INTRO: The is a classic fantasy epic. It was my all time favourite series which I could not put down. A large series but don't be daunted as it really is one of those books you will find yourself saying "Just one more chapter". A magnificent epic set against a history of seven thousand years of the struggles of Gods and Kings and men - of strange lands and events - of fate and a prophecy that must be fulfilled!
REVIEW: Long ago, so the Storyteller claimed, the evil God Torak sought dominion and drove men and Gods to war. But Belgarath the Sorcerer led men to reclaim the Orb that protected men of the West. So long as it lay at Riva, the prophecy went, men would be safe.
But that was only a story, and Garion did not believe in magic dooms, even though the dark man without a shadow had haunted him for years.
Brought up on a quiet farm by his Aunt Pol, how could he know that the Apostate planned to wake dread Torak, or that he would be led on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger by those he loved - but did not know?
For a while his dreams of innocence were safe, untroubled by knowledge of his strange heritage. For a little while...
LOOK AT THE COVERLISTEN TO A BITREAD A BITWANT A COPY?CHALLENGE RESPONSE: This series is classed as an epic fantasy. Have you read any other fantasy books or series that you could recommend? Describe why you think they are worth reading.
