Enchanters' End Game - David Eddings

THE DRIVE OF PROPHECYThe quest was over. The Orb of Aldur was restored. And once again, with the crowning of Garion, there was a descendant of Riva Iron-grip to rule as Overlord of the West.But the Prophecy was unfulfilled. In the east, the evil God Torak was about to awaken and seek dominion. Somehow, Garion had to face the God, to kill or be killed. On the outcome of that dread duel rested the destiny of the world. Now, accompanied by his grandfather, the ancient sorcerer Belgarath, Garion headed toward the City of Endless Night, where Torak awaited him.To the south, his fiancée, the princess Ce'Nedra, led the armies of the West in a desperate effort to divert the forces of Torak's followers from the man she loved.The Prophecy drove Garion on. But it gave no answer to the question that haunted him: How does a man kill an immortal God?

Published: 1984-11-12 (Del Rey)

ISBN: 9780345300782

Language: English

Format: Mass Market Paperback, 384 pages

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Genres

Fiction Fantasy Science Fiction Fantasy Epic Fantasy

Reviews

Dona rated it

With Lord of the Rings under my belt, I was hungry for more of this 'fantasy' thing I'd discovered. Enter the Belgariad. I consumed the two five-book series in a few months, getting in trouble in school for reading when I should have been paying attention (I either didn't care or had already done the homework for whatever it was they were teaching while they were teaching how to do it).When complete, I read the whole series again in half the time. Then again in half that. The half-lives continued until I read all ten books in slightly over a week then put them down forever as I drifted into the Shannaras.My copies of the books have long since wandered away; it would be interesting to read them again as currently all that remains in my memory are tiny snippets of demon summoner duels, walk walkers phasing people through stone, a pair of thousand-year old wizards tinkering in the affairs of nations, a feisty love interest, and the usual hapless teenageish boy that somehow ends up the hero of these things.

Parsifal rated it

3.5 stars. Fairly satisfying ending the Belgariad. Overall, this was an above average epic fantasy series geared more towards the YA audience but still enjoyable for adults. One final note: I listened to the audiobook narrated by Cameron Beierle and he did an excellent job with the series.

Julissa rated it

All five reviewed.This is a grand story that rattles along at a good pace.I liked: Garion and most of his chums. The story. The writing.I didn't like: Polgara. How sweet tempered Garion is.But all in all I'd say read this quintet it's worth your time.

Erroll rated it

I quite enjoyed this series, and the wide array of characters that were woven together to make the whole adventure work.

Isador rated it

Completes most of the story lines from the previous books. Does leave some open questions which are resolved in the Mallorean series. This series is epic fantasy with a somewhat more gentle feel than the Wheel of Time series by Jordan. This Author takes the time to detail some of the cultures of the 10 or more kingdoms involved in the back story. The male and female characters are all likeable with the occasional scoundrel thrown in for good measure. A pleasure to re-read.