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Summary: I really liked it
Review: I have to be honest, I bought the book because the writer was a teenager and I had to see what he might write!
Regardless of age, I thought his book was extremely interesting and I even lost sleep to find out what happens next. I think you can see some inexperience in emotion in how some of the characters interact, but it definitely does not detract from one's enjoyment of the story.
I definitely plan on purchasing the next book as it comes out. I have to find out how the rest of the story of Eragon and Saphira unfolds. So write, Christopher, write!
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Summary: I've read better fan fiction
Review: OK if you read the one-star reviews of this book, you will get the picture. This is one big fat rip-off, and anyone who knows the fantasy genre could have told you that. But if you've never read any fantasy except Harry Potter, you will probably be impressed, seeing as how the 'author' of Eragon took a lot of good ideas from other writers.
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Summary: Thrilling adventure
Review: The first time I heard about this book I didn't consider reading it. It seemed great that a 19 year-old could write such a highly rated book, but why would I want to read it. I figured it would be LOTR and Harry Potter mixed together. It is true the overall plot does somewhat go along the line of LOTR but don't let that stop you. This is a great book and I recommend it to read it along with all those other great fantasy/adventure books.
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Summary: ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE!!! READ IT!!!
Review: This is probably the best book that I have ever read. And I've read lots of books. I'm waiting and waiting for the next in the trilogy to come out. It shocked me to see how such a young person (age 15 when he started) could write such a masterpiece. I've never read anything that had such imagination put into it. Unlike Harry Potter, they don't just say words and stick there wand out, they get drained of energy which adds a whole twist to the story. Everything about it is amazing. Christopher, you're incredible. Thank you.
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Summary: Couldn't put this one down, read it in 3 days
Review: I started reading this book in the car during our Thanksgiving trip and continued reading it until I finished it once we arrived. I finished all the Harry Potter series, and although this book takes longer to get into the action, once it does its great! I like how the boy starts learning stuff, even though he is a normal boy just like me. I would love to read the next book in this series ELDEST, but its not published yet.
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Summary: Eragon
Review: This book is one of the best that I have read. It was an amazing page-turner! It kept me interested until the last word of the last sentance of the last paragraph of the last page. It was amazing. It is about a boy. This boy is named Eragon. He is a poor farm boy he needs to get his family meat. So he goes hunting. What he finds is not the deer that he is looking for but a smooth blue stone. He picks it up and is about to put it back when he realizes that it may be able to buy his family some meat. He offers it to the butcher but when he hears where it is from he will not take it. The next night it hatches. That is all I can tell you without giving the book away. This book about a boy and his dragon is fantastic! Once you start you can't wait finish. But once it is over you wish for more. This book easily ties with J.K. Rowling and the Harry Potter series. I just hope that he may come out with his next book quickly. I will be waiting.
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Summary: Eragon is a good book¿
Review: It's not the best book I've ever read but it'll keep you entertained. Paolini has created a lush landscape and rich history. This is a good book for a first-time writer but it does lack a certain polish. Also, I did find myself thinking "This is too much like Lord of the Rings." There are Elves and Dwarves but something different are the Dragon-riders and this is probably the most interesting part of the book.Paolini spends a lot of time describing the intimate relationship the main character, Eragon, has with his dragon, Saphira. To some extent Eragon doesn't feel fully developed as a character. True, he's only 16-year-old and is still in the midst of developing but it's somewhat confusing for the reader. To be completely honest, the thing I liked most about the book was flipping to the map on the inside cover, following Eragon's travels. This author can only get better with time. I'd be interested to read the next two in the trilogy. In the meantime, I highly recommend The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 1: The Amulet of Samarkand. I couldn't put this book down. It's original, funny and not that many people seem to know about it.
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Summary: Best book of 2003
Review: Wow,the book is great!It is very surprising that how Christopher Paolini could write such a great book at 15.Eragon's adventures are simply mind blowing.Reading this book will be much better than playing video games.Paolini has dreamt of a world that none of us has ever done. The country of Alagesia,Eragon,Saphira the dragon,Brom,Garrow,Roran,Arya,the Urgals,Shade Durza,Dwarves, Murtagh,Jeod and of course,the evil king Galbatorix are the perfect characters.Some reviewrs had said that the names were very hard to remember.But I think it's pretty easy.The magical words,the ancient language etc.are totally different from Harry Potter.The sword fights make you feel like you are there.It's a great fantasy and adventiorus book.
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Summary: The BESSSSSSSSSSSST book ever
Review: When i read this book,i could imagine everything that was being said. Mr.Paolini definetley outdid himself.It is "kid- friendlier" than Lord of the Rings, but a darker plot than Harrry Potter. This would be a great holiday gift for loved ones.
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Summary: Good book or Bad book?
Review: Good question, because most of us don't know what to expect when opening a book. If you were expecting adventure, love, pain, magic and the usual out of a fantasy book, then this book would greatly enhance your knowledge. But, instead, if you are not really interested in the above excerpts, then I'm afraid this book would not be worth your time in reading, for it is a long book taking much time and effort. I myself will never judge those outside of my knowledge, and what right would I have anyway, though the truth often comes out faster in bright colors than slower in the same expanse. This book, Eragon, will be famous among thousands, perhaps millions-for that is to see whether the next two books are as good in describing nature and other objects than the first. I, in reading, was shocked that only a 15 yr. old could come up with ideas such as these. Now, since age has finally taken a toll on young Paolini, I believe that his life will hold many secrets-both for the good and the bad. As for the title, Good book or Bad book?, it is for you to justly decide. It is quite easy to read and therefore easy to get through, but it will be a journey that you will never, at least quickly, forget.
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