Sunday 26 February 2012

Blogspiration (4)

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Blogspiration is hosted by Saz101 and GrowingUp YA.


For this week's Blogspiration, we have been asked to talk about a book that has inspired us. I immediately thought of two books, so I'm going to discuss them both.

pawn of prophecy by david eddingsPawn of Prophecy by David Eddings - Long ago, the evil God Torak fought a war to obtain an object of immense power - the Orb of Aldur. But Torak was defeated and the Orb reclaimed by Belgarath the sorcerer.

Garion, a young farm lad, loves the story when he first hears it from the old storyteller. But it has nothing to do with him. Or does it? For the stories also tell of a prophecy that must be fulfilled - a destiny handed down through the generations.

And Torak is stirring again...
From Amazon UK

I am a huge fantasy fan, and the first in the Belgariad series, Pawn of Prophecy is the start of everything I could ask for from a fantasy; a world of powerful sorcerers, sword fights, intense wars, terrible monsters, an evil god, and a mission to save the world – with the added bit of humour. It's a series of books I have come to adore over the years. They're completely thrilling!

It’s the book that officially made me a reader, and no matter how many times I read it, I am taken right back to the first time I picked it up, and the wonder I felt at discovering how completely lost in a book I could be, and how it could evoke such powerful emotions in me. It's complete and utter awe. Before I had only read the first three Harry Potter books; I had enjoyed them immensely, but they didn't make me want to read anything else. Pawn of Prophecy, however, has a slightly more grown up feel to it; the danger is much more intense, the magic much more fantastic, and I wanted more of this feeling, and found a love of reading of books in general. Although it was originally published in 1982, Pawn of Prophecy is completely timeless. I enjoyed it as a child, and I enjoy it now as an adult. And what’s even better, there are four other books in the series, and a second follow on series, the Mallorean, to enjoy too once I'm done! Unfortunately, David Eddings died several years ago, but it's down to him that I read, down to him that I blog, and down to him that my room is overflowing with books! I couldn't thank him enough if I was able.

DeliriumDelirium by Lauren Oliver - They say that the cure for love will make me happy and safe forever. And I've always believed them.

Until now.

Now everything has changed. Now, I'd rather be infected with love for the tiniest sliver of a second than live a hundred years suffocated by a lie.

There was a time when love was the most important thing in the world. People would go to the end of the earth to find it. They would tell lies for it. Even kill for it.

Then, at last, they found the cure.
From Amazon UK

I cannot even really put into words how much I love this book! It was the way it made me stop and think. It blew me away. I don't really know what to say. The way this book effects me kind of goes beyond words. This book makes me want to give Lauren Oliver a hug. I'm sorry, I am really unable to coherently express what I feel, so instead, I'm goint to point you in the direction of my review, but more importantly, to a response to Delirium guest post I wrote for  fellow blogger's Love Month. I think that post might just show you how much this book made me think.

Hope you enjoyed this week's Blogspiration! Please feel free to link to your own Blogspiration posts in the comments, I'd love to see them!

11 comments:

  1. I have heard so many good things about Delirium on the blogosphere but I didn't really enjoy it that much to be honest (though I must admit that I gave up on it halfway through, does it get better?). I might give it another go now I've read the guest post you did on Fluttering Butterflies!

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    1. Oooh, it does get better! Much better! Thought I loved the beginning to, so.. lol. Oh, good! I'm so glad my guest post makes you want to read it again to see if you like it better! I hope you do! :)

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  2. I haven't read either of them :/ I'm planning to read Delirium since forever and I still didn't :/ Thanks so much for sharing :) :)

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    1. No problem! :) I hope you love it when you do get to read it :)

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  3. Wow, these books sound amazing. I've never even heard of them before but now I want to read them really bad. Thanks for sharing. Also, just so you know, the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series by Laruell K. Hamilton does get very sexual I think after book 10, but the first 10 books are not very sexual (no actual sex scenes) and pretty amazing. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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    1. No problem, the books are awesome!
      And thank you for letting me know! I guess I can try them, and if I like them, decide once I get to book 11 if I want to continue :) Thanks!

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  4. Oh goodness, Joanne! *leap-hugs*
    "It’s the book that officially made me a reader, and no matter how many times I read it, I am taken right back to the first time I picked it up, and the wonder I felt at discovering how completely lost in a book I could be, and how it could evoke such powerful emotions in me... but it's down to him that I read, down to him that I blog, and down to him that my room is overflowing with books! I couldn't thank him enough if I was able."

    EXACTLY. YES YES YES. I read The Belgariad for the first time as a young teenager (maybe 13?), and it's what made me fall crazy-in-love with reading. I loved the characters (BELGARATH! BELGARATH!), the magic, and I swear, after I read it, I walked around focusing on things with all my might trying to will them to move :P

    I ADORE it, and what you said? YES. I couldn't articule it any more perfectly.

    ♥♥♥

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    1. It's so awesome to fnd someone who agrees with me! I find thee are so many people who criticise this series now. I think I started this series around 11/12, and immediately fell in love! Belgarath is amazing, but I also love Ce'Nedra! She was such a cow and I hated her, but then she becomes this amazing young woman! And Polgara! And Silk! And... oooh, I just love them all! Ooooh, such a fantastic series! :D

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  5. lol...you cheated!!

    But it's okay. I forgive you for picking two books ;) BECAUSE THEY SOUND AMAZING!! I'd heard of Delirium, but I am really excited about Pawn of Prophecy!! That sounds incredibly EPIC and AWESOME!

    But back to Delirium!! It's been waiting patiently on my kindle, but after reading your post...uh...I WANT TO READ IT NOW!!!

    Sooo many books, soooo little time :(

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    1. Ooh, didn't realise I was cheating! Sorry!
      Pawn of Prophecy is awesome, I love it! :) And Delirium is completely amazing! You need to read it now! I'm sure you'll love it! :)

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    2. Oh no!! I was totally kidding!! *facepalm* It's soooo hard to convey tone online :/

      I am happy you picked two books!! More suggestions for us!! YEAAAHHH!

      VERY excited to read Delirium. Once my review list goes down, I am devouring it!! :D

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