Original sentence: It is even stated by the characters that they seem to be doing the same things all over again.One of the criticisms leveled by some at the series is that it feels almost exactly like The Belgariad.The Mallorean is a five-book sequel to The Belgariad (also five books) written by David Eddings.The universe being what it is, Belgarion and his wife can't be left to live in peace for long.Their infant son is kidnapped, leading Garion, Polgara, Belgarath and their other companions on a continent-spanning chase to recover him and save the world again
Edited sentence: The Mallorean is a five-book followup set to The Belgariad written by David Eddings.The universe being what it is, Belgarian and his wife can't be left to live in peace for long.Their infant son is kidnapped, leading Garian, Polgara, Belgarath and their other companions on a continent-spanning chase to recover him (and yes, to save the world AGAIN)