Long ago, so the Storyteller claimed, the evil god Torak sought the 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 while...

Score: 4.89
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This is a great book.  When you read this you will be compelled to continue reading David Eddings.  He writes with passion and makes you care about the characters.  I highly recomend this book for all ages.

This is one of the most intriguing books I have ever read.   I read it in 2 hours and immediatley went and bought the rest of the series. If you enjoy adventure with realistic characters, this is a must-read.

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!

A superb book and a wonderful start to the series!

I've read all the Garion series and I think they must be the most amazing books I've ever read. The authors really bring life to the characters so that I almost feel that I really do know Garion, Polgara and co!

i've read both the Belgariad and the Melloreon and they were excellent im now reading them for the second time

The Belgariad and the Mallorean opened my eyes to a new world, but after many other novels, they continue as my favourites, and I read them at least five times a year.

I have read all the Eddngs fantasy books and I rate them far above all other fantasy novals. I pray to Aldur and Belar that David and Leigh write many more

THIS IS THE BEST FANTASY SERIES I HAVE EVER READ!
I CAN'T WAIT FOR MORE!!!

i think this is his best book the start of a wonderfull story

As I read the book, I like it very much. I usually dont like to read but i couldnt put this book down.

It´s almost as good as Tolkien´s book´s, just almost

Wonderfull!

u r great at this, keep it up, these books are like the best I ever read, well kinda anyways.....bye

This book is a wonderful beginning to the greatest story that has ever been written!

The interaction between characters is both realistic and compelling, a rarity in itself, but particularly in a fantasy series! Absolutely fantastic.

This book rules!

Excellent!!!!!!!!but not as excellent as tolkien of cousre!!!

great stuff i love this book

this is a great book! inspired by the whole series and the other books, my friends and i gave each other names from the books. great fun.! i was called kheldara which, as u can guess, is the female equivalent of kheldar. we use these names all the time.... anyway... great book!!!!

Great books, with great characters. Even better than Tolkien!!

This is one of the most awsome books (series) I have ever read!!!

Wow, what can you say. Talented authors bring the characters to life and leave you wanting more.

Great book. One of the bests I have ever read!

Best books ever, Makes you feel like you are a part of the series. Can't wait to own the entire series.

This series is the best i've ever read. Many other authors write well but lack the human aspect of the little boy growing into a man.

I had a friend introduce me to the Belgariad and Malloreon series years ago and they are still to this day my favorite books. I hate to ever compare one artist (or in this case, two artists) to another, but I enjoyed the Garion series, more than Tolkien's LOTR series.

quite simply the greatest books I have ever read in my life.

This is one of the greatest books.
All books from mallorean and belgariad are just great.

one of my favorite authors and book series held right up there next to tolkien and robert jordans "wheel of time series"
truly wonderful story

these books were great

What I like most about this book, as a start to the series, is that it introdues the characters slowly and one at a time so that, by the time the main part of the story begins, you really care what happens to them. I've been reading fantasy novels since the mid-1980's and these are still the very best.

i first read these novels in the second grade...and i havent stopped reading them since. they have shaped my view of the world, and kept me close freinds. they opened my eyes to the feild of writing, which is now my passion. THANK YOU DAVE AND LEIGH!!!! you have changed the lives of both me and my brother. please continue to write. you are like the parents i have never known...

Utterly spectacular! As also the whole series.

great and insperational

I think, this book is number one!

These are one of my favorite fantasy series ever. A must read for serious fantasy readers.Love it ,love it. I read the series at least once a year!!!!!!

I have read these books many times and they just keep getting better. Now that LOTR has been released as a movie, I will be interested to see if David Eddings will do the same. I'll be the first to watch if he does.

I have never read a better series of books

The most amazing series I have ever read........it's up there with The Lord of the Rings I'm serious!!!!!!!!!

These books are the best! Never read such compelling fantasy before!

Started reading the Belgariad series when I was 9 years old and have read the series at least once a year ever since, I'm now 19

This is better than Tolkien by far! The characters are awsome and the plot is wonderful! I love the Belgariad!

I am now reading both the Belgariad and Mallorean series for the 10th ( no joke) and I continue to pick up subtle hints as to who Garion actually is- read the part where Old Wolf tells the story of the Gods at Erastide at Faldor's farm and says this story is usually told in the presence of kings. Love the way David and Leigh temper story with clues of what is to come. Going now to read Magician's Gambit for number 10

Formidable, j'ai dévoré les séries d'une traite !

love this book alot! and the rest of the series too!

A friend introduced me to this series. I read the first one quickly, read the second one quickly, then had to wait to buy the third one (he only had the first two!)-five days seemed like five years, so when I could I brought the rest. Two weeks later I brought the second series (you just know!) That was three years ago - I have since read this entire series twice! Far better than Lord of the Rings! Starts quicker!

It much beter than Tolkiens books!!

The Belgariad and the Mallorean were really good! I can´t help compearing them with Tolkiens LOTR. Eddings two series aren´t far from being as good as LOTR. I wonder how the books would do as a movie? Maybe Tolkiens triologi and Eddings books are to alike for Eddings books to make a good movie?

This book was abosolutely great and the rest are all better

I think this is one the best stories that I have ever read.   This book makes you want to read the rest of the books as well as all other books by David Eddings.  Way to go David!!  Privesh

This is by so far the best fantasy series i've read, and trust me i've read em all

Eddings rules!

I'm totally hooked onto the Belgariad. Somebody save me!

all u people r like almost as good as tolkien. these books kick tolkiens butt. these r the best books iv ever read. i wish there were an unlimited # of them

David Eddings is by far the best author in the world!The likes of Tolkien, Rowling, and Pratchett just don't compare

This was recommended to me at college. I'd never read a fantasy book. It got me interested in fantasy and science fiction and I haven't looked back. I have other books I like but none as much as this

I have read the series twice once in German and the second time in English and the second time around they were still the most fascinating books I could put my hands on

extreamly good books one of the best fantasy series i have ever read

Garion is sooooooo cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mieux que Tolkien !!!

Sorry, i didn't like them much. Perfect goodness against absolute evil, well.... But i did like them when i started reading them but they got boring so i never finished the series. Read the other comments, they're a lot more flattering. Happy reading!

I LOVE THE BOOKS AND WOULD LOVE TO SEE A MOVIE ON THEM.

Perfection! My Brother-inlaw has had to update his Eddings collection several times because the whole family are addicts like me, incidentally, there's a lot of people in my family. Awkward reading at night though, especially when one would like to bark out loud with laughter at the funny parts. TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE! APPROACH SOMEONE TO MAKE A MOVIE YOU GUYS!

Gewoon geweldig e mense

The tales spun my the enchantings are likes of the world has never seen. Inevitably all who read will know that the story unfolding before them will soon have them under its spell. Carry On, Eddings.. Spin more worlds so that likes us can get willingly entranced. Long Live the Eddings!

Brilliant!! For anyone whom is sceptical about fantasy, then READ THIS BOOK. The characters are well thought out and believable as are the places. With so many Eddings fans out there, i believe that a movie would surpass Lord of the Rings.

Wow! I'm 14, much younger than a lot of readers her (I think!)
I want to thank my mum for introducing me too the books!
I would love for there to be a movie BUT It might spoil it, Due to time limits! I much prefer seeing it in my mind, not on screen!

You know I think so many more of us young-uns should get into Eddings! I am 14 and have read all of Eddings' work, but the Belgariad will always be by far the best! Eddings' depiction of characters gets you so involved that they simply become family and you struggle to draw the line between fiction and reality.

I have not finished the belgaraid yet but I already love it so much I want to have the whole collection of David & Leigh eddings books so that I can read them all time and time again.
and try as much as possible to get your book series begariad and mallorea series into the movies because it would look so so cool and I would buy them all.

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