the story when he first hears it from the...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,918 reviews
Moods
mysterious 34%
lighthearted 25%
funny 21%
hopeful 13%
tense 8%
emotional 7%
dark 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 34% | Character: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Xenophobia, Child abuse, DeathModerate
Racism, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Misogyny, Sexual assault