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Title: Definitely NOT up to standard
Review: I've been a huge fan of David and Leigh Eddings for much longer than Leigh has even been acknowledged to have participated in their writing. I've read and re-read the Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli series more times than I can remember, and they always capture my interest anew. They are among my most favorite books and I can get lost in them over and over.That being said, however, The Elder Gods; the first in a projected four book series is so lame and tiresome that I've had to put it away for good. I've tried several times to find something in it that sparks an interest in continuing, but it's just not there. I can not grasp the plot, nor can I find a character to even care about. This book goes on the shelf and I'll not be investing in the remaining three.I hope that the series concludes very soon, and that the Eddings can get back on track with the solid writing of their early series.
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