Pawn Of Prophecy

There books that are great in their complexity and moral exploration, and ones that are amazing simply for the entertainment they provide. David Edding's Belgariad series falls into the second category and it's better for it. Some authors lose you in exposition, leaving you half way through the book and having no fun. The story of Garion isn't a particularly deep one, but it's intensely enjoyable and incredibly easy to read. Eddings creates a rich world of Gods and Kings without needless description or a frustratingly slow pace. It's a stroke of genius, each word perfectly chosen for both impact and concision. The result is a world that feels vast, yet bright and hopeful. A pace that's fast yet doesn't skimp on characterization. A story that perfectly balances light and dark moments. It's a classic 'chosen one' story, and it's rarely been done better. It doesn't break new ground, it doesn't have a winding plot, but it's an easy world to get lost in, and sometimes that's the exactly what you need. Read if you like: Fast pace, lovable characters, starter fantasy.