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Summary: A diamond
Review: The students in my class brought Eragon to my attention. I teach upper-level undergraduate literature classes. It is rare that I hear about books other than the ones in the syllabus. The students are busy with their class assignments and required reading. It is gratifying that they desire to read outside of class. One young woman in my class, Anne, acquired Eragon from her sister in Seattle. Anne read Eragon non-stop two months ago and was effusive in her praise for the plot, characters, and the dragon eye on the book's cover. Anne recommended Eragon to three students in my class who belong to the Society for Creative Anachronism. They are unusual characters. I need say no more. When these three completed Eragon, they talked it up to the rest of my class, which is comprised of 68 students. The syllabus for my classes are set at the beginning of the semester. I cannot change what the requirements for the class are. I saw something in my students that I have not seen in years, namely, strong emotion related to books, so I decided to offer, for those who were interested, a study group on Eragon led by me, not my teaching assistant, outside of class hours. I needed to read Eragon first. I do not read much popular fiction. I was pleasantly surprised, entertained, and enjoyed Eragon. It is a diamond amongst the formulaic novels that bookstores love to sell. The study group was offered on a voluntary basis; no extra credit was to be earned by attending. I was astonished to find 31 of my 68 students at the study group. We have met three times to discuss Eragon's plot structure, characters, character development, themes, archetypes, and continuity. We also compare and contrast Eragon with other similar books. I can heap nothing but praise for the young author of Eragon, Christopher Paolini. He has made my job easier by stimulating the minds and emotions of my students. I hope that they continue through the rest of their lives to find books like Eragon, books that fire the imagination. You have my thanks. Never in my twenty- two years in the university milieu, have I ever had students want to do anything outside of class, least of all, a non-credit study group for a non-required book, one that does not count toward their class grade. I will work Eragon into my required reading list next fall and make it part of my curriculum. Thank you, Christopher Paolini. You have made my job as a professor fun again. Karen Anderson
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Summary: Multi-level Fantasy Adventure
Review: Eragon's cover is "eye"-catching. From the first Map to the final message, one becomes engrossed in the complexity of the tale and it's presentation. BEWARE! Allot time for this book as one will be willing to forfeit food, sleep and work for what is developing next. When one reaches the last of this book, it will be a long, lonesome time until Book II, Eldest, is at hand. Eragon is for the young to the young-at-heart. I am so enthused that my husband used his short time from work to enjoy this tale and is eagerly awaiting Book II, Eldest.
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Summary: Cliche epic fantasy
Review: I'm not surprised a teenager wrote this book. The book was very cliche and the plot and characters have been seen in countless fantasy novels published before. The romance was weak the the danger so brooding as to be dull. Avoid this work.
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Summary: Eragon is my favorite book
Review: My dad bought me Eragon after Chris was at the South Hill Library in Spokane. I am 13. Eragon is my favorite book.
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Summary: verbose!
Review: This book is full of adverbs and adjectives and extremely verbose. Sounds amateurish. Lost my interest. Stick to established fantasy writers to get your money's worth from your reading.
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Summary: the newest WOW book
Review: This book is extremely well written. It easily compares to other fantasy books I've read (quite a substantial amount)!
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Summary: Stunning...
Review: I did not put the book down from start to um... page 342 but only because my parents badgered me into going to sleep. I would rank this fantasy with the likes of Tolkein, Jacques, and Pullman. To summarize I was very impressed and can not wait until mr. paolini visits my schhol in january. Also I can not wait for Eldest.
-Jack Haake-
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Summary: Eragon
Review: Eragon was a fantastic book! It gives extremely exact descriptions and the plot is very interesting. The author had created a language all of his own, and includes Norse mythology within the book. I am very glad I was able to read this book!
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Summary: Amazing Book
Review: I was recently given Eragon as a gift. All I can say is that Christopher Paolini is in the same league as David Gemmell and Dave Eddings. Truly great writting
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Summary: Our choice
Review: Eragon was picked at our reading club as the book of the month to read and report back on. All seven of us give Eragon our highest recommendation. The first tipoff that this was a different kind of book is the stunning cover art and the book cover design. Eragon stands heads and shoulders above all the "Me Too" fantasy book covers in the book racks. The Eye of Saphira called to us like a beacon on a lighthouse. It stood out from the other books with it's clean design. I should know. I am an industrial components package designer. Eragon breaks the mold of standard fantasy fare. Thank God! Paolini's storyline sneaks up on you. Before I knew it, at my first reading time, 200 pages were read. It was late, but the Eragon is refreshingly new tale of unsupecting heroes in the making. Read Eragon, you won't be sorry.
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