Pawn of Prophecy by David Eddings

Pawn of Prophecy by David Eddings This was a fun read. It reminded me of Lord of the Rings. I especially like the fact that there is at least one main female character. I also like that Garion is curious and asks questions, even though they aren't always answered or are sometimes rebuffed. I think it's sort of funny watching Aunt Pol come up with things for Garion to do to keep him out of trouble... that seems rather typical of mothers. Wouldn't it be better to have him actively excited about learning or researching something (like when he was picking up the Drasnian sign language) instead of reacting to his chosen use of free time? I was also surprised she didn't teach him to read sooner. I do sympathize with her desire for comfortable lodging, and I also like that she likes to keep Garion close and hesitates letting him out of her sight. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series.