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Polgara the Sorceress
The last and most amazing volume in the legendary Belgariad the story of the queen of truth, love, rage and destiny, Polgara the Sorceress.
The queen of truth, love, rage and destiny reveals all.
Polgara the Sorceress is the crowning achievement of the great fantasy epic which began with The Belgariad and continued with The Malloreon. Once again David and Leigh Eddings display the epic imagination, humour, and storytelling power which have made this series the most popular fantasy of modern times. In the story of Polgara, a beautiful woman whose constancy and inner power have been the foundation of all the luck and love that have saved the world, the full truth of The Belgariad is revealed.
The queen of truth, love, rage and destiny reveals all.
Polgara the Sorceress is the crowning achievement of the great fantasy epic which began with The Belgariad and continued with The Malloreon. Once again David and Leigh Eddings display the epic imagination, humour, and storytelling power which have made this series the most popular fantasy of modern times. In the story of Polgara, a beautiful woman whose constancy and inner power have been the foundation of all the luck and love that have saved the world, the full truth of The Belgariad is revealed.
767 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 15, 1997
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About the author
David Eddings
220 books5,559 followersDavid Eddings was an American author who wrote several best-selling series of epic fantasy novels. David Eddings' wife,
Leigh Eddings
, was an uncredited co-author on many of his early books, but he had later acknowledged that she contributed to them all.
They adopted one boy in 1966, Scott David, then two months old. They adopted a younger girl between 1966 and 1969. In 1970 the couple lost custody of both children and were each sentenced to a year in jail in separate trials after pleading guilty to 11 counts of physical child abuse. Though the nature of the abuse, the trial, and the sentencing were all extensively reported in South Dakota newspapers at the time, these details did not resurface in media coverage of the couple during their successful joint career as authors, only returning to public attention several years after both had died.
After both served their sentences, David and Leigh Eddings moved to Denver in 1971, where David found work in a grocery store.
David Eddings' first books (which were general fiction) sold moderately well. He later switched to writing epic fantasy, a field in which he achieved great success. In a recent interview with sffworld.com, he said: "I don't take orders from readers."
On January 26, 2007 it was reported that Eddings accidentally burned about a quarter of his office, next door to his house, along with his Excalibur sports car, and the original manuscripts for most of his novels. He was flushing the fuel tank of the car with water when he lit a piece of paper and threw into the puddle to test if it was still flammable.
On February 28, 2007, David Eddings' wife, Leigh Eddings (born Judith Leigh Schall), died following a series of strokes. She was 69.
David Eddings died on June 2, 2009 at the age of 77.
They adopted one boy in 1966, Scott David, then two months old. They adopted a younger girl between 1966 and 1969. In 1970 the couple lost custody of both children and were each sentenced to a year in jail in separate trials after pleading guilty to 11 counts of physical child abuse. Though the nature of the abuse, the trial, and the sentencing were all extensively reported in South Dakota newspapers at the time, these details did not resurface in media coverage of the couple during their successful joint career as authors, only returning to public attention several years after both had died.
After both served their sentences, David and Leigh Eddings moved to Denver in 1971, where David found work in a grocery store.
David Eddings' first books (which were general fiction) sold moderately well. He later switched to writing epic fantasy, a field in which he achieved great success. In a recent interview with sffworld.com, he said: "I don't take orders from readers."
On January 26, 2007 it was reported that Eddings accidentally burned about a quarter of his office, next door to his house, along with his Excalibur sports car, and the original manuscripts for most of his novels. He was flushing the fuel tank of the car with water when he lit a piece of paper and threw into the puddle to test if it was still flammable.
On February 28, 2007, David Eddings' wife, Leigh Eddings (born Judith Leigh Schall), died following a series of strokes. She was 69.
David Eddings died on June 2, 2009 at the age of 77.
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November 13, 2012
Oh, Polgara. Ten books of characterization completely undercut in this explosion of sexist twaddle. Depressingly, I think it's a better book in a lot of ways than Belgarath the Sorcerer - the material is largely new (and entertaining) and, with the exception of the almost word-for-word repeat of the Vo Mimbre section, is paced fairly well. But it's got two big problems that I can't overlook.
The sexism. This is the Eddings' chance to expound at appalling length their various opinions about the hard-wired differences between men and women, leading women to be conniving, emotional, good in the kitchen and with children, completely irrational in love, and made for making babies. Now, in their defense, this does not (in any of their books) prevent women from doing all sorts of interesting and significant things, but good god this pernicious 1960s thinking makes me flinch away from the page about every fourth paragraph.
The voice. This would have been the perfect opportunity to really develop Polgara's distinct voice - she's something of a restrained and mysterious figure throughout the books-with-plots, and her perspective should be unique. Instead, she sounds exactly like Belgarath throughout. Her audience-directed asides are even more irritating, if possible, but that's about the only distinguishing factor - except, of course, the frequent remarks about the differences between men and women.
Not a book I would recommend to anyone, really. The amusing Arendish political escapades do not make up for the serious commitment to eyerolling required.
The sexism. This is the Eddings' chance to expound at appalling length their various opinions about the hard-wired differences between men and women, leading women to be conniving, emotional, good in the kitchen and with children, completely irrational in love, and made for making babies. Now, in their defense, this does not (in any of their books) prevent women from doing all sorts of interesting and significant things, but good god this pernicious 1960s thinking makes me flinch away from the page about every fourth paragraph.
The voice. This would have been the perfect opportunity to really develop Polgara's distinct voice - she's something of a restrained and mysterious figure throughout the books-with-plots, and her perspective should be unique. Instead, she sounds exactly like Belgarath throughout. Her audience-directed asides are even more irritating, if possible, but that's about the only distinguishing factor - except, of course, the frequent remarks about the differences between men and women.
Not a book I would recommend to anyone, really. The amusing Arendish political escapades do not make up for the serious commitment to eyerolling required.
May 20, 2016
Hey, remember all the cool stuff? It turns out the wolf did it all. Lolz.
Also, have you ever noticed that men and women are different?
Also, have you ever noticed that men and women are different?
April 22, 2008
An amazing companion to Belgarath the Sorcerer. Fills in all the blank spots. Would have been the perfect ending to the series had he just not opened up the speculations about who Wolf really is at the end, but I guess nothings perfect. Especially since there ain't no more Garion stories coming to clear that up. That upset me quite a bit. But other than that the book was excellent. When I first started reading the Belgariad I thought Polgara was extremely dry and I couldn't understand everyone's affection for her, she just didn't seem like the mothering type of figure to me that they were portraying her as. Of course, by the end of th Belgariad I'd come around, but THIS book really explains so much more about Polgara and why she is the way she is, I really fell in love with it.
March 6, 2014
read and re-read until it fell apart; even the thick rubber band didn't prevent the pages unglueing.
December 6, 2012
A magnificent epic fantasy novel that is an absorbing read, which combines a complex plot with remarkable imagination.
David and Leigh Eddings have triumphed again with this spectacular novel, to add to your collection of original fantasy works by masterful writers. No one can compare within modern fantasy writing like Eddings, whose distinctive style and unique flair is second to none and which is at the top with all the greatest writers of this genre. Having delighted in his various series’ ‘the Belgariad’ and ‘the malloreon’ together with trilogies such as ‘the elenium’ and ‘the Tamuli’ this novel was one that I was really looking forward to reading, as it is the prequel to the Belgariad. This is the story of the Queen of truth, love, rage and destiny and which within the first few pages will take you on the most astonishing fantastical journey into the vale of Aldur.
Polgara is not only a Sorceress but who chose a very different life for herself than the expected one, as she chose love for Durnik over money and material luxury. A busy mother and wife who lives on a farm Polgara’s life is simple until during the dead of winter her Nephew, the Rivan King Garion and his wife Ce’Nedra visit. Ce’Nadra’s son Geran will one day be king and so she sets her mind to it that the Sorcerer must reveal all to them, for instance her years at Vo Wacune or what happened to her at Gar or Nadrack. Evil is rising once more from the city of endless night and as the truth is disclosed the story of Wizardry and politics, doom and evil, love and magic are brought into the light. But as darkness falls so will too the luck and love that Polgara possess which have up until now saved the world…
This has to be the crowning achievement of the greatest fantasy epic ever, where once again David and Leigh display the scope of imagination, humor and sheer depth of storytelling power which has made this series so popular for fantasy lovers in modern times. I still have the 1997 edition of this book which although considered ‘old’ now stands quite comfortably beside current authors such as Gail Z Martin and Patrick Rothfuss. This is a fantastic read and so I have to give it…
4 ½ stars – not quite 5 as I do have a favorite amongst his books and this one is not it.
David and Leigh Eddings have triumphed again with this spectacular novel, to add to your collection of original fantasy works by masterful writers. No one can compare within modern fantasy writing like Eddings, whose distinctive style and unique flair is second to none and which is at the top with all the greatest writers of this genre. Having delighted in his various series’ ‘the Belgariad’ and ‘the malloreon’ together with trilogies such as ‘the elenium’ and ‘the Tamuli’ this novel was one that I was really looking forward to reading, as it is the prequel to the Belgariad. This is the story of the Queen of truth, love, rage and destiny and which within the first few pages will take you on the most astonishing fantastical journey into the vale of Aldur.
Polgara is not only a Sorceress but who chose a very different life for herself than the expected one, as she chose love for Durnik over money and material luxury. A busy mother and wife who lives on a farm Polgara’s life is simple until during the dead of winter her Nephew, the Rivan King Garion and his wife Ce’Nedra visit. Ce’Nadra’s son Geran will one day be king and so she sets her mind to it that the Sorcerer must reveal all to them, for instance her years at Vo Wacune or what happened to her at Gar or Nadrack. Evil is rising once more from the city of endless night and as the truth is disclosed the story of Wizardry and politics, doom and evil, love and magic are brought into the light. But as darkness falls so will too the luck and love that Polgara possess which have up until now saved the world…
This has to be the crowning achievement of the greatest fantasy epic ever, where once again David and Leigh display the scope of imagination, humor and sheer depth of storytelling power which has made this series so popular for fantasy lovers in modern times. I still have the 1997 edition of this book which although considered ‘old’ now stands quite comfortably beside current authors such as Gail Z Martin and Patrick Rothfuss. This is a fantastic read and so I have to give it…
4 ½ stars – not quite 5 as I do have a favorite amongst his books and this one is not it.
January 21, 2016
This is a great addition to the story told with Polgara's usual dry wit, cutting sarcasm and superb observations. This kind of follows/accompanies Belgarath the Sorcerer as some of the events overlap but instead of the calm laid back view of Belgarath we are treated to the more blunt to the point view of Polgara. Again it has the feel of fireside story telling, although since it is Pol it should be more of stove side story telling given her love of cooking and her need to feed people (I swear she has some Welsh blood in her!). As with Belgarath, there is plenty of action as well as the more human aspects of the story to keep things ticking over and plenty of the behind the scenes stuff that the main series has missed.
July 24, 2012
"Polgara the Sorceress" wraps up David Eddings's high fantasy series that started with the 5 books of the Belgariad, continued through the 5 books of the Mallorean, and "Belgarath the Sorceror." Eddings cleverly precludes complaints of inconsistencies between "Belgarath" and "Polgara" by having Polgara say that people remember things differently.
By the last book in the series, Eddings's easy style and insider jokes settles on readers like a comfortable and worn cloak. The characters welcome you like old friends,because by now, they really are like old friends. Stereotypes and archetypes abound, and there are few surprises in the novel. That said, "Polgara the Sorceress" is a fundamental read for any Eddings fan, especially for those who crave a sense of completion. The novel rounds out Belgarath's story and adds depth and nuance to major historical events.
It is a fantastic end to the series, a story about a magnificent woman whose dedication to protecting the line of the Godslayer didn't preclude her from dabbling in politics, planning assassinations, overthrowing duchies, establishing kingdoms, dancing sensually enough to make jaws drop, and having a whale of a time while doing so. Now, that is a life worth living.
By the last book in the series, Eddings's easy style and insider jokes settles on readers like a comfortable and worn cloak. The characters welcome you like old friends,because by now, they really are like old friends. Stereotypes and archetypes abound, and there are few surprises in the novel. That said, "Polgara the Sorceress" is a fundamental read for any Eddings fan, especially for those who crave a sense of completion. The novel rounds out Belgarath's story and adds depth and nuance to major historical events.
It is a fantastic end to the series, a story about a magnificent woman whose dedication to protecting the line of the Godslayer didn't preclude her from dabbling in politics, planning assassinations, overthrowing duchies, establishing kingdoms, dancing sensually enough to make jaws drop, and having a whale of a time while doing so. Now, that is a life worth living.
January 27, 2011
As a teenager I was pretty fond of David Edding's books, but they don't hold up well after time. Eddings has a way of writing the same story (sometimes with different names) over and over, and this book is no real exception.
January 7, 2021
Pages:767
My rating: 5
Read other books by this author in the future: yes
I read this one in the hard cover book version and savored the book. I loved the Belgeriad and Mallorean series. And now the story how Polgara and her Twin was born and what happened from the birth until the book Pawn of prophecy and also some later is told from Polgara’s POV. And of course I loved this story too. I actually finally read it because of a reading challenge, where the this book covers the task to read a book about a MC that is older than I am. And Polgara is really much older than I am!
My rating: 5
Read other books by this author in the future: yes
I read this one in the hard cover book version and savored the book. I loved the Belgeriad and Mallorean series. And now the story how Polgara and her Twin was born and what happened from the birth until the book Pawn of prophecy and also some later is told from Polgara’s POV. And of course I loved this story too. I actually finally read it because of a reading challenge, where the this book covers the task to read a book about a MC that is older than I am. And Polgara is really much older than I am!
September 3, 2007
Bloated biography of one of my least favorite of Edding's all-kinda-the-same characters. His women, especially, seem to all be cut from the same bitchy and bossy cloth. The strong point of this series was the adventure, not the characterization (nor the witty dialogue which Eddings seemed to imagine he was writing) so I see no need to read this unless you are a Belgariad completist.
January 9, 2014
Disliked. Loved the Belgariad. Loved the Mallorean. Suffered through "Belgarath the Sorcerer" despite it being the extended version of history we already knew. Having to go through it all onceagain in Polgara's tale was nigh on insufferable. As this book went along I began to find traces of the "smug voice" that has ruined Eddings' work past this realm for me.
For hardcore Eddings fans only.
For hardcore Eddings fans only.
March 14, 2012
Originally published on my blog here in September 1998.
Polgara the Sorceress is the second prequel to the Belgariad and Malloreon series. The different author attribution of this and Belgarath the Sorcerer apparently reflects not a change in how David Eddings' books are written, but is more an overdue acknowledgement. The story of the world of Belgarath and his family now occupies twelve books, though the two prequels match in length any two of the others.
The first prequel tells a first person narrative of the life of Belgarath the Sorcerer, 'the Eternal Man'; this second one is the same, courtesy of his daughter, Polgara. There is naturally some overlap (as Belgarath has been alive through the whole of his daughter's life), but they concentrate on different aspects of the history of the Eddings' world.
Even though they come first chronologically, the prequels would not be a very interesting read before the remainder of the series. The place to start is with the first volume of the Belgariad, Pawn of Prophecy (which was published first). If you enjoy that series and the Malloreon, then come back to the two prequels. (Their scene-setting introductions follow on after the end of the main series.)
Myself, I would be pleased to see the Eddings abandon the arch tone that they take in the whole series, and which is particularly annoying in the prequels. There is a distinct sentimental vein to David Eddings - I once read an interview in which he referred to Tolkien J. R. R. rather nauseatingly as "Papa" - but he is able to jettison it when he desires to do so. His contemporary novels, High Hunt and The Losers, are much better written because in them he assumes a rather different style which works well. To sum up, Polgara the Sorceress is probably for fans only.
Polgara the Sorceress is the second prequel to the Belgariad and Malloreon series. The different author attribution of this and Belgarath the Sorcerer apparently reflects not a change in how David Eddings' books are written, but is more an overdue acknowledgement. The story of the world of Belgarath and his family now occupies twelve books, though the two prequels match in length any two of the others.
The first prequel tells a first person narrative of the life of Belgarath the Sorcerer, 'the Eternal Man'; this second one is the same, courtesy of his daughter, Polgara. There is naturally some overlap (as Belgarath has been alive through the whole of his daughter's life), but they concentrate on different aspects of the history of the Eddings' world.
Even though they come first chronologically, the prequels would not be a very interesting read before the remainder of the series. The place to start is with the first volume of the Belgariad, Pawn of Prophecy (which was published first). If you enjoy that series and the Malloreon, then come back to the two prequels. (Their scene-setting introductions follow on after the end of the main series.)
Myself, I would be pleased to see the Eddings abandon the arch tone that they take in the whole series, and which is particularly annoying in the prequels. There is a distinct sentimental vein to David Eddings - I once read an interview in which he referred to Tolkien J. R. R. rather nauseatingly as "Papa" - but he is able to jettison it when he desires to do so. His contemporary novels, High Hunt and The Losers, are much better written because in them he assumes a rather different style which works well. To sum up, Polgara the Sorceress is probably for fans only.
September 10, 2016
4,5*
What a wonderful book!
It's taken me a while to pick it up, but after re-reading the BELGARIAD and MALLOREON series for the third (fourth?) time, I decided I wanted to read its two companion pieces as well. I started with POLGARA and... wow. It's been an incredible ride. I thought I wouldn't like this book as much as I do the original series, because it doesn't have all the characters I've come to know and love (aside from Polgara, Belgarath, and a handful of others). I found myself falling in love with all the new characters throughout the story, however.
Polgara's story is a long and complicated one, starting in her mother's womb before she and Beldaran are even born. It tells of her relationship with her mother and her twin sister, the animosity she feels towards her father and her ongoing relationship with him, the way she finally loses Beldaran (multiple times, in several ways), and the way she learns about her gift and how to use it. Her time in Arendia is covered thoroughly and I loved reading about her time in Vo Wacune, keeping the Arends in check, and being the Duchess of Erat. The story is told in such a way that I could almost feel my heart break every time something terrible happened, showing how awful it can really be to have a lifespan as long as Polgara's.
Of course, the fact that she watches over the Rivan line - her sister's line - is also an important plot element. We find out what it was like for Polgara to raise so many little boys, to keep them hidden and take care of them as she waited for the Godslayer to be born. The final part, leading up to Garion's birth and briefly afterwards, was beautiful and so sad at the same time. So many bad things happen in Polgara's story, but there are also so many wonderful things.
I really felt myself drawn into this story and although it dragged ever so slightly a couple of times, it was never for long. It's quite action-packed, in a way, so each time I started feeling like nothing much was happening, something did happen that had me on the edge of my seat again. A beautiful companion read to the BELGARIAD and the MALLOREON. I'll be picking up Belgarath's story next!
What a wonderful book!
It's taken me a while to pick it up, but after re-reading the BELGARIAD and MALLOREON series for the third (fourth?) time, I decided I wanted to read its two companion pieces as well. I started with POLGARA and... wow. It's been an incredible ride. I thought I wouldn't like this book as much as I do the original series, because it doesn't have all the characters I've come to know and love (aside from Polgara, Belgarath, and a handful of others). I found myself falling in love with all the new characters throughout the story, however.
Polgara's story is a long and complicated one, starting in her mother's womb before she and Beldaran are even born. It tells of her relationship with her mother and her twin sister, the animosity she feels towards her father and her ongoing relationship with him, the way she finally loses Beldaran (multiple times, in several ways), and the way she learns about her gift and how to use it. Her time in Arendia is covered thoroughly and I loved reading about her time in Vo Wacune, keeping the Arends in check, and being the Duchess of Erat. The story is told in such a way that I could almost feel my heart break every time something terrible happened, showing how awful it can really be to have a lifespan as long as Polgara's.
Of course, the fact that she watches over the Rivan line - her sister's line - is also an important plot element. We find out what it was like for Polgara to raise so many little boys, to keep them hidden and take care of them as she waited for the Godslayer to be born. The final part, leading up to Garion's birth and briefly afterwards, was beautiful and so sad at the same time. So many bad things happen in Polgara's story, but there are also so many wonderful things.
I really felt myself drawn into this story and although it dragged ever so slightly a couple of times, it was never for long. It's quite action-packed, in a way, so each time I started feeling like nothing much was happening, something did happen that had me on the edge of my seat again. A beautiful companion read to the BELGARIAD and the MALLOREON. I'll be picking up Belgarath's story next!
May 4, 2016
It's the story of her life up to Pawn of Prophecy by Polgara and mostly I liked the voice, except for the sexism and racism. You'd think that someone who had lived several lifetimes would have learned that there are a lot of things men and women have in common and that some women are different to others and not all women and not all [insert race here] are the same. Yes it's easy for someone who has lived a long time to become very ingrained in their thinking but she's done so much stuff and with wolves a lot of the time the female is the leader. It's lazy.
Still it was interesting to revisit my teenage years, I wonder how well the original series would live up to re-reading or would it really annoy me.
Still it was interesting to revisit my teenage years, I wonder how well the original series would live up to re-reading or would it really annoy me.
January 4, 2022
now this was a great way to end the series. i had been quite worried after my ‘belgarath’ reread, but ‘polgara’ was hilarious, had absolutely riveting 5 star moments (that weren’t always solved by “the prophecy told me what to do”), and was honestly quite touching. this book was, at long last, responsive to the immortality of its protagonist. at the very least, it attempted to dissect what millenniums of losing friends, family and acquaintances does to a person, unlike a certain other prequel novel, which lost itself in “wit” and dreariness.
4.5, but it’s being rounded up to 5 for nostalgia’s sake. i have after all, read this book more times than i can remember
4.5, but it’s being rounded up to 5 for nostalgia’s sake. i have after all, read this book more times than i can remember
August 24, 2022
It's nice to see things from Polgara's perspective, but a lot of what I was most interested in was skipped over. There are also some inconsistencies from the earlier texts (which is only natural, over so much time).
I have to admit I was also a little bothered by some of the double standards about chastity and sexuality, when comparing what Belgarath got up to, and what Polgara was forbidden to do.
I have to admit I was also a little bothered by some of the double standards about chastity and sexuality, when comparing what Belgarath got up to, and what Polgara was forbidden to do.
December 11, 2013
interesting to see the other point of view after reading Belgarath's view but if you haven't read the other books by David Eddings, it may not make much sense. If yiou have read them, its a great add on and fills in some details about the history of the place.
January 2, 2023
It was pleasant to re-visit this extensive prequel to the Belgariad, but oh! she is so smug & narrow-minded. You'd think that 5000 years of life would have given Polgara more perspective & tolerance for the foibles of her fellow-beings. It turns out that most of her success was down to Poledra, anyway, but it's nice to get to know some of Garion's ancestors.
August 30, 2012
So of the two prequel books, I definitely prefer the one from Polgara's viewpoint over Belgarath's. It may be because of the women's perspective thing, I don't know. That said, the usual standard rules concerning reading any Eddings work applies, perhaps even moreso because this book admittedly is just a retread of events that have already been written about, just from another character's POV. So don't read it for the plot, but for the dialogue.
Having gone through a recent re-read of Eddings' books in this particular universe, I find them to be both more enjoyable on an older adult level, while at the same time raising an eyebrow at certain repetitive phrases and the very obvious opinions that Eddings and his wife seem to have about gender roles and female archetypes.
Having gone through a recent re-read of Eddings' books in this particular universe, I find them to be both more enjoyable on an older adult level, while at the same time raising an eyebrow at certain repetitive phrases and the very obvious opinions that Eddings and his wife seem to have about gender roles and female archetypes.
July 6, 2019
4 Stars
Polgara the Sorceress by David Eddings is the amazing companion book to Belgraith the Sorcerer. Another epic fantasy from the clever imagination of Mr. Eddings this story is well worth the read for any fantasy lover.
We met Polgara back in The Belgariad Series, and I have to admit that at first I really didn’t like her much at all. But slowly , over time, I began to understand her more and by the end of that series I didn’t think she was as annoying as I had first thought.
In this book we get a lot more background information, and learn things that weren’t revealed in earlier books. This story really explains why/how she is the way she is. And she definitely won me over.
Another enthralling, well written story from Mr. Eddings.
Happy Reading!
Polgara the Sorceress by David Eddings is the amazing companion book to Belgraith the Sorcerer. Another epic fantasy from the clever imagination of Mr. Eddings this story is well worth the read for any fantasy lover.
We met Polgara back in The Belgariad Series, and I have to admit that at first I really didn’t like her much at all. But slowly , over time, I began to understand her more and by the end of that series I didn’t think she was as annoying as I had first thought.
In this book we get a lot more background information, and learn things that weren’t revealed in earlier books. This story really explains why/how she is the way she is. And she definitely won me over.
Another enthralling, well written story from Mr. Eddings.
Happy Reading!
July 23, 2011
The Belgariad Series and the Mallorean Series are hands down one of the best science fiction series ever written. These series along with the companion books, Belgarath and Polgara are must reads for any science fiction fans. The characters are extremely well developed. These start off slow, but they are well worth the reading. I have recommended these series to at least 30 different people and not one of them have not come away being a die hard fan. My daughters have even recruited their friends to read them and again, everyone is a fan. For anyone who loves delving into an entirely new world when they read, this is the series for you.
April 13, 2010
Fun read, made me want to re-read the Belgariad and Mallorean. Read them 15 years ago and enjoyed them at the time but it was long enough ago that I didn't clearly remember a lot that was referred to in this book. I like Eddings' fantasy because the characters are fun and interesting, exciting storyline, the good guys win, and they deal with adult themes but are clean reads.
January 27, 2011
I love David Eddings, Polgara is simply annoying. I've tried to accept her and having read her story I think I understand her a little better, but she continues to appear impossibly arrogant. This is still an excellent read even though I have very little sympathy with the so called heroine, because Eddings is just a brilliant story teller.
August 1, 2016
This book held my interest more than Belgarath the Sorcerer, but again was marred by inconsistencies. The character interactions are unfortunately quite repetitive and the characterisation of women is not very nuanced. On reflection, I probably shouldn't have tried to re-read of ALL of the Belgariad world books haha.
March 10, 2023
The thing about Polgara is that if you read it right after you read Belgarath, the parts where they cover the same topics can be a bit of a slog. On the other hand, I love Pol to the point of abstraction, and I will drag myself lengthwise through Arendia for her.
December 30, 2022
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It's a wonderful ending to the series, and a reminder of sacrifices made to bring about the changes we need in the world.
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It's a wonderful ending to the series, and a reminder of sacrifices made to bring about the changes we need in the world.
May 5, 2010
Fun to read about Polgara. But not THAT fun.
November 27, 2014
The book was enjoyable as a teenager. It isn't quite so enjoyable as an adult.
September 1, 2017
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April 10, 2020
3.5 Stars
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