Guardians of the West (The Malloreon, #1)
by David Eddings
Guardians of the West by David Eddings holds a highly rated rating of 4.09 out of 5, based on 37.9K reader ratings. First published in 1985. The book spans 438 pages.
About Guardians of the West
Garion has slain the evil God Torak and been crowned King of Riva. The Prophecy was fulfilled—or so it seemed. While the strange child Errand was growing up in the Vale of Aldur with Polgara and Durnik, showing only occasional flashes of inexplicable knowledge and power, Garion was learning to rule and to be the husband of his fiery little Queen Ce’Nedra. Eleven years passed.Then suddenly the Voice of Prophecy cried out a warning: “Beware Zandramas!” Not even Belgarath the Sorcerer knew who or what Zandramas was. But Garion discovered hints in a previously obscured part of the Mrin Codex. Worse, he learned that the Dark Prophecy was still waging its ancient struggle against the Prophecy of Light. Again, great evil was brewing in the East. And again, Garion found himself a pawn, caught between the two ancient Prophecies, with the fate of the world somehow resting on him.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | David Eddings |
| Published | 1985 |
| Pages | 438 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.09 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 37,943 |
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What genre is Guardians of the West?
Guardians of the West is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Guardians of the West worth reading?
Based on 37.9K reader ratings, Guardians of the West has an average score of 4.09 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Guardians of the West?
Guardians of the West has 438 pages.
Who wrote Guardians of the West?
Guardians of the West was written by David Eddings. It was first published in 1985.
What is the ISBN for Guardians of the West?
The ISBN-13 for Guardians of the West is 9780345352670.0.
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