The age-old war was ended at last, and Destiny once again rolled on in its proper course.

Only a single person remained to tell of the near-forgotten times when Gods still walked the lands, giving comfort and counsel to their mortal children.  Only one man alive could speak with certain knowledge of how the Dark God Torak stole the Orb of Aldur and broke the very world apart, consigning the Gods themselves to the hell of war, along with hapless humanity.  Only one individual was left who could relate the whole, fearsome story.

That lone witness to history was known to all the world.  He was called the Ancient One, the Old Wolf-Belgarath the Sorcerer.  And he had been a part of history from the beginning.

He who would come to be called the Sorcerer was born in the village of Gara, long before the epic struggle for the Orb ever began.  As a youth he left his home to wander the wide world-and found his way into the service of a God.  Years of study and work would follow that choice, molding the boy into a man, and forging the man into an instrument of Prophecy.

Here, then, is his tale in full: the story of the strife that split the world asunder and of how the God Aldur and his chosen disciples would toil to set Destiny aright-a monumental undertaking fated to span the eons.  Foremost in the chronicles of that labor would be Belgarath.  His ceaseless devotion was foredoomed to cost him the very thing he held most dear-and his loyal service would extend on, through the echoing centuries of loss, of struggle, and of ultimate triumph.

Score: 4.851
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very fantastic, the best book

This is THE book of the millenium. Fantastic!

excellent book, but not as good as the book about his daughter, polgara. highly recommended, and total companion of polgara the sorceress. a definite read

A book that kept me awake many hours, reading and walking in the land of might and magic.

The book was great and it kept me up for hours

It´s one of the best books I´ve even read.

Best book ever!

Belgarath Rulez!!!

This novel is my overall favourite of David and Leigh.
They have brought fantasy to the eyes of a sceptic.
Well done to the gods of fantasy.

The book was extremely enjoyable and with any of the Eddings' books I couldn't put it down. He turns out to be a venerable if somewhat soiled hero, which to be honest wasn't a suprise. I love the way that the reader is quickly drawn into the surrounding stories and although at times, when trying to find the fate of a specific character, the book veers off to another distant land leaving the reader hungering for more information. Who am I to criticise The Eddings who are wonderfully imaginative, as always I await their next venture with impatience.

i give this book a somewhat reluctant two thumbs up. nothing wrong about it ,its just that it is a bit little erratic with the story line . i guest it has something to do with belgarath himself. you can't live that long without picking some bug along with you. all in all , two thumbs up.

It rocks

it's a really great book to read for the one's who haven't read it you should read it

I thought this book was fantastic. My favourite parts are when Belgarath interrupts his own narrrative to make a sarcastic comment about the events - the personal touch made it seem even more real - but make sure you read the Belgariad first otherwise it won't seem as good!

Definitely a must buy for all fantasy and science-fiction fans out there. Two thumbs up to David and Leigh for their excellent effort!

simply the one of the best books i have EVER readed. Belgarath is very interesting man and i hope polgarath will be his father´s daughter

THE best book ever

I think this is a peek at David Eddings' personal character; and it's hilarious!
It's a fantastic book and... well... what else can you say that would describe this book? It's just perfect!!!

It was great to journey back before the great Rivan king to see what it took to prepare for him the details that eddings has put forth for all of us to read are phenominal to create such a world as david and leigh eddings have is an EVENT all of its own

i read the book 8 times and i will read it more...
thise is the best fantastic book i ever read

As usual, David Eddings has again written a book that I cant seen 2 put down, I stayed up all nite to read this book, from Dusk til Dawn!

I have yet to find a better book! I want a Grandpa Wolf for my birthday,mummy pleeze!!! (?)

the best series of books ive ever read.

eddings rock and so do i!

One of the best book I've ever read.Two thumbs up for David and Leigh for their really really wonderful work.A must for every fantasy fans out there.

I love the characters! You love the ones you are supposed to, and hate the Angaraks.

The book is the most wonderful book i have ever red in history of my being a bookworm.

-Tristan, age-12

This is one of the best books I have ever read it fills your mind with all the magic and suspense you could ever want and the Alorians are how all people should be cos then we would have a better world

An Incredible story, you get to know Belgarath as if he were a close friend. So much reality was put into it that you may forget its pure fantasy!

this is Definitely their best book

This story is incredible. It makes you feel like your actually part of the story.

This is the best book that is, has been,and will be. I highly suggest that any fantasy-loving person delve into the world of Belgarath...It actually made me stop playing Everquest long enough to read this and the Mallorean

Belgarath the Sorcerer is the best book i have ever read. Thank you David and Leigh Eddings!

I really enjoyed the book, but I read Polgara the sorceress first and I think maybe that made Belgarath easier to read.

It's a great book, personally I've readed all the tales of this world and i think that David Eddings its a good author, i recomend this book ant all the other books of this author.

I have just started to read the book and i love it a must read

excellent cant find any author who comes close

One of the most compeling series I have ever read. Thank you David and Leigh for bringing such woderful characters into our lives.

i like the book but i am a little confused i have the last chapter left in the book and i have read polgara the sorceress and i was wondering how did belgarath find poledra? *Webmaster's Note: Poledra found Belgarth*

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