The Seeress of KellThe Seeress of Kell
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What it's about
Near the end of their quest for Garion's kidnapped son, Garion and his companions travel to Kell to consult the only undamaged copy of the Malloreon Gospels, guarded for centuries by the Seers, who have cursed anyone who tries to enter. The final confrontation between the Light and the Dark approaches.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 3 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It concludes David Eddings' Malloreon series.
You'll love it if you liked
The Eye of the World
The Hobbit
Assassin's ApprenticeGood to know
Read the Belgariad and the earlier Malloreon books first; start with Pawn of Prophecy.
By the numbers
- Readers71 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller46 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #159 of the 459 fantasy books we rank
- #565 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1080 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Epic, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is The Seeress of Kell worth reading?
Yes. It spent 3 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,080 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 72.1 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Seeress of Kell about?
Near the end of their quest for Garion's kidnapped son, Garion and his companions travel to Kell to consult the only undamaged copy of the Malloreon Gospels, guarded for centuries by the Seers, who have cursed anyone who tries to enter. The final confrontation between the Light and the Dark approaches.
How long does it take to read The Seeress of Kell?
About 11 hours (452 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Seeress of Kell?
If you liked it, try The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan, The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien or Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb.