Pawn of Prophecy: The Belgariad, Book 1 — Unabridged Audiobook
Product description
An unabridged audiobook gives you the complete first volume of The Belgariad in a format you can listen to, with a total running time of 10 hours and 14 minutes. Narrated by Brian Wiggins, Pawn of Prophecy introduces David Eddings’s fantasy series and offers a clear starting point for listeners who want to begin with Book 1.
Choose this edition when listening suits your routine better than reading a print copy. Its full-length narration also makes it easy to plan listening time around the whole book, whether you prefer longer sessions or to take it in shorter stretches.
Getting the most from it
As the opening book in a five-book series, Pawn of Prophecy is the natural place to start The Belgariad. The unabridged format preserves the complete book in audio, while the 10-hour-and-14-minute length gives you a practical sense of the commitment before you begin. You can plan a longer listening session or spread the story across multiple occasions, either way, the recorded format brings the book into a listening-first routine.
This is a useful distinction when choosing how to experience a fantasy novel: a print edition suits readers who want the page in front of them, while this audiobook is for those who would rather follow the story by listening. Brian Wiggins is the narrator, and David Eddings is the author, so the edition clearly identifies both the voice and the creator behind the work.
Why it makes sense
For anyone looking to start a classic fantasy series in audio, this release combines a defined entry point with an unabridged presentation. Book 1 of 5 makes its place in the sequence clear, and the full-length recording lets you begin with the first volume rather than joining the series partway through. It is a straightforward way to explore The Belgariad without needing to switch from listening to reading for this instalment.
Customer feedback describes the story as engaging and entertaining, with memorable characters and humour among the qualities readers appreciate. Some also regard it as a strong beginning to a series they want to continue. These are reader impressions rather than a promise of a particular experience, but they offer helpful context if you are choosing a fantasy series based on its story and characters.
Highlights
- Type: Audible audiobook
- Format: Unabridged
- Series: The Belgariad, Book 1 of 5
- Listening length: 10 hours and 14 minutes
- Author: David Eddings
- Narrator: Brian Wiggins
- Publisher: Tantor Media
The combination of an unabridged recording and a named narrator makes the format easy to assess before you start. Its series position is just as clear: this is the first of five books, making it suitable for listeners who want to begin at the start and continue through the sequence in order.
Final verdict
Pawn of Prophecy is a practical starting point for listeners interested in David Eddings’s Belgariad and looking for the first volume in an unabridged audio edition. With Brian Wiggins as narrator and a 10-hour-and-14-minute running time, it gives you the complete opening book in a format suited to listening rather than reading. Choose it to begin the five-book fantasy series from its first instalment.