The Redemption of Althalus by David and Leigh Eddings

An excellent story, a wonderful new world where anything can happen, where good always triumphs over evil, and the unlikeliest people can become heroes.

It's fairly well written although slightly repetitive, which I suppose is to be expected from a book this long, however if you can get over that (and the major misspelling in the Kindle edition!) it is a good epic that welcomes you into the family.