Eragon

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Summary: Wow...stunning, and a classic, yet unique, magical piece.
Review: This book is one of my favorite books I've ever read. This book does have a lot of information to remember and languages to discover, so take your time reading. It is a wonderful experience to read this book. I recommend it to anyone interested in fantasy reading. I hoped you find my review helpful!

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Summary: Swordwielder
Review: Great read can't wait for the next one!Page turner didn't want to stop reading keep me focused.Lord of the rings and other fantsy books combined into one.As in the book Swords up for Sir Poalini.Sure hope the next two will be as excellent as this one.

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Summary: A powerful story about power
Review: I really feel the need to come to this book's defense here. Yes, author Paolini uses all of the beloved elements of fantasy here, but this is no mere Tolkien or McCaffrey or Brooks pastiche. As its most essential, ERAGON is a story about power. Those who have it; those who want it; those who feel entitled to take it; and sadly, those who abuse it. How startlingly amazing that at fifteen, this writer was able to see, let alone describe in elegant and poignant prose, so clearly this concept that so fascinates and drives humanity! The business and self-help sections of our libraries and bookstores are filled with the literature of power; interested readers should also check out the young adult fiction section as well. Readers who enjoy Paolini would also likely devour Anne McCaffrey, Tamora Pierce, Patricia McKillip, and of course, Brooks and Tolkien.

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Summary: I loved it...why don't other people love it?
Review: I personally loved Eragon. I saw it and decided to get it, just to see what happened, AND I am a dragon maniac, so I couldn't resist! I knew I'd like it the second I started reading it. I couldn't seem to put it down when I started (then again, it happens all the time), and when I reached the finish, I was amazed at the world Paolini created. It's quite a notch above other books I've seen, and it's on a par with Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern series, which is my fave by far, next to Eragon.
Why people put this book down is beyond me; maybe they don't appreciate how good this book is. Anyway, I'd suggest Eragon to any reader, or, if you're older, the Dragonriders of Pern series.

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Summary: A knockoff--yeah, but I liked it!
Review: Ok, so its obvious Paolini was a Tolkien fan, and his descriptions of elves and dwarves come right out of middle earth, but I couldn't help it, I liked his story. As it progressed, I found myself checking his map and seeing exactly where his characters where and where they were going and I was hooked. Although I could tell a teenager, albeit a talented one, wrote this book, I thought Paolini's writing and plot got more polished the more I got into it. I'll be reading the next one for sure, and I'm not even a kid, just a middle aged housewife. I am sure any young reader would love this story!

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Summary: An interesting Start
Review: When I first began to read a book I immediately remembered writing stories in HS a few years back. The writing style is very similar and simple. Within the first few chapters I became a bit annoyed since you can tell (through probably no conscious act of his own) the author drew on Tolkein's work in certain aspects of his story, characters and so on... as well as some very small similarities to Anne McCafferey. I normally wouldn't care, but with so much enthusiasm surrounding the books, I do have to point out that this IS fantasy, and certain things to HAVE to be as always displayed. Great fantasy books have always deviated from the norm in comparison to stereotyping certain breeds of characters. The fact that these breeds were so cut and dry almost made me put down the book.
To my delight, it got better. The writing got more and more sophisticated, which it will as one grows older, and there were less points of comparison to other fantasy novels. The story is of course an average fantasy story line, but come on, I DOUBT anyone gets tired of those. Besides, most of it is quite fun and although I have sneaking suspicions about thing we'll find later in the series, I am not automatically able to guess how things turn out, which is obviously a positive thing.
All in all a great start, I hope that the author comes more into his own in the following books, and grows along with his characters. As I am within the same age range as him, I have this to say:
I have always wanted to write. Many many ideas flutter through my head for the most incredible stories, but the act of putting them coherently to paper is NOT an easy task. Never underestimate the difficulty of conveying a point. This is why I look forward to a good long run of books by C.P. and hope that, as most do, he grows and fulfills what I think is his great potential for writing.
Good Luck~C.P. May things never get to difficult for you.
and, to everyone else, ENJOY this is fun bit of fiction to pull you from the otherwise depressing life most of us have. Get past the first few chapters and don't expect too much (I always find that going into a book and expecting the world... I am ALWAYS disappointed. Even with my favorite books upon re-reading them)

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Summary: Eragon - GREAT reading
Review: I am an avid reader but have not found many books that interest my children as they do me. I happened to be walking past a Harry Potter display and saw this book sitting next to it. I picked it up and read the jacket and was enthralled from the beginning. I thought it would be a perfect fit for my 10 year old son. We have had a hard time sharing it because neither of us want to put it down. I am really proud to have found such an appropriate book for my son.

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Summary: When Does the Next book come out?
Review: This is what I've been thinking ever sence I've finished the first book. I have almost 500 books at my house and so far this book is one of the greatest books I have ever read. After I finished reading this book I told my friends about it and after they finished reading it they couldn't stop asking "When does the next book come out?" If you like magic, mistery and adventure this book is for you. I'd recomend it to anyone
Kyle Campbell, 14

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Summary: Disappointing
Review: You can tell this book was written by a kid. I've found it very dull reading, and can't imagine why it's sold so many copies. Maybe it's the novelty of it having been written by a home-schooled kid, because it certainly isn't the gripping narrative. Nothing happens in this book for pages and pages. And the emotions that Eragon expresses; well, as I said, you can tell it was written by a kid because there's just no sophistication to the language or story telling. You'd be better off reading the Artemis Fowl series (fun and funny), of if you're older, the His Dark Materials series (sophisticated and thoughtprovoking).

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Summary: Can't wait for the next book
Review: I read this book in two days. I just couldn't put it down. I had waited for months to get a copy of this from the local library and it was well worth the wait. I would recommend this book to teens as well as adults. This is a book for all ages. The author uses wonderful imagery and details as well as keeps you guessing at times. A definate must read for anyone.