The Belgariad, Vol. Two

Finally. I have been hoarding parts and pieces of this series for over 10 years. And now I am done. I wish I had enjoyed the series more. In end, the only character that I really liked was the little boy, Errand. I got chills on my arms when I found out the smith's role and I wondered how early in the process Eddings had known this was what had to happen. Then again, I was disappointed by what happens to the smith next. It cheapened everything.

And what in the heck is that rock?