- Hardcover: 464 pages
- Publisher: Voyager; hardcover edition (2 May 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007157673
- ISBN-13: 978-0007157679
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.4 x 4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 1.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 353,769 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Praise for David Eddings:
‘My ideal summer read… Having enjoyed the entire ten-book serial, I was delighted to be able to read this latest addition as it not only provides fantastic escapism in itself, but, being a prequel, will make my re-reading of the other books all the more fascinating.’ The Irish Times
‘All the verve and pace we’ve come to expect.’
The Dark Side
‘Offers an absorbing storyline and some memorable characters as, once again, the author touches all the right fantasy bases, with warring gods, political intrigues, supernatural creatures and appealingly human magicians involved in a titanic war over the course of seven millennia. Eddings fans will no doubt snatch this novel off the shelves while readers new to the authors’
world won’t find a more appropriate place to begin exploring it.’ Publishers Weekly
‘There’s no denying Eddings’
offerings do entertain. This novel is for fantasy fans fed up with more fusty fare, or for anyone who likes mischief and merriment.’ West Australian
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The exciting final volume in the glorious fantasy series The Dreamers…
The attacks of the dreadful insect queen known as the Vlagh have been repelled in three of the Elder Gods' realms. Now, only the land ruled by the Goddess Aracia remains for the Vlagh to send her hordes to attack.
But while the Gods, their younger avatars and their human comrades have emerged victorious from all previous encounters, this time the Goddess herself may be their greatest foe – she craves worship and hates the idea of being replaced by a younger God when her time comes to an end…and that time is approaching fast.
A mighty conclusion to a fabulous series!
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If I were 12years old again I might just have enjoyed this.
I thought it was simple reading, and filled with such repetition. Yet somehow the details that were meant to link the story together never sank in.
The characters seem to get worse the further through the series you go as well! Rather than developing the characters they all seem to meld into one character you couldnt give a damn about.
And definatly don't get me started on the ending. I read all four books hoping for some kind of redeming feature somewhere, anywhere. Suffice to say it never comes and the ending leaves you banging your head on a wall wondering why you just spent the time to ready these books.
However I stick to me original comment that they would have been a good read 10 years ago, and I possibly wouldnt be so harsh if I hadnt read the other Eddings stuff which is so much better.
I thought it was simple reading, and filled with such repetition. Yet somehow the details that were meant to link the story together never sank in.
The characters seem to get worse the further through the series you go as well! Rather than developing the characters they all seem to meld into one character you couldnt give a damn about.
And definatly don't get me started on the ending. I read all four books hoping for some kind of redeming feature somewhere, anywhere. Suffice to say it never comes and the ending leaves you banging your head on a wall wondering why you just spent the time to ready these books.
However I stick to me original comment that they would have been a good read 10 years ago, and I possibly wouldnt be so harsh if I hadnt read the other Eddings stuff which is so much better.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
To jump on the bandwagon with the other reviews here...
I've enjoyed David Eddings previous works and only managed to read this set of 4 books out of a sense of loyalty. I have often stated to my girlfriend that his work has gone downhill whenever he adds his wifes name to it and now that I see others sharing the opinion I feel better about thnking it! This series is dull. Had a massive potential to be as good as previous work but just didn't do it. All the characters had similar personalities (ie, none) and the humour attempt at the end of every section simply wasn't funny. Like the other reviewers I feel I may never be able to purchase new Eddings work again either. If he can do it without ruining it I say bring back Sparhawk.
I've enjoyed David Eddings previous works and only managed to read this set of 4 books out of a sense of loyalty. I have often stated to my girlfriend that his work has gone downhill whenever he adds his wifes name to it and now that I see others sharing the opinion I feel better about thnking it! This series is dull. Had a massive potential to be as good as previous work but just didn't do it. All the characters had similar personalities (ie, none) and the humour attempt at the end of every section simply wasn't funny. Like the other reviewers I feel I may never be able to purchase new Eddings work again either. If he can do it without ruining it I say bring back Sparhawk.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have been an ardent fan of David Eddings for years I found this book to be the worst series ending he has ever done what an anti-climax i will think very carefully before picking up his next book to read. If you are new to Eddings read all his earlier works such as Belgariad Mallorean all the sparhawk books before passing judgement on him avoid the Dreamers series at all costs
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The Terminal Decline of a Once Fine Author
If you want to read a fun, exciting, well constructed fantasy adventure, then don't read The Younger Gods. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Jon Rosenberg
the younger gods
i bought this book for my son for christmas. he loves all the books in this series and recomends them.
Published 17 months ago by mrs ginna
Utter disgrace of a series
I will not reiterate what the other reviews have stated, I agree whole heartedly with the worst ones. It's like David Eddings just couldn't' be bothered with this series. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Elaine
Don't buy the series
Poorly written and boring. I have read all Eddings previous books and enjoyed them all. This set felt like it was a completely different writer. Read more
Published on 27 July 2009 by Lee's thougfhts
Pants
Listen to all the other reviews of this(except the 5star), This book and for that matter series is Pants. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2008 by B. Harris
Such a disappointment
I too have read all of Eddings previous books, and have been a huge fan of all his previous works. The Dreamers series however is so inferior, I have to question what on earth his... Read more
Published on 17 July 2008 by Nl Latham
The worst series of books I have ever read, and I've read some...
As a prolific reader of fantasy books I now wait until all the books are out in a series before buying and reading them. Read more
Published on 16 April 2008 by G. Powls
Terrible ...from a good author
I am a big fan of Belgariad/Mallorean and Elenium/Tamuli but this whole series is awful. I get the impression that David & Leigh have tried to identify the success of previous... Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2008 by C. Booth
Dissapointed to say the least.
I can only agree with other reviewers. I have read Eddings other works and enjoyed them all. This book, which I'm glad to say I got from a library and didn't waste money on, is a... Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2008 by Hughie 2001
Disappointed
I waited until I could get the whole series before reading it. Don't bother. Each book is virtually a carbon copy of each other. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2008 by Pig Daddy
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