A Good Start for a Good series
I myself thought, unlike some of the other reviews, that this book was very well done. It is true that this book was kinda slow, but it is an opening for the rest of the series, and like the opening of most books, it serves to introduce the characters and the story, rather than immerse you in the action to quickly.I myself enjoy the charactere of Silk and his humour throughout the book, and I think this book shows the most of that then the others. THe only thing annoying about this book and the others is that Garion acts clueless and like a little kid all through the books. THe plot in these books is also quite predictable, but fun all the way through. I recommend this to anyone who wants a quick, enjoyable fantasy series, but won't be to demanding of it. just keep an open mind and enjoy how the series turns out.