The Elder Gods: Book One of the Dreamers (DREAMERS, BK 1) - Hardcover

Eddings, David; Eddings, Leigh

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0446532215 ISBN 13: 9780446532211

Publisher: Aspect, 2003

Synopsis

The first installment of a new series introduces the fated Land of Dhrall, which is shared by the gods with its people and is overshadowed by Wasteland ruler Vlagh, who plans to take advantage of a shift in power and eventually take over the world unless four children are able to counter his intentions. 150,000 first printing.

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Review:

David and Leigh Eddings introduce readers to their newly minted Land of Dhrall with The Elder Gods, the first book in the four-book Dreamers Saga. Dhrall is under the gentle rule of four gods representing the four compass points. These gods are reaching the end of their terms of power when the god of the North brings four children who are destined to take over for them into his siblings' lairs. The children are dreamers and able to see the possible outcome of battles in a coming war with the evil creature that controls the wasteland at the center of Drahll's map. Thus, the gods and their young charges undertake quests to hire mercenary armies and thwart the initial invasion into their lands.

The book unfolds like a children's primer. This pedantic style proves to be heavy-handed for adult readers and will quickly try their patience. If the Eddings were trying to concoct a book that would be suitable for reading aloud to fifth graders they've succeeded, but even the most die-hard fantasy fan will tire quickly of the sing-song approach and plot twists that can be sniffed out from miles away. --Jeremy Pugh

About the Author:

David and Leigh Eddings live in Carson City, Nevada.

About this edition

• Publisher: Aspect
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0446532215
• ISBN 13: 9780446532211
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 416