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Summary: Ok book, I expected more. The old version was better
Review: Ok, it's a pretty decent book. besides the point that the book is not original it's ok. I think he could have blended in everything more neatly and have more to blend in. I kinda like the magic rules and the way dragons, swords, and magic was included. It's not complicated enough for my taste. The old version had italics on acient words so it stood out. I know aboutthe Chicago manuel of style but sometimes you just gotta ignore a couple of rules. Not blended enough and with few thigs to blend.The cover isn't all that great. At least i's in big text. Ican't stand less that size 8 font.
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Summary: Well written, entertaining but too similar to Star Wars
Review: I enjoyed reading this book and found it to be well-written, entertaining and addictive. My pleasure was diminished, however, by repeated discovery of close parallels with the characters and storyline of Star Wars. These similarities are so striking that I'm quite shocked that no other review mentions them. Some examples follow (skip if you don't want plot details given away): Orphaned farmboy Eragon (Luke Skywalker) is compelled to flee when his uncle's farm is destroyed by bad guys sent by the evil Empire. He's befriended and trained by a former member (Brom => Obiwan Kenobi) of an ancient society (Dragon Riders => Jedi Knights) of elite warriors that kept order until it was destroyed by a talented new member (Galbatorix => Annakin Skywalker). He has a vision of a beautiful woman (Arya => Princess Leia) in a prison cell and rescues her. Along the way, he is befriended by a tough guy who is friend to neither Empire nor rebels (Murtagh => Han Solo) who nevertheless accompanies him to the Varden (=> Rebel) base and helps repel the inevitable Empire attack. Our hero kills the Darth-like figure Durza to save the rebels. Mr. Paolini is a talented writer, but he needs to learn the difference between "inspired by" and "adapted from".
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Summary: Waiting in line
Review: I purchased this book for my youngest 11yr son on Friday afternoon. He was finished by Saturday afternoon when my 15yr son disappeared with it. Late last night Sunday the book left our house in the 19yr's laundry basket so he could read it at the dorm. Both the younger boys say its better than Harry Potter and ranks up there almost with Tolkien. This is the highest praise for a book in our house.
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Summary: awesome!!
Review: i heard about this book from my mom when she was watchin tv! i read about it and it was good so she ordered and it was awesome!!
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Summary: BEST BOOK EVER
Review: This is the best book I have ever read, despite the fact that I have read so many fantasy books. The book is amazing and I personally cannot wait until the next book in the series "Eldest" hits the shelves. Another thing that makes this book amazing is the fact that it is written by a 19 year-old. Once the Inheritance trilogy is all out, I will be looking foward to other books by this author.
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Summary: A wonderful book!
Review: Eragon, the first book in Christopher Paolini's new saga, the Inheritance trilogy, is for anyone who likes Star Wars, Anne McCaffrey, or long and complex fantasy series.
It tells the story of Eragon, a sixteen-year-old farm boy lving with his Uncle and cousin. One day, while hunting, he discovers a magical stone, which, shortly after begins to hatch, revealing a baby dragon.
One day, Eragon's uncle is brutally slain by fierce bird-men, forcing Eragon and the dragon, Saphira, to go on a quest of vengeance.
This book isincredibly well-writen, enchantingly, actually, and has a good-beginning with the beautiful scenery that embedded Philip Pullman's works in my mind.
Eragon is truly a great read for children of all ages !
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Summary: Hmmm
Review: From reading the bestseller list on Amazon, one can come up with a number of conclusions: Everyone is fat, nobody knows anything about politics, and they wouldn't know a good book if it hit them in the face. Really folks, this book is just blah.
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Summary: This is the best book since......
Review: This book is the best book ever. The characters wer great, as was the plot and action. It left me dying for more. I can not wait for "eldest" to come out.
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Summary: ERAGON RUCKS
Review: If you love the fantasies of J.R.R. Tolkien,Terry Brooks, Robert E. Howard, or Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders novels--read them! ERAGON is nothing but a pastiche of those far better authors with a little bit of adolescent immaturity thrown in. This novel is obviously written for children, but the publisher is packaging it as if it could be enjoyed by readers of all ages. Well, my precocious niece (11) loves Harry Potter but thought this a silly bore and I question the intelligence of any adult who reads this drivel. Derivative from the map on the endpapers--what did the author do, put a piece of paper down on Robert E. Howard's map of the Hyborian Age and trace it?--this silly epic disappoints on so many levels. Note to the author: Scrambling the letters of names is not the mark of originality. I read that the author wrote this as a teenager. If an adult submitted this novel he would be laughed at. But I guess when a publisher doesn't have Harry Potter, it becomes desperate to make just about anything a hit. Go to the source, read Tolkien or Howard or Brooks or anything but this.
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Summary: Great hit
Review: I had never heard of author Christopher Paolini before but I had seen the book recommended on a list that included Robert Stanek's magnificent The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reach as a great new fantasy. Based on the strength of that recommendation, and the fact I loved Stanek's books, I picked this up. When I first started reading the book, I wasn't too sure if I was going to enjoy it or not, but I stuck with it and I'm glad I did. The book really surprised me. Eragon is well thought out character and the book has a great plot. I definitely encourage anyone who likes fantasy books to try this one out. I recommend this book to people who like magic, fantasy and a moderate amount of action. Very highly recommended. Kim
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