A review by youraveragedave
Castle of Wizardry by David Eddings
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).