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Summary: The greatest fantasy RIPOFF OF ALL-TIME!
Review: Experience real fantasy and talent and pick up Tolkien, Rowling, Lewis, or even Jordan. Psst! If you want a really good reason why this book needs to be shamed, watch Star Wars: A New Hope and toss in a few Fellowship ripoffs too, and you will see Mr. Paolini's entire plot structure and even devices: Voila! You get Aragorn....er Eragon. The greatest fantasy RIPOFF OF ALL-TIME! But hey, the masses don't know the difference (heck they love it) and Mr. Paolini is laughing all the way to the bank.
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Summary: .^__^. An Awesome Book
Review: This book was very well written and I've read quite a wide variety of fantasy books. I'm also very picky about the books a read and if I don't like them I give them away or throw them away. With this book I had a hard time putting it down because I liked it so much. I'm keeping this book. I'm waiting unpatiently for Elder book 2 in the trilogy. I can't stand books that have too much detail because I fall asleep zzzzz. I think the author puts enough detail in the book perfectly (especially since it's in the kid section). A few of the other viewers say that this book "has been done" before, but don't all books remind someone else of another book they've read? It's the way the author tells the tale which counts and I think he did very well. You really can't go off of what I say though or what the other reviewers say, for many of us have different opinions. Just buy the book if it sounds good to you or if your not sure check it out at the library first to see if you like it. .^__^.
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Summary: Great, but done before
Review: This book will probably be a favorite for years to come. Although, as others have stated, it has taken ideas from other authors. First off, the dragons, and dragon riders, just like the Pern series. Then all the characters and races are pretty much taken from Tolkien's LOTR series. And the magic, its entire basis seems to come word for word from Ursula K. Leguin's Wizard of Earthsea series. Although she probably based it on ancient myth's and legends of our world. Anyway, it is really a great book, and i suggest you read it, and the other series i've mentioned it.
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Summary: GREAT READ!!
Review: This book is very good. dont listen to what some people say about how it was copied from the lord of the rings, becuse it isnt. this book has its own story and is a great read for all ages!
Overall this is a great book!! 11 out of 10 stars!
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Summary: I LOVE THIS BOOK!!
Review: When my friend told me about this book I wasnt quite sure about it but once I got it and read the first sentance I was hooked. i couldnt but it down and now my dad is reading it and loves it too. a great book for young aduls and adults alike. I cant wait for Eldest.
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Summary: Terrible
Review: This book is just bad. If you are an eleven year old kid who's never experienced what true fantasy literature has to offer, I highly recommend it. You've got to start at the bottom after all ;-) Reading this will make discovering the true masters of the genre that much more delightful. My suggestion--don't waste money on the hardcover if you bother to pick it up at all.
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Summary: My Favorite, Of All Time
Review: I think that this book is wonderful. The mixture of fansasy and a little truth made this book irresistable to me. I think that it is imaginative, and made me almost believe this wonderful story. I have read many books, but I love this one above the others and can't wait for the second!
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Summary: Good book but immensely dry at times
Review: My friend let me borrow the book "Eragon" not too long ago, and I finally started reading it. I must say, if you like fantasy, you will definately like this book. And the first thing you will notice is that it has every aspect you can think of, or at least recognize, from other fantasy and sci-fi novels - common ones in fact. This leaves the story dry at times, as Paolini tries to rush into things, especially at the beginning. It seems when you read the first few chapters, you've already read half the book. But his writing is wonderful for someone so young to be published, I must give him credit on that. But things that caught my eye is the way he practically excerpts other fantasy books, most of which you may have read already. Reading about trolls, dwarves, and elves and the "Ancient Language" was practically cut from Lord of the Rings, and even by just watching the movie, everything that relates is clearly evident. Also, I am a huge Anne McCaffrey fan of her Dragonriders novels, and I felt a bit strange to see it "ripped off" so to speak...He speaks of "Dragon Riders", as of course the main character (Eragon), goes through the similar process of obtaining a dragon as "Dragonriders of Pern" novels write, and McCaffrey's books are practically a legacy. Simply, Eragon finds a "rock" (it's really a dragon egg) that hatches into a dragon and connects "mentally" with his mind, ect. Brom even explains the dragon chooses the person, and all of that seems directly taken from the Pern novels. A bit different, all in the end. As good as a writer he is at his age, there are still things that he needs to work on. I'm not a genuis writer myself, but you will find yourself baffling at times when a random comment/explanation comes up in the middle of an unrelated conversation, which leads to more and more unrelated ideas. It seems Paolini put more "information" into his characters rather than personality, which leaves it bluntly, DRY. You will quickly get over his "saids" and "dids" at first, and become used to the over-under descriptiveness, or the more/less detail needed for a certain situation. But the book is great, and will keep you reading for a while (as thick as it is). Final conclusion - not for hardcore fantasy readers. I'm not even a hardcore fantasy reader, and I still feel like I'm reading 10 books at once, all ideas taken from other books (Tolkien, McCaffrey, ect). It's not necessarily a "fresh" new fantasy world with beliefs, ect, but certainly enjoyable to most.
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Summary: Archetypal? But great!
Review: IÂ'm almost finished with the book, and I love it! IÂ've read a lot of fantasy books, and I can see what the less enthousiastic readers mean by "archetypal" and "traditional Tolkienien".
What I go for though, is a book I enjoy and captures my imagination. Not per definition something new or cleverly wrought, but utterly boring to read! After all the reviews I read it with a critical eye, but until now I just love it! I am totally immersed in the story and the world Paoloni has created, and looking forward to the time I can pick it up again. I recognize a lot of themes and parallels with other fantasy stories of course, but still I think Paolini gives them his own twists to keep you interested. There are also enough new things and inventions, though not shockingly so, itÂ'll keep you interested but comfortable.
I think all fantasylovers will enjoy this book, and I am looking forward to the next one!
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Summary: Eragon Book Review
Review: This book was wonderfully imaginative and captivating. It contains all the elements that a fantasy reader could want and more. The action, emotional features, and the bonds of friendship are so clearly shown that it is nearly impossible for a person not to get caught up in it all.
Christopher Paolini brings out the hero in his brave, yet young, character, Eragon. Paolini shows us how destiny controls our lives and that we have to accept who we are, no matter how much we wish otherwise. In the end, we may have bigger plans made for us in our lives than we ever could have made for ourselves. Christopher Paolini, my thanks for the wonderful journey!
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