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A review by jdhacker
Pawn of Prophecy by David Eddings
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I never read the Belgariad, or any Eddings, as a kid when these were coming out, so I'm coming to these fresh.
Are they a kind of formulaic early-ish epic fantasy in style of Tolkein or even Jordan? Sure. Is that a style and a formula I loved and still do? Also a yes. Just because we've moved towards a different style and voice in the genre these days, doesn't mean this can't still also be enjoyed, and I very much am. So harken back to an earlier, and yes, less grim-dark, time in fantasy and read this epic.
Are they a kind of formulaic early-ish epic fantasy in style of Tolkein or even Jordan? Sure. Is that a style and a formula I loved and still do? Also a yes. Just because we've moved towards a different style and voice in the genre these days, doesn't mean this can't still also be enjoyed, and I very much am. So harken back to an earlier, and yes, less grim-dark, time in fantasy and read this epic.