Eragon

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Summary: A Definite Must Read!
Review: Elves, dwarves, dragons, evil Urgals and terrifying shades, love, revenge, and adventure all wrapped up into one intricate tale of enchantment that leaves the reader breathless and wishing for more--this is Eragon, by Christopher Paolini.

Right away I was pulled in by the professional and artistic cover, the giant blue eye of the dragon Sapphira drawn by the author himself, and when I opened the book, I was not in the least disappointed. Once you pick this book up, you can't put it down. Immmediately you are swept off into the vast world of Algaesia and into the life of a young fifteen year old boy, Eragon; his path takes you to new and fascinating places filled with magic and mystical creatures.

I finished this book in three days--going to school full time and trying to stay awake after reading until one or two in the morning. I am sure I would have finished in a day if it hadn't been for school.

I would absolutely encourage spending the money to buy this book. You will be pleasingly surprised by his new, fresh style, as well as his deep understanding for the realm of fantasy and his apparent love for writing.

But be warned, this story is addicting!

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Summary: Highly recommended for dedicated fantasy enthusiasts
Review: Eragon by science fiction and fantasy enthusiast Christopher Palini is a vigorously written high fantasy epic of Eragon, a young man armed with a mythic red sword, accompanied by a beautiful dragon companion named Saphira, and the recipient of Brom's old storyteller wisdom. Our hero is drawn into a complex, interwoven saga of a fantastic land with a cruel and ruthless king. Legacies etched in stars and dreams guide his steps in this enchanting adventure. Eragon is highly recommended for dedicated fantasy enthusiasts.

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Summary: Fantastic Fantasy Book
Review: If you are a lover of fantasy novels, then you'll love this book. Christopher Paolini did a wonderful job describing the surroundings and the people. Eragon was easy to follow, but exciting all the way to the end. Several twists and turns kept the story alive. I highly suggest you read this book.

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Summary: Eragon
Review: Rating Christopher Paolini's book Eragon on a scale of 1 to 5 isn't enough: I'd rate it 100! If nobody told me who wrote it, I'd guess it was Tolkien who wrote it. It's the best book I've ever read--better than Tokien.
Paolini has very imaginative names in the book and there is plenty of action. The action is more graphic than Tolkien's but not too graphic. Here is an example: "Shaking off the pain, he cleaved open an Urgal's skull, mixing brains with metal and bone."
The book Eragon takes place in a time before guns and in a time where some characters have magical powers. Eragon, the teenage main character, is seeking revenge over an injustice and sets out on a journey with a dragon and an old storyteller.
This is the first book in a trilogy written by an eighteen year old homeschool boy. He inspires me to keep working on stories I've started myself.
If you liked Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy or Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, you'll like Eragon.

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Summary: Eragon ranks up there with Lord of the Rings!
Review: As a fantasy buff for many years, I was curious as to what sort of work could be produced by a home-schooled 18-year-old. So, I ordered Christopher Paolini's Eragon.

Having watched the deterioration of the English language over the last 30 years, I certainly didn't expect to find what I found in this delicious, huge, and handsome book. In my twenties, I stayed up for two days reading The Lord of the Rings. In my late fifties, I found myself doing the same with Eragon...not once, but twice!

Eragon is articulate, engaging, and immediately involves the reader in really caring about the main characters, Eragon and Saphira the blue dragon. Some of the imagery is hauntingly beautiful, the story is face-paced enough to keep the pages turning long into the night, and, best of all, it leaves you hungering for more.

I am astounded that a story this captivating was conceived of and brought to fruition by a young man in his teens. Just the focus alone required to complete a work of this magnitude would daunt some of the staunchest writers. I can only say to Christopher, "Bang on that keyboard my boy! There's at least one aging, genteel Southern lady out here who can't wait to get her hands on Book Two of your planned trilogy. Bravo to you, and bravo to your parents who have nurtured what is a true gift!"

Donna Overall

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Summary: Eragon
Review: An excellent read. I was sceptical when I heard Christopher wrote this book between the ages of 15 and 18 but was very impressed. This kid has a real talent for story telling. Can't wait to the sequel.

Thanks Christopher

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Summary: A page turner
Review: One of the best reads I've had in a very long time. I've been waiting for years for something different, a book that takes me beyond the stock clichés of fantasy stories. This is it. Go Christopher Paolini! I know its hard to believe, but man, this young'un really has done it.

This book was a page turner from the moment I opened it. Paolini paints a vivid picture in a richly developed story and set of characters. It captured my imagination. Eragon is breathtaking in its scope. It's rare for me to remember much of a book after I'm done reading it, yet Eragon's storyline and characters get under your skin, and everything is so real.

This book ranks with Tad William's Otherland series, Tolkien's Middle Earth, Jordan's Wheel of Time, Brooks Shannara, Eddings's Belgariad and Malloreon, Feist's Krondor and Magician.

Buy it, steal it, rent it, borrow it. However you get it: READ IT!

Kala

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Summary: You won't want to put it down!
Review: I bought this book mainly because I like to support local artists, and I was curious because the author is so young. I didn't expect that I would not be able to put it down!! Harry Potter was a fun book, but I did not have to miss two days of work to stay home and read it. Eragon transported me to a different world, and I hated to leave it. This is one of those books you hate to finish!

If you are hesitant to spend 23 bucks on a paperback, all I can say is you won't regret it. Eragon is well worth it. I'm sure we will be hearing more from Christopher Paolini in the future, and I would not be surprised if this self- published first edition is a collector's item one day.

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Summary: Great Book!
Review: I loved this book and it kept me on the edge of my seat, reading long into the night (after I had been told to go to sleep repeatedly by my mom). The dragon, Saphira, is my favorite character. It's a great page turner and I recommend it to anybody who likes fantasy books.

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Summary: Cajoled to read Eragon by my 13-year-old daughter
Review: I was cajoled and forced to read Eragon by my... daughter. She found out about the book from a friend. Anytime I see teenagers with books, walking around with their copies of this book (held greedily), whispering and phoning their other friends about it, I knew that something was up and took notice.

My daughter fell in love with the characters and the story. She is enamored by the author who is also a teenager.

My daughter said to read the first three chapters. Under duress, and under her watchful eye, I began Eragon. It immediately sucked me into the story. I finished the book in three days time. I would have finished it quicker if not for my work.

I give Eragon two thumbs up!