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Publisher: Voyager (Harper Collins)
Release Date: 15 July 2003
ISBN: 0007157584
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Format Reviewed: Hardback
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Genre: Fantasy
Reviewed: 2003
Reviewer: Rachel A Hyde
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The Elder Gods
The Dreamers, No. 1
By David & Leigh Eddings 

     The deities of this world take it in turns to rule, and each turn lasts 25,000 years, with half of the eight immortals ruling. While they are not ruling, they dream, and the world is thus controlled through these special dreams. Trouble is, there is another being That Called The Vlagh who is Lord of the Wasteland and this creature does not sleep, but causes chaos and creates monsters. Thus it is up to the present four immortals to try and destroy this menace and they have to enlist the humans to help them as well as four magical Dreamers.

     David and Leigh Eddings' novels are written in such a unique way as to be instantly recognizable, and settling down with this one is like relaxing in a warm bath. There is lots of banter and good humor and nothing really nasty happens, which from some fantasy fans' perspective, might not necessarily be a good thing. However, if this unique flavour is an acquired taste it is certainly a taste that vast numbers of fantasy fans have acquired. Prepare yourself for an onslaught of loveable deities and pirates, some warfare and lots of plotting (not to mention those pink dolphins). It is enjoyable fun and the small number of characters means that we get to know them better. Personally I would have liked to have seen more of the enemy and found out more about the Wasteland, of which there is much talk but no visits. This is invariably going to be one of a new set though so maybe I won't have long to wait. Probably more a female novel than one for the boys, this is sure to sell millions.

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