Have you read anything by Eddings?
I've read the Belgarid & Malloreon (plus related standalones), The Elenium & The Tamuli, Althaus and the first book of the Dreamers (which series I then abandoned due to being too much of the same). Reading the Rivian Codex can be interesting. He pretty much explains the formula he used for writing all his stories (pretty much the same formula most epic fantasy uses) He also explains why he went into writing fantasy (he found a 28th edition of Lord of the Rings).
I remember being rather amused/annoyed at his insistence that "teenager" was a terrible word and he would only ever use "adolsecent". That was an interesting read, though.
- Favourite character?
Probably Belgarath for nostalgia's sake, he was the first wise old wizard character I had encountered who was a little less than reputable. I also liked Ce'Nedra and Anheg, who both have their moments.
Oh yes. Anheg amuses me quite a bit.
- Are the Elenium and Tamuli set in a version of Earth? Or is it a version of the world of the Belgariad and Mallorean?
I would say it is closer to earth then the Belgariad world, but that could just be to do with the religious aspects.
I think there's something about national character too.
I've just reread The Elenium (bought the trilogy from my charity bookshop a few weeks ago) and I loved it. It's certainly my favourite of his series. I am torn about whether I want to reread The Tamuli, though. I want character closure, but it's not very good.
I'd advise just leaving it. While it has it's moments the Tamuli ultimately just feels like a poor copy of the Elenium. It's not like the characters particular grow or develop. If you feel like more Eddings I'd say go back and read the Belgariad.
I will. Eventually.
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David Eddings
- 16/03/2011 08:43:15 PM
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No. Never cared to read it, since I rarely read epic fantasies until 13-14 years ago. *NM*
- 16/03/2011 09:33:52 PM
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I read one of his books when I was in about seventh grade.
- 17/03/2011 05:20:15 AM
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If you're remembering sex scenes, odds are it wasn't an Eddings book. 
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- 17/03/2011 09:51:54 PM
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- 17/03/2011 09:51:54 PM
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I really liked the first two series but his style got really stale after that *NM*
- 17/03/2011 01:30:33 PM
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Horrible, horrible writer. One of the worst I've ever had the misfortune to read. *NM*
- 17/03/2011 11:00:41 PM
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The Belgariad and The Elenium are both decent popcorn reads
- 18/03/2011 11:40:24 AM
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~nods~
- 18/03/2011 02:14:49 PM
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Hate to say it, but about 30 years ago - man do I feel old now
- 18/03/2011 12:34:12 PM
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Makes me feel a lot better about the 18 years I've been reading them.
- 18/03/2011 02:15:47 PM
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- 18/03/2011 02:15:47 PM
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