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King Of The Murgos (The Malloreon) [Import] [Paperback]

David Eddings (Author)
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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Corgi; New Ed edition (1989)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0552130184
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552130189
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 3.7 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

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David Eddings was born in Washington State in 1931 and grew up near Seattle. He graduated from the University of Washington and went on to serve in the US Army. Subsequently, he worked as a buyer for the Boeing Aircraft Company and taught college-level English. His career as a fantasy writer, with his wife Leigh, has been spectacular.

 

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars a very whimsical fantasy series, July 1, 2003
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Book 2 of the Mallorean

King of the Murgos continues Belgarion's quest to find his kidnapped son. He is following someone named Zandramas but he is several months behind. The search begins with Belgarion and a group of people named by Prophecy. Belgarion's grandfather, the sorcerer Belgarath, mentions that while it may appear to be a roundabout way to go about the search, it is actually quicker to follow the instructions of prophecy. In this way, Belgarion gains ground on Zandramas.

In King of the Murgos, the party (Belgarion, Belgarath, Polgara, Silk, Durnik, Toth, and CeNedra) journey in the quest to find Belgarion and CeNedra's son. Oddly enough, they stop many times along the way and spend a good deal of time at each place. In the odd way that the world of David Eddings works, this actually helps them gain time on Zandramas. They learn some more of the reasons of why Zandramas kidnapped Geran and where she is going. As they journey we are introduced to more characters (some of whom join Belgarion's quest).

I have seen comments to the effect that the Mallorean is essentially a rip off of the first series, the Belgariad. In a sense, this is true. We have most of the same characters and the quest feels similar. Eddings actually addresses this in the book and it becomes inherent in the world of the Belgariad/Mallorean. It is part of how the prophecy works. On the other hand, the story is more mature than the first and some of the characters have matured (Belgarion, for one). We have to remember that this is not high fantasy on the level of Tolkien or George Martin. David Eddings writes a more light hearted and whimsical fantasy. He has an entirely different touch and Eddings is just a lot of fun to read. King of the Murgos is another entertaining entry in a very fun and familiar world.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A GOOD READ, A FUN READ FOR EDDINGS' FANS, October 6, 2005
Flawed though they may be, this continuation of the ten volume saga is a fun read for Eddings fans. This is the second to the last in "The Malloreon" and takes our friends through previously covered ground and into new. While the character developement is rather stinted, Eddings never-the-less packs a lot of action into each chapter the the story keep moving at a nice brisk pace. There are a couple of nice, predictable twists and some not so predictable. All in all, Eddings fans will enjoy the work. Those who are not fans probably won't. Either way, if you have read this far into the series, why stop now? All in all, recommend.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read!, July 30, 2003
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I am surprised these other reviewers didn't like it. I, personally, loved the book! Eddings is an amazing foreshadower, giving you just enough info to know something's not quite right, but at the same time, he keeps things hidden, so that there are surprises! I can't wait to read the third one!
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Cthol Murgos, Aunt Pol, Tol Honeth, Lady Tamazin, Prince Kheldar, Rak Urga, Rak Cthaka, Sthiss Tor, Taur Urgas, Rak Hagga, Child of Dark, Child of Light, Lady Polgara, Chief Eunuch, Murgo King, Ancient One, Queen Mother, Rak Goska, King Urgit, Aunt Pot, Kal Zakath, Rak Verkat, Gorand Sea, Holy One, Holy Priestess
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