RIP David Eddings

MacroGuru · 06-03-2009, 07:19 AM

As a teenager I always checked his books out from the library to never read them. As an adult, I bought them all and read them.

Another great fantasy author moves on to their next big adventure.

JMO · 06-03-2009, 07:53 AM

My sister, my father and I often at Christmas(the only time we are at home at same time) read the same fantasy novels..at a blistering pace. Read the Belgariad series and Mallorean series one year. Sad to see him go.

His greatest achievement as a writer..and anyone who read both those series will attest to this..was managing to sell the same series twice. I swear that both those series had the same story.

Not as bad as the 'Wheel of time'..we swore never again after the 'wheel of time'.

claphamsa · 06-03-2009, 08:40 AM

wow, Ive been reading his books. Ill actually finish the last one in a week or so. sad.

flere-imsaho · 06-03-2009, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMO

His greatest achievement as a writer..and anyone who read both those series will attest to this..was managing to sell the same series twice. I swear that both those series had the same story.

Still, it's sad news. I enjoyed reading both series. RIP.

Marc Vaughan · 06-03-2009, 09:35 AM

Thats really sad - always loved his books, he really brought the characters in them to life.

(but yeah all his series's were the same story with slightly different worlds - still great reads though

)

Thomkal · 06-03-2009, 10:29 AM

wow 77 years old, didn't realize he was that old. Enjoyed his Belgariad books, but haven't read any of his stuff for years. Guess its time to drag them out and read them again.

Warhammer · 06-03-2009, 12:08 PM

I loved both series, but at Marc said, basically the same story.

DanGarion · 06-03-2009, 03:21 PM

Very sad day for the fantasy genre. Great stories, great characters, wow. His books make big impressions on me, hence my name...

Tigercat · 06-03-2009, 03:31 PM

Noooooooooooo.

He is what got me interested in writing fiction way back, I loved his world building. Sad day.

law90026 · 06-03-2009, 10:24 PM

RIP, really enjoyed his stuff growing up.

sachmo71 · 06-04-2009, 02:13 AM

06-03-2009, 08:40 AM	#3
claphamsa Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: non white trash MD	wow, Ive been reading his books. Ill actually finish the last one in a week or so. sad. __________________ Dominating Warewolf for 0 games! GIT R DUN!!!

06-03-2009, 03:21 PM	#8
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Great Northwest	Very sad day for the fantasy genre. Great stories, great characters, wow. His books make big impressions on me, hence my name... __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

06-03-2009, 07:53 AM	#2
JMO Mascot Join Date: Nov 2006	My sister, my father and I often at Christmas(the only time we are at home at same time) read the same fantasy novels..at a blistering pace. Read the Belgariad series and Mallorean series one year. Sad to see him go. His greatest achievement as a writer..and anyone who read both those series will attest to this..was managing to sell the same series twice. I swear that both those series had the same story. Not as bad as the 'Wheel of time'..we swore never again after the 'wheel of time'.

06-03-2009, 09:35 AM	#5
Marc Vaughan SI Games Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Melbourne, FL	Thats really sad - always loved his books, he really brought the characters in them to life. (but yeah all his series's were the same story with slightly different worlds - still great reads though )

06-03-2009, 10:29 AM	#6
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	wow 77 years old, didn't realize he was that old. Enjoyed his Belgariad books, but haven't read any of his stuff for years. Guess its time to drag them out and read them again.

06-03-2009, 12:08 PM	#7
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	I loved both series, but at Marc said, basically the same story.

06-03-2009, 03:31 PM	#9
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	Noooooooooooo. He is what got me interested in writing fiction way back, I loved his world building. Sad day.

06-03-2009, 10:24 PM	#10
law90026 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2006	RIP, really enjoyed his stuff growing up.

06-04-2009, 02:13 AM	#11
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX

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