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Magician's Gambit (The Belgariad #3)

David Eddings
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Magician's Gambit (The Belgariad #3)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 1983

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David Eddings

Magician's Gambit (The Belgariad #3)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 1983
Book Details
Pages

305

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Fantasy World • Medieval Era

Publication Year

1983

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Magician's Gambit, part of David Eddings' The Belgariad series, follows Garion and his companions as they continue their quest to recover a powerful artifact. The group faces numerous challenges and uncovers deeper mysteries, steadily progressing towards their goal. The story blends adventure, magic, and companionship in a richly detailed fantasy world.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

98,706 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Magician's Gambit by David Eddings continues the engaging journey with rich character development, maintaining a balance of action and humor. Fans appreciate the depth of the fantasy world and the growing dynamics among characters. However, some critics find the pacing inconsistent, and certain plot elements predictable. Overall, it remains a solid installment in the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Magician's Gambit (The Belgariad #3)?

A reader who enjoys Magician's Gambit by David Eddings will likely be captivated by epic fantasy adventures, rich world-building, and complex character dynamics. Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings or Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series would find similar enjoyment in this tale of magic and heroism.

4.4

98,706 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

305

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Fantasy World • Medieval Era

Publication Year

1983

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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