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Summary: 5 STARS 100%!!!!!
Review: Eragon is by far perhaps one of the best and most riveting and interesting books i have ever read. My friend urged me to read it, and finally i took her advice and i am thrilled that i did.The characters and events are linked together in such a way that lulls the reader into the story, with such accurate descriptionws you feel as if you are actually in the story. The second i picked up this book, i was hooked and spent the entire day doing nothing, but sitting on the couch reading until i finished it.Some people have been complaining about Eragon being too closely related to lord of the rings, but i think these people are sorely mistaken. Yes, Eragon does have elves being tall and majestic and wise/powerful, and dwarfs being short and stout adn digging holes just like Lord Of the Rings, btu do you really think tolkein made up all of those things himself? No, im sure that Tolkein got influences for his book from other books written before him, so why are people assuming that eragon just copies from lord of the rings.
Here's a few examples of remarks made that i want to set straight
1. Eragon has nothing to do with Aragon, so forget that. If you replace the "E" in Eragon with a "D" you will spell Dragon. Very smart and creative.
2. Just because Arya and Arwen are elves and have dark colored hair does not make Arya a copy-cat of Arwen. It's like writing a book where the heroine's a blong girl who's smart, and having people say that you must be copying from Legally Blond. One word- REDICULOUS!!!!!!
3. za-rac and Urgals have nothing to do with the uruk-hai and black riders, they're very original and i don't see why people are comparing them.
4. I also don't understand why people are saying that Paolini copied from Mccaphrey. The animal connection theme has been done in hundreds/thousands of books since the beginning of time, and just because he chose a dragon to connect with the person doesn't mean he's copying. Also he's not copying when he says that dragons were identified by color. OMG how dare they be identified by color like everything else in life, red phone or blue phone, black cat or white cat, e.t.c. ( duh people).
5. My last comment is that just because the names of places are similar doesn't mean he's copying, he simply used names that were similar. There are so many names in the world that similarities dohappen, i don't see how we can penalize him for this. Chris Paolini did an amzing thing when he wrote this book, by introducing the world to a new series of fantasy. I am sorry that other people seem to be afraid of his potential as a writer and must degrade him by saying that he copied his whole book from other well-known works of writing. Why is it that when someone with amazing potential comes forth, people are always so determined to put them down? I don't know but i do know that this is one of the best books that i have ever read, and i would recommend it to anyone who loves fantasy and adventure. FANTASTIC JOB CHRIS PAOLINI.....I look forward to your next book.
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Summary: A good read
Review: What can I say about this book other than the fact it was utterly intresting? Other people might tell you that this book is nothing more than a hodgepodge of Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and star wars, which is true. But Eragon is a classic, mixing the world of science-fiction and fantasy. Yes, things are borrowed and repeated (e.g Brom is to Gandalf, as Eragon is to Aragon). Yes, there is more telling than showing in description. However, I was engrossed for weeks on end, my mind consumed with Paolini's fantastic world. This, I believe, would appeal more to pre-teens and younger adolescents than any other age group. Saphira, his dragon, was the most amusing out of all of them. Despite the fact that I truly enjoyed it, I wish Paolini would show his characters carry out his actions, instead of telling them. I think that if you appreciated Lord of the Rings, and you don't mind fragments of it in Eragon, it'll captivate you.
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Summary: Good story
Review: I think this is a good book with a good story. I find myself interested in the characters and want to read the next in the series. The reason it gets 3 stars is because as lots have said before me, some ideas are taken a little too closely from already established fantasy novels, the emotional lives of the characters could be a little deeper and some of the action is anti-climactic. But it is a good refreshing, light read. It's also good to think of this book as a young person's story. in that light it's fantastic and good for any young person to read... (...)
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Summary: Great Book
Review: This is a great book. I will not listen to anyone bashing this book unless they have written one themselves. So what if the name 'Eragon' is similar to 'Aragorn' of Lord of the Rings, people in the real world have similar names too:Zac-Zack. This is a good book that envolves dragons, magic, elves, and dwarves so what show me a fantasy book that doesn't. But Christopher brought a new life to all of these characters. This is a great book and i have yet to read a better one.
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Summary: Best Book Since Harry Potter
Review: This book was absolutely fabulous... I would recommend it to everyone... i was totally engrossed in this book when i first started reading... im even more impressed to find out that the writer started it when he was 15... To all those who wish they could live with the dragons and have action-packed adventures i would recommend this book. turst me you will get all that and more..
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Summary: Just Read IT!!!!!
Review: This was such a fun read! Once you start reading it only gets better form there. Some of the people who have written a review compare this book the Lord of the Rings but that's like comparing To Kill a Mocking Bird to A Time to Kill. Elves and fairies weren't just created of when Lord of the Rings came out.
Had I listened to some of the people who wrote bad reviews and decide not to read Eragon I would have missed out on one of the best reads of this year. MY POINT: Just read the book with an open mind and you'll enjoy it!
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Summary: Eragon is absolutely wonderful
Review: It is so hard to believe that this is the first book for Paolini and he is also so young. This is a must read for anyone interested in Fantasy. He is truly a master at knitting a story line and keeping his readers interested and entertained. This is one of those books that you hated for it to end, the redeeming part is that there will be another book in the series, hopefully soon!
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Summary: Superb!
Review: I was totally impressed by this book. You can tell the author sat down and really thought out his characters,the plot and the structure. The descriptions are awesome; it made me feel like I was actually seeing and hearing what was going on. The action is such that I could hardly put the book down! I strongly reccomend this book for anyone. You will not be disappointed.
I am not twelve!
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Summary: though not completely original, truly excellent!
Review: I found this book to be wonderful. While the prescence of Tolkien was highly apparent, I don't think it did any harm whatsoever. Even though I was iffy about the price, I am most definitely glad I decided to spend my money. Eragon is a must have and more importantly, a MUST read. Brillaint! Bravo Mr. Paolini!!!
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Summary: A Rare Gem of Fantasy!
Review: I found Christopher Paolinis book "Eragon" one of more most enjoyable books I have read in a long time. My sister and I each purchased the book for a long boring trip and we both couldn't put it down! This is coming from a 46 year old and a 44 year old. We both read a lot (my sister is a school teacher), and this particular book had all the ingredients to capture the imagination and leave you yearning for more. I can't tell you how refreshing this book was not to have sex, filthy words or a plot that gets too dark. Does Paolini show shades of "Lord of the Rings" in his story line? I didn't notice...or care!! What I do care about is that Christopher Paolini is gifted and shows maturity and class beyond many of our popular writers. Let the adventure continue...I will be standing in line for the next book!
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