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Baraka_Guru · 06-28-2010, 06:32 PM

**Spoiler alert**

This is a book discussion thread for my Fabulous Fantastical Journey through fantasy literature. Discussions here are open and free, as it is assumed that those participating in the thread have read the material already. The use of spoiler tags would be cumbersome, and so they will not be used.

For more information, visit: Baraka's Fabulous Fantastical Journey

Pawn of Prophecy, David Eddings: Book One of The Belgariad

First, let's answer some generic questions about the book:

How did you experience the book? Beyond whether you simply liked it or not, what were your initial reactions to it?
Are the characters convincing? Who are your favourites? Least favourites? What were your favourite actions? Motivations? Feats of valour? Turns of deceit?
What is the central conflict? What are the major themes running throughout?
What do you make of the plot? How do the events unfold and fit together? What drives the book?
What do you make of Eddings' world? What resemblances do you see?
Is the ending satisfying? Was it predictable? How well does it set up the rest of the series? Are you hooked?

Remember, there aren't any right or wrong answers at this point. These are your opinions. Feel free to hash out your impressions of the book.

I will make my own contributions after I've thought about these questions a bit.

Most important, have fun!

06-28-2010, 06:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru warrior bodhisattva Super Moderator Location: East-central Canada	Baraka's FFJ: Pawn of Prophecy, David Eddings (SPOILERS) Spoiler alert This is a book discussion thread for my Fabulous Fantastical Journey through fantasy literature. Discussions here are open and free, as it is assumed that those participating in the thread have read the material already. The use of spoiler tags would be cumbersome, and so they will not be used. For more information, visit: Baraka's Fabulous Fantastical Journey Pawn of Prophecy, David Eddings: Book One of The Belgariad First, let's answer some generic questions about the book: How did you experience the book? Beyond whether you simply liked it or not, what were your initial reactions to it? Are the characters convincing? Who are your favourites? Least favourites? What were your favourite actions? Motivations? Feats of valour? Turns of deceit? What is the central conflict? What are the major themes running throughout? What do you make of the plot? How do the events unfold and fit together? What drives the book? What do you make of Eddings' world? What resemblances do you see? Is the ending satisfying? Was it predictable? How well does it set up the rest of the series? Are you hooked? Remember, there aren't any right or wrong answers at this point. These are your opinions. Feel free to hash out your impressions of the book. I will make my own contributions after I've thought about these questions a bit. Most important, have fun!