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Summary: Great!
Review: What would you do if you found a stone, only to find that it was a dragon's egg? What would you do if you knew that finding this egg meant corruption or certain death? What would you do if the fate of the world was in your hands? These are the questions that young Eragon must face. Eragon is a simple young boy, living away from the village with his uncle and brother. They live happily, until one day, when hunting out in the Spine ("Cursed" mountains); a small stone crashes down from the sky. Eragon picks up the stone, thinking that it will pick up a hefty price with the merchants, but he is not aware that this stone would change his life and all of Alagaesia forever.
Eragon was one of the best books I've ever read. Each page always had just the right amount of story progression, leaving you thirsty for more. The characters Paolini made seemed real, as if the book was a biography of their lives. Every location was described so vividly, that you could easily draw it as if you were there. If I could bring only one book with me to a desert island, this would be it.
I would definitely recommend this book to any kind of reader. Whether you like fantasy books or not, you are sure to love Eragon.
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Summary: OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!
Review: For a 15 year old teenager to write this is truly outstanding. I applaud his efforts and am waiting for the sequel. I wish him the best of luck in the author's world, it being such a hard place to exist in.
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Summary: Don't take it so seriously
Review: I read over some of the negative reviews of this book and feel like those reviewers over-analyzed the book. Sure, if you're a hard core fantasy reader (I am not--though I do read some), you may find it blah. But take it for what it is--an enjoyable weekend read. Also, don't forget that the intended audience is children. After Harry Potter, maybe the expectation is that all such books should be just as much for adults as for kids. I cared about the characters, enjoyed the growing relationship between Eragon and Saphira, and had a tough time putting the book down. There is a sufficient amount of suspense (sure, some things are predictable such as the Arya's survival), but there are a lot of questions left unanswered. Some question of who can be trusted. Just read it, enjoy it and don't try to find too much in it. Sure, most of it may not be new, but it's been repackaged in a perfectly likable manner.
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Summary: The greatest fantasy RIPOFF OF ALL-TIME!
Review: Experience real fantasy and talent and pick up Tolkien, Rowling, Lewis, or even Jordan. Psst! If you want a really good reason why this book needs to be shamed, watch Star Wars: A New Hope and toss in a few Fellowship ripoffs too, and you will see Mr. Paolini's entire plot structure and even devices: Voila! You get Aragorn....er Eragon. The greatest fantasy RIPOFF OF ALL-TIME! But hey, the masses don't know the difference (heck they love it) and Mr. Paolini is laughing all the way to the bank.
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Summary: .^__^. An Awesome Book
Review: This book was very well written and I've read quite a wide variety of fantasy books. I'm also very picky about the books a read and if I don't like them I give them away or throw them away. With this book I had a hard time putting it down because I liked it so much. I'm keeping this book. I'm waiting unpatiently for Elder book 2 in the trilogy. I can't stand books that have too much detail because I fall asleep zzzzz. I think the author puts enough detail in the book perfectly (especially since it's in the kid section). A few of the other viewers say that this book "has been done" before, but don't all books remind someone else of another book they've read? It's the way the author tells the tale which counts and I think he did very well. You really can't go off of what I say though or what the other reviewers say, for many of us have different opinions. Just buy the book if it sounds good to you or if your not sure check it out at the library first to see if you like it. .^__^.
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Summary: Great, but done before
Review: This book will probably be a favorite for years to come. Although, as others have stated, it has taken ideas from other authors. First off, the dragons, and dragon riders, just like the Pern series. Then all the characters and races are pretty much taken from Tolkien's LOTR series. And the magic, its entire basis seems to come word for word from Ursula K. Leguin's Wizard of Earthsea series. Although she probably based it on ancient myth's and legends of our world. Anyway, it is really a great book, and i suggest you read it, and the other series i've mentioned it.
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Summary: GREAT READ!!
Review: This book is very good. dont listen to what some people say about how it was copied from the lord of the rings, becuse it isnt. this book has its own story and is a great read for all ages!
Overall this is a great book!! 11 out of 10 stars!
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Summary: I LOVE THIS BOOK!!
Review: When my friend told me about this book I wasnt quite sure about it but once I got it and read the first sentance I was hooked. i couldnt but it down and now my dad is reading it and loves it too. a great book for young aduls and adults alike. I cant wait for Eldest.
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Summary: Terrible
Review: This book is just bad. If you are an eleven year old kid who's never experienced what true fantasy literature has to offer, I highly recommend it. You've got to start at the bottom after all ;-) Reading this will make discovering the true masters of the genre that much more delightful. My suggestion--don't waste money on the hardcover if you bother to pick it up at all.
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Summary: My Favorite, Of All Time
Review: I think that this book is wonderful. The mixture of fansasy and a little truth made this book irresistable to me. I think that it is imaginative, and made me almost believe this wonderful story. I have read many books, but I love this one above the others and can't wait for the second!
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