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Summary: THE BEST!!!
Review: This is one of the best books in the world.It has a strong plot with a great adventure for ERagon and Saphira!I couldn't put it down, I finished it in 3 days of reading!It is a little like lord of the rings with the dragons and elfs and such but this book is far better!!
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Summary: Good, but done before
Review: Christopher Paolini did write a book that copied the basics of Lord of the Rings, but it was a good book in its own right. I know as an author myself how hard it is to have completely inventive ideas, because as soon as I come up with one, it appears in the next Harry Potter book or Star Wars movie.However, there were some very obvious steals that never should have been made. One of my favorite lines in Tolkien's epic is "The time of the Elves has passed," since it symbolizes so much about Middle Earth in this time period. I was astonished and very disappointed to see in Eragon the line "The Time of the Riders has passed." Almost all of the characters can be matched up to one in Lord of the Rings, such as Brom as Gandalf (he speaks in riddles and blows smoke rings from a pipe). Also, Saphira can be the ring, since both sides are trying to get her on their side since she is so powerful. Many of the descriptions were very poetic, although there was definitely just a tad bit too many. Sometimes my brain wandered, although I believe Paolini realized this as I read an interview of his when he listened to the audio version of the book, and he said his jaw dropped when he realized how many details he included. I did enjoy the story, although it definitely followed a basic story plot line. Basically, this book is good to read but not to buy--borrow a copy from the library.
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Summary: Not entirely original, but enjoyable nonetheless
Review: I first became interested in this book when I heard that it was written by a teenager. Being a teen myself, I was extremely curious to see just how good this book was because I had seen many people reading it and had heard high praises for it. When I started the book, it started off a bit slowly but I was surprised with how smoothly the book flowed once the action began and how easy it was to follow, but throughout the reading I often thought to myself, "This is just like LOTR, except simpler." If you're looking for a fantasy book that has created a class of its own, Eragon would be the wrong place to look. It has many of the elements of fantasy that have already been used: dragons, elves, dwarfs, cities hidden in the woods and stone walls, etc. But by no means does that make it a bad book. It is thoroughly enjoyable and although you can pretty much guess what the outcome of the trilogy will be, it still keeps you wishing that you had the next book in your hands to continue in Eragon's journey.
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Summary: Great book - Cannot wait until the next one!
Review: Eragon is a fascinating story of a sixteen-year-old farm boy that comes upon a magnificent blue stone while hunting for food for his family. Unsuccessful in his hunt, Eragon wanders back to his hometown, Carvahall, trying to sell the blue stone for some meat. When his trade is refused, he takes his stone back to his house. That night it hatches into a baby dragon! He attempts to keep the dragon secret, but is somehow found out by an evil adversary.
Soon enough, Eragon finds himself on a magical quest with the aid of his dragon and an old "storyteller" named Brom. They are on a hunt to seek revenge on the evil that has taken something from Eragon. Something that he had a great affection toward. Throughout their journey, Brom teaches Eragon of his purpose on ALAGAËSIA. Eragon learns how to harness his new powers with Brom's help. With Saphira (Eragon's dragon) and Brom, Eragon learns of what he must do to stop the evil running through the land.
This book is a real "page-turner"! With the exciting plot line and great character development, I couldn't put it down. Christoper Paolini creates an excitng story filled with engaging battle scenes and great descriptions of the landscape. It seemed like I was traveling with Eragon and felt his emotions through the entire story. I especially enjoyed flipping to the maps on the inside of both covers to follow Eragon's wandering path through ALAGAËSIA.
I cannot believe a fifteen-year-old could write such a gripping tale! He excellently portrays Eragon and shows how he matures from a farm boy to a young man who learns a great deal as his adventure progresses. Paolini shows that all the choices Eragon makes will affect him (positively or negatively) in his future. Paolini is a mastermind and better hurry up writing the next book in the trilogy. I cannot wait!
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Summary: EXCELLENT!
Review: Eragon is one of the most creative books our family has ever read. We are dying for book 2! This year,the best books we have read and bought for our family are ERAGON, every book LEMONY SNICKETT has written, HOLES (Lewis Sacher), Harry Potter, and DRUM,CHAVI,DRUM! (Cuban author,Mayra L. Dole). These books range from picturebooks to Young adult, but I must say that everyone in our family, from young to old, appreciated each one for its creativity and skillful writing.
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Summary: DON'T LISTEN TO THE ONE-STAR REVIEWS
Review: DON'T LISTEN TO THE ONE-STAR REVIEWS. THEY ARE ALL LIES. THIS BOOK IS UNBELIEVABLE AND WRITTEN VERY WELL. MAYBE CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI TOOK A COUPLE OF IDEAS FROM THE LORD OF THE RINGS, BUT IT'S HIS OWN STORY. READ THIS BOOK. IT IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!
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Summary: Gripping fantasy
Review: Eragon is a young human teenager in a land of magic, Elves, Dwarves and Dragons. When hunting deer, Eragon is surprised by a sudden explosion and the appearance of a large magical crystal within a ring of fire. His main concern at first is that the deer he has been hunting is startled and escapes him. Little does he know that this polished crystal ovoid is really a dragon egg. Inside, Saphira has been waiting for centuries to choose whom she will hatch for. Whomever she chooses may become a dragon rider. Dragon riders are humans or elves who receive a special bond of love and magic from a dragon. Upopn choosing him as her rider, the dragon hatchling Saphira confers magical abilities on Eragon. He is found and aided by the old man Brom who was himself once a dragon rider and a fierce warrior. Brom trains Eragon in the ways of combat and magic, hoping to strengthen him before the king can find and destroy him.
The wicked ruler of Eragon's land is a former Dragon rider gone bad. The King has killed all the dragon riders who would not serve him. His minions who have been hunting the missing dragon egg which was Saphira, now hunt both Eragon and Saphira in order to try to capture them. The king will either force Eragon to serve him and to help maintain his oppressive and heartless rule, or he will kill Eragon and Saphira.
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Summary: Wonderful begining to a new series.
Review: I bought this book after reading some wonderful, and poor reviews about this book, and I have to say that after reading this wonderful book that I agree with the wonderful reviews. A story about a young man Eragon who finds a dragon's egg that hatches into Saphira a beautiful flying dragon. Started off sort of slow,but picked up when Brom joined them on their journey. I will not go into every detail of the book as it so long, but to me if your looking for a slow magical read that involves elves, trollls dwarfs and other magical creatures give this book a try. I am anxiously awaiting for The Eldest, second in this 3 book series. To the people who critisized it because of McCaffrey's Dragon Series, this book is different a kind of Dragon Riders, they are in magical world, not a distant planet in Space. And for those peolple who are dis-heartend by the Harry Potter give this book a try as well.
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Summary: Anyone for Tolkien?
Review: Paolini obviously took a lot of this book from The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien created a masterpiece fifty years ago, but copies don't cut it. Tolkien was Tolkien, but the way Paolini writes Paolini is Tolkien. As far as teen writers go, this book was all right, but like the other reviews say: CLICHES AND LOTR! If you want some good fantasy take The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, The Eye of the World and ORIGINAL ideas, not an author taking credit for other author's works.
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Summary: 2nd Quarter book project by Bessie Grimm
Review: The title of the book I chose is Eragon by Christopher Paolini. There are three main characters in this story and the three names are Eragon, Brom, and Saphira. Eragon is a poor hunter who lives with his brother and uncle. He was hunting in a place known for bad luck, called the Spine. That is where he finds the magical egg of Saphira the dragon. Saphira only hatches when she finds the perfect person fit enough to be her Rider. She hatched for him and they became the best of friends and a great team. As Eragon and his Uncle go to the market to sell and trade items, Eragon runs into a magical storyteller named Brom, who is the third main character in the story. Together Eragon, Saphira, and Brom set out on a remarkable adventure to get revenge on the horrible creatures that killed Eragon's only uncle. The whole setting is the forest. The theme is a boy and a mystical dragon working together to fulfill the ancient legend of the Dragon Riders. I loved this story because it has adventure, friendships, dangers, and just because it was a fairy-tale!
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