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That’s pretty much how I saw it, and is basically the point I’m making - it appears as if, on one hand, they’re trying to make Garion’s involvement in the matter somewhat peripheral to “the real battle” occurring between Polgara and Torak, when really, what it comes down to is the confrontation...

I have considered it, this is from my original post: Recall for a moment, when Asharak had slapped Polgara across the face, and the outcome that precipitated from that event - Garion was so angered by it, he reduced Asharak to a pile of ashes. Imagine now if Torak had succeeded in subduing...

I know that's the point the story was trying to make but, in all honesty, it just doesn't make sense. Why would Torak's will dominating Polgara's suddenly make him invincible when he's dominated so many others to no effect? It didn't suddenly change what he is, he's still the same god who is...

Actually I have visited (and posted in, as well) the "Good storyteller/Bad writer" thread and found some great points. I'll agree the story was fun, that's probably the main reason I keep coming back to it, but as I mentioned, I think some of the flaws, plot holes and other "bad writer"...

I've just finished re-reading The Belgariad and I really have to get something off my chest that's been bothering me ever since the first time I read the series. Why in the world have they (both Eddings, since apparently they both worked on the books) set up this strange incongruity...

I voted Others for Algars. Nice, quiet people, except when there are Murgos around of course.

I just finished re-reading The Belgariad and thought that about Torak not really having a chance as well - but not for the reason you listed (although you make a great argument) but simply because Garion had the Orb in his possession and it's fairly obvious that the Orb is much more powerful...

I am SO glad that I'm not the only one who finds Polgara irritating. I'm just finishing up Polgara the Sorceress and it really detracts from enjoying the book her high opinion of herself and how she degrades her father Belgarath every single time she mentions him. The funny thing is I rather...

Yes, Belgarath did take out Zedar fairly easily and then immediately afterwards smothered Polgara's will without much effort. And he was pretty evenly matched with Ctutchik. I think the main reason Belgarion took out Torak was because of the Orb of Aldur, although I know both Belgarath and...

Not sure if there's another thread on this, my apologies if there is. Just curious how the rest of you might rank those with "Talent" in the Belgariad/Mallorean series. I haven't really solidified any sort of list myself. I know each of them has different abilities that the others don't...

Patrick Stewart as Belgarath. No one else. No, not Sean Connery, Patrick Stewart. Patrick Stewart Patrick Stewart Patrick Stewart. That's it. Aishawarya Rai as Vella (although she would probably never do it). Danny Devito as Beldin. I can't really suggest anyone as Polgara, she's very...