Guardians of the West by David Eddings

Guardians of the West

The Malloreon #1

David Eddings

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced

448 pages | first published 1987

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Here, in the eagerly awaited sequel to David Eddings' bestselling The Belgariad, is the first book of The Malloreon, an epic quest across strange lands and among stranger peoples--a magnificent fantasy of men, Kings, Sorcerers, and Gods caught up ...
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Summary of 1514 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 60%
funny 33%
emotional 20%
tense 20%
hopeful 13%
lighthearted 13%
dark 6%
inspiring 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 36% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 69% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.83

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