The Elder Gods (The Dreamers, Book 1)
| Title: | The Elder Gods (The Dreamers, Book 1) |
| Author: | David Eddings
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| Year First Published: | 2004 |
| Page Count: | 480 |
| Synopsis: | 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 |
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| Main Character | Magical Abilities | Readability | Moderate |
| Number of pages | 400-500 | Type | Young Adult |
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- This is #1 in the The Dreamers
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