Fantasy Buddy Reads discussion

May 20th.

Started early.

End of Ch 10

Nothing much to report, except that there seems to be (view spoiler)[a significant misunderstanding between what Belgarath meant by “diversion” and what the allied kings and Polgara are planning at the border. (hide spoiler)]

I'm ahead of schedule, too. Just couldn't wait to dive into this installment!

Spot,😊

I'll probably be starting today.

Spot :)

Finished part 1; I'm enjoying Garion's travels with Silk and Belgarath.

Me too... it's nice for Garion to finally break away from Pol.

Julia wrote: "Me too... it's nice for Garion to finally break away from Pol."

I know a lot of people like Polgara, but I just find her far too bossy and controlling.

I mean, I do like Polgara, but I'm glad for Garion to have a chance to finally come into his own without her.

About 40% in. Enjoying my reread.

Into part 2. It's nice to see Barak and Hettar again, but I'm finding this the more 'boring' part of the story partly because my favourite main characters are elsewhere - can't help thinking it's a shame Eddings decided to copy Tolkien's template of splitting the book into different sections rather than simply give us a chapter of each.

Finished. Loved the conclusion. I am looking forward to continuing Garion's next campaign in the Mallorean.

Finished as well. I really wished I liked this better than I do; I've read it several times over the years, and I think perhaps it's one of those classics that's full of tropes that aren't so popular now.

Just one point about Garion:(view spoiler)[ was anyone else a little frustrated by his lack of self-agency? After being pushed around by Polgara most of the series, now he was being controlled pretty much like a puppet by that 'voice in his head'! I started rolling my eyes at that. Fine, it worked, but I would've preferred it if Garion had actually made some choices himself. (hide spoiler)]

I am done as well. My favourite part was with Polgara at the end... no spoilers here, but it was a touching end for her! (Even if she is immortal and it never will be "the end" for her!)

Got to this late. Into the last 15% of the book. Left my kindle at work one day and dug out my old paperback. Wow that cover is 1) terrible art 2) huge spoiler on it I never noticed before ...yeesh :)

Haha! I think I am one of the few who love the old spoilery terrible covers! I am all about that sentimental stuff that comes with those covers, the innocent age of Fantasy:-)

Happy to see more posts. I have book 4 in the Mallorean cued up to read once I finish Sword of Shannara and On Basilisk Station.

Rob wrote: "Got to this late. Into the last 15% of the book. Left my kindle at work one day and dug out my old paperback. Wow that cover is 1) terrible art 2) huge spoiler on it I never noticed before ...yeesh :)"

Now I have to go and dig out my old paperback lol

Choko wrote: "Haha! I think I am one of the few who love the old spoilery terrible covers! I am all about that sentimental stuff that comes with those covers, the innocent age of Fantasy:-)"

Yes! Me too. Oh and I would like to reread Sparhawk after the Mallorean, I know that's 5 months away. But just saying!

I am in, as you know, for all of them :-)

I forgot to come by earlier and say I finished this one and loved every moment of it! Still have huge crush on The Enchantress, but love how all the characters grew and the light way first sexual experience was hinted at:-):-):-) Can't wait for the next books!

Just finishing this. Wondering if I should continue with the next bit or not...

I am all for reading the Sparhawk books. Love those books.