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Castle of Wizardry (Eddings, David. , the Belgariad, Bk. 4.) (Mass Market Paperback)

by David Eddings (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Ballantine Books (P) (1 April 1981)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0345300807
  • ISBN-13: 978-0345300805
  • Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 864,629 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Garion and his companions now have the Orb of Aldur, carried by an innocent young boy, and must return it to its rightful home on the pommel of the sword in the Great Hall on the island of Riva. As they journey across the lands, Murgo soldiers and Grolim sorcerers try to stop them. But Garion's true adversary, the evil God Torak - is waking up in his dark tomb - ready for the final conflict. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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A magnificent epic set against a history of seven thousand years of the struggles of Gods and Kings and men - of strange lands and events - of fate and a prophecy that must be fulfilled!

THE BELGARIAD

It had all begun with the theft of the Orb that had so long protected the West from the evil God Torak. Before that, Garion had been a simple farm boy. Afterward, he discovered that his aunt was really the Sorceress Polgara and his grandfather was Belgarath, the Eternal Man. Then, on the long quest to recover the Orb, Garion found to his dismay that he, too, was a sorcerer.

Now, at last, the Orb was regained and the quest was nearing its end. Of course, the questors still had to escape from this crumbling enemy fortress and flee across a desert filled with Murgo soldiers searching for them, while Grolim Hierarchs strove to destroy them with dark magic. Then, somehow, they must manage to be in Riva with the Orb by Erastide.

After that, however, Garion was sure that his part in these great events would be finished.

But the Prophecy still held future surprises for Garion - and for the little Princess Ce'Nedra!

THUS CONTINUES BOOK FOUR OF THE BELGARIAD --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Becoming skeptical., 2 Dec 2002
This review is from: Castle of Wizardry (Belgariad) (Paperback)
At the beginning of time, something went wrong. It caused a splitting in fate-everybody and everything had two completely opposite destinies which could be fulfilled. Over millions of years, two opposite prophecies were formed, each predicting a certain fate for the world. Through the years they moved closer and closer together. Finally, the Child of Light and the Child of Dark, the instruments of the prophecies, were almost ready to face each other in a battle to the death. The winner would determine the fate of the world.

Castle of Wizardry follows the story of a boy called Garion, the Child of Light. It starts as he runs from the city of Rak Cthol where he and his companions reclaimed the Orb of Aldur, an ancient magical stone. The Orb had been stolen by a thief so that he could use it to awaken his evil god Torak from his sleep. After recovering the Orb, Garion and his companions traveled to Riva where shocking events occurred. Nothing could have possibly prepared him for the revelations which explain his past and reveal his future.

This wasn't really a bad book. I've written reviews for the first three, and I said pretty much the same things in each of them: the plot's amazing, as are the characters, but the quality of writing isn't anything special. I really won't change any of what I said for this one.

Really, the quality of the writing is the only problem. I think that there are a few parts which could have been worked on and would have made the book a whole lot better. It's sort of like a first draft. You get the idea put down, have some detail, all of that, but you still have to go over it, make it sound better, make more sense, add some detail, add some parts, take some out. I think that Eddings really didn't put as much effort into the final copy as he really could. As a result, you end up reading something which has some really good ideas, a really good plot, but you're occasionally skeptical of the writing quality. That's the only problem I can see in the book. Other than that, I would say that this is very exciting, and very good.

Even though the writing isn't all that great, I'd still recommend it. The plot and characters just about make up for the writing, so overall this is a pretty good book.

*Please give me feedback: helpful or not?*

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice, 5 Nov 2000
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This review is from: Castle of Wizardry (Belgariad) (Paperback)
After the battle the in Rak Cothol, will they escape the falling city and make it to the Vale of Aldur with Murgos on thier tale? You'll just have to read the book to find out, and this is one hell of a book, will they get to Riva on time? This has got to be one of the best books of the series and the end is amazing.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely great!, 19 Oct 2001
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This review is from: Castle of Wizardry (Belgariad) (Paperback)
This continues the story of Garion and company.Ctuchik has just been killed,and now they need to get to Riva to return the Orb by Erastide.Once they get to Riva,Garion and Ce'Nedra both get a bit of a shock,as somethign totally unexpected happens.It's the best book in the Belgariad series,and absolutely great!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Tying up some of the loose ends.
This is the fourth book in the Belgariad (after Pawn of Prophecy, Queen of Sorcery and Magician's Gambit, and before Enchanter's End Game). Read more
Published 8 months ago by Stephanie Noverraz

5.0 out of 5 stars Eat your heart out Tolkein
This book forms part of a terrific series beginning with `Belgareth the Sorcerer'. I don't read much of this genre (fantasy) but like The Hobbit/ Lord of the Rings this will... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Eclectic Reader

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book from an amazing series.
Just when you think Eddings has written the best book you've ever read, he gives yet another fantastic read. More plots as the characters rush towards their destinies. Read more
Published on 1 Jul 2007 by Sjl Stimpson

5.0 out of 5 stars The FSFH Book Review says:
Book four of The Belgariad.

This is by far the most mature book in the series so far. It is a coming-of-age story, not only for Garion, but also Ce'Nedra. Read more

Published on 8 Jan 2006 by Ian Tapley

4.0 out of 5 stars Castle of Wizardry
I've enjoyed the Belgariad series. There can be too much of a good thing though. While the story is still entertaining, it is beginning to seem to go on and on. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2005 by bookaholic

5.0 out of 5 stars What can I say?
David Eddings is the master of modern fantasy. Fear him. Buy this book to save face when 'The Belgariad' replaces the Bible.
Published on 27 May 2003 by David Gouldstone

5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece
Book four in the 5-book saga.

The entire saga is a Masterpiece in fantasy-writing. To be compared with Tolkiens Lord of the Rings. This a must for all fantasy-lovers. Read more

Published on 1 Aug 2000 by Michael Willer

5.0 out of 5 stars Just brilliant like all the others in the series
What can i say? Eddings is just the greatest modern novelist of all time in terms of making you part of his novels. Read more
Published on 9 Jul 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars A well written, enjoyable novel.
The castle of wizardry is an enjoyable and engrossing read.Many people have stated that its tone and content are rather 'young',but I find that the simplicity serves only to... Read more
Published on 10 Jun 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars left me begging for more
This book and the others in the series had me absolutely fascinated, my books went everywhere with me until I had finished them, I loved the way each one tied up neatly and then... Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2000

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