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Pawn of Prophecy by David Eddings: what to read next, and why.

Eragon Christopher Paolini 2002 · Fantasy Another farm-boy-to-hero series with a mentor figure and a growing party.
The Eye of the World Robert Jordan 1990 · Epic fantasy A more serious and sprawling fantasy that starts in a similar way but goes much further.
The Sword of Shannara Terry Brooks 1977 · Epic fantasy Another old-school quest with a reluctant hero and a band of unlikely companions.