This is a book that follows every rule of fantasy writing. It is a very technically crafted novel hat very carefully explores and exploits the million and one little quirks of fiction writing that can be turned to ones advantage. Christopher Paolini adds this in depth knowledge of the fiction writing world to his fair but influenced imagination to produce this peice of work that people enjoy for that very reason. Personally I would say that it is worth reading but possibly not buying- it doesn't have the amount of feeling that I could have wished for.... Show more
originally posted on Fishpond.com.au
think it's pretty impressive that the author wrote it at such a young age too. There's a lot of imagination here, but at times, I felt like Paolini was trying to be a Tolkein, and just adding a dragon into the mix. I think maybe a adult kid like 8 years old that love fantasy very be like it... Show more
melanie.a
originally posted on influenster.com
This is 100% my favorite book I will read this book to my SO and children, no doubt about that However, this book is hard to get through The author took the phrase “show don’t tell” very seriously, and over-showed everything to the point where it gets difficult to keep track of whats going on. Still my favorite book with on of the most filling plots... Show more
rowan.t
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A Great Fantasy Book!
This is an excellent book! It is the first in the Inheritance Trilogy. It is about a boy, Eragon, who finds a dragon egg. After the egg hatches he raises the dragon and names her Saphira. Soon though, his home is destroyed and his uncle is killed by the evil Razac who are in search of the dragon egg. He then leaves on a journey full of adventure and danger where he learns of his new abilities as a dragon rider and what is really going on in his land of Alagasia. I loved this book, I couldnt put it down. I kept wanting to know what would happen next!... Show more
medievalmatters
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An excellent read for all ages!
An excellent read for all ages! Although it is very much like the lord of the rings, it is still a great story. I can't believe it was written by a 15 year old, it is amazing! All bookshelves should have at least one book by Christopher Paolini's Inheritance series!... Show more
londondublin
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Good quality for a pre-owned book, thank you much!
Good quality for a pre-owned book, thank you much!... Show more
amethyst4653
originally posted on ebay.com
great book
Eragon Plot summary The 15 year old resident of Carvahall, Eragon, starts the book by finding a strange blue stone while traversing The Spine, a mountainous area outside his home. The world in which this novel takes place is known as Alagasia, under the control of Galbatorix, a fallen Dragon Rider, now evil. These dragon riders used to be the peace keepers of the world, but when his dragon died, Galbatorix went mad and killed his fellow riders. Eragons blue stone hatches eventually and from it emerges a dragon. Because of the rarity of the birth (dragons are supposed to be extinct), Eragon keeps his find secret and raises his dragon away from prying eyes, until two dark Razac enter the town looking for the stone.The dragon, named Saphira, leaves the town with Eragon ... MoreEragon Plot summary The 15 year old resident of Carvahall, Eragon, starts the book by finding a strange blue stone while traversing The Spine, a mountainous area outside his home. The world in which this novel takes place is known as Alagasia, under the control of Galbatorix, a fallen Dragon Rider, now evil. These dragon riders used to be the peace keepers of the world, but when his dragon died, Galbatorix went mad and killed his fellow riders. Eragons blue stone hatches eventually and from it emerges a dragon. Because of the rarity of the birth (dragons are supposed to be extinct), Eragon keeps his find secret and raises his dragon away from prying eyes, until two dark Razac enter the town looking for the stone.The dragon, named Saphira, leaves the town with Eragon to hide in the forest. While Eragon is away, the Razac kill Eragons Uncle Garrow and burn his house down. In response, Eragon declares himself a new Dragon Rider in the vain of those past, the peace keepers, before Galbatorix betrayed them. Eragon takes with him on his journeys Brom, a weaver of stories from his town with knowledge on everything Eragon needs to protect himself and defeat the Razac. The three finally reach the town of Teirm where Brom learns that the Razac are in Helgrind, the four-peaked mountain near the city of Dras-Leona. The three travel there and are lured into a trap set by the Razac, failing to find the revenge that Eragon so desparately seeks. Rescued by Murtagh, an unknown stranger, Eragon and Saphira survive, but his mentor Bram is hurt and soon dies. He reveals before his death though that he was once a Dragon Rider, betrayed by Gaslbatorix like the others, his dragon murdered. After Galbatorixs coup, Brom became a member of Varden, and sniped the unhatched egg that Eragon eventually found, Saphiras blue stone. Along with Murtagh, Eragon and Saphira set out to find Varden to help them. Along their journey, Eragon begins to have odd dreams of a mysterious female elf in trouble. When Eragon is captured, he finally meets her, both of them imprisoned together. Murtagh and Saphira strike the prison though and manage to resuce both Eragon and the elf. During the rescue, the three encounter Shade, a horrible creature that should not be awake. The revalation of such a horrible creature loose upon the world causes the three to assume that Galbatorix is in league with darker forces yet. On the way to the Varden, Eragon must deal with an immense influx of foes and dangers, including an army of Urgals chasing them all the way there. The Vardens fortress, located in the depths of the Beor Mountains, is host to groups of dwarves, elves, and Varden, who are in league, having sent Saphiras egg to The Spine where Eragon found it. Given a short rest, the three along with the Varden and their allies must prepare for the arrival of the Urgal as the approach the mountain. They learn for sure that Galbatorix is in league with the dark forces from a stolen messenge and soon they are in a battle with the Urgal. During the battle, the Urgals are close to defeating the Varden until Eragon defeats the Shade they encountered earlier. However, the battle with the Shade leaves him horribly disfigured and in pain. When the battle ends, closing the first chapter in the Inheritance trilogy, Eragon is preparing to go study with the elves.... Show more
issysplace
originally posted on ebay.com
Incredible deal on a fantastic book!
This book is in fantastic condition! There were a few scratches on the cover which were nearly invisible except under certain lighting so I can hardly tell theyre there most of the time. Most of the listings I see for the self published version of this book go for several hundred bucks so this was a STEAL at $150, especially for the condition its in. Huge fan, 10/10... Show more
pech.hann
originally posted on ebay.com
Love it!
I LOVE the Eragon titles. Such an immersive world! And this version of the book is amazing! Nothing has changed story wise, but the book feels really good. A really nice hefty hardcover! And it look amazing on a shelf too!... Show more
jackyjester
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