When Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the ,antle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands -
Eragon: Book One (The Inheritance cycle)
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There's always room for another fantasy quest trilogy--as long as it has distinction, originality and a cracking plot. Eragon has. This is the first book in Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Trilogy, which he began writing when aged only 15, is an amazing debut that demonstrates a written maturity beyond its creator's years. Any rough edges borne through inexperience are quickly forgiven as his story takes the reader on an imaginative journey by way of a host of likable and interesting characters and several breathtaking and dramatic sequences of high fantasy.
Eragon's adventure begins when he is out hunting one day in the mountainous region of his world known as the Spine. While eyeing-up a tasty deer with his bow, his aim is disturbed by a polished blue stone that explodes from the sky and narrowly misses him. The oval shaped object, cool and frictionless to his touch, weighs several pounds and it turns out to be his only reward from his day's hunting session. Returning to his home town Carvahall, Eragon's unsuccessful attempts to exchange the stone for meat for his family begins a run of bad luck that will eventually force him to flee his place of birth. This heralds the beginning of a new destiny for him.
The stone is in fact a dragon's egg and it hatches in Eragon's company--making him the first new Dragon Rider for many years. Suddenly, the fate of the Empire rests in his hands and he must navigate a dark and dangerous terrain, and some formidable enemies, to challenge the might of a king whose evil is limitless.
Despite its classic quest format there are enough new ideas and twists and turns to make it stand out among its legion of competitors in the genre. Eragon begins a bigger story that continues with the follow-up Eldest. Suitable for readers aged 12 and over. --John McLay
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"A compelling and action-filled adventure . . . A galloping good example of its genre" (Daily Telegraph)
"This book is an achievement. Readers will be transported" (The Sunday Times)
"A portrayal of true affection between boy and dragon - Paolini writes like someone gripped by his own story" (Guardian)
"A stirring fantasy of epic proportions" (The Bookseller)
"Christopher has created a complex and fascinating world in this first book of his Eragon trilogy . . . Filled with history, ancient tales, magic, magical creatures, and with a superbly crafted story "Eragon" is sure to delight many lovers of fantasy tales" (Through the Looking Glass 2006-08-01) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
"This book is an achievement. Readers will be transported" (The Sunday Times)
"A portrayal of true affection between boy and dragon - Paolini writes like someone gripped by his own story" (Guardian)
"A stirring fantasy of epic proportions" (The Bookseller)
"Christopher has created a complex and fascinating world in this first book of his Eragon trilogy . . . Filled with history, ancient tales, magic, magical creatures, and with a superbly crafted story "Eragon" is sure to delight many lovers of fantasy tales" (Through the Looking Glass 2006-08-01) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By "suzy_roo"
Format:Hardcover
Being a dragon lover myself, I saw this book in my local bookstore and just had to read it. Eragon transports you into a magical yet realistic world full of elves, monsters and, ofcourse, dragons. The book kept me utterly engulfed and, when it came to stop reading, left me wanting more. The fantastic and mystical world in which Paolini creates excites and enthrawls you and, once you're in, you really can not get out of it. Eragon covers a vast range of unfortunate and unlucky situations and are projected in such a way that you feel like you are sharing Eragon's worries yourself. The book is complicated but explains clearly the world of Alageasia, as Eragon is not the only person who is beginning to learn about it. I found this book a brilliant read and highly recomend it to fantasy, action, dragons(!) and adventure lovers of all ages. The book leaves you always yearning for your next read and the abrupt and sudden ending leaves you aching to get your claws on Eragon 2 and Eldest!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Linda
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Really loved this book and the others in the Inheritance cycle cannot wait for the next book. Couldn`t put the book down, now that I have finished the rest of them I am going back to this one again
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
First Thing i should say is that i dont read very often, Its only since i started latest job ive had enough time to settle down with a good book.
I will tell you this much though i picked this book up and couldnt put it down. The whole world seemed to stop just because the story was so compelling.
Eragon is a story of an ordinary boy who (for reasons unknown in this book) was left with his uncle and cousin on a farm. His whole life is then changed when he finds a shiny rock in the forboding area the spine, where many dont dare enter for its ominance with magic and death.
his whole life changes from that day and when the stone hatches he embarks on the journey of a life time to become the first of a new line of dragon riders who were thought extinct. Well all excepting King galbatorix.
The best thing about Eragon is he is imperfect. he makes mistakes constantly to the point at some points you feel like shouting get some sense boy! fortunately he has a number of people around him that help him survive each encounter. The truyth of the matter is that even though eragon is the main character and the story revovles around him the other characters are what makes this book flow so well and there stories entwined with his are what make the story interesting.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys fantasy books even though many have told me its a cheap version of lord of the rings, I disagree this feels alot easier to read and spends less time talking about the history that takes you away from the story and more entwines history into the story always leaving you with questions that keep you interested
I will tell you this much though i picked this book up and couldnt put it down. The whole world seemed to stop just because the story was so compelling.
Eragon is a story of an ordinary boy who (for reasons unknown in this book) was left with his uncle and cousin on a farm. His whole life is then changed when he finds a shiny rock in the forboding area the spine, where many dont dare enter for its ominance with magic and death.
his whole life changes from that day and when the stone hatches he embarks on the journey of a life time to become the first of a new line of dragon riders who were thought extinct. Well all excepting King galbatorix.
The best thing about Eragon is he is imperfect. he makes mistakes constantly to the point at some points you feel like shouting get some sense boy! fortunately he has a number of people around him that help him survive each encounter. The truyth of the matter is that even though eragon is the main character and the story revovles around him the other characters are what makes this book flow so well and there stories entwined with his are what make the story interesting.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys fantasy books even though many have told me its a cheap version of lord of the rings, I disagree this feels alot easier to read and spends less time talking about the history that takes you away from the story and more entwines history into the story always leaving you with questions that keep you interested
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By I. D. Miller
Format:Paperback
The story is about a teenage boy who adopts, or is adopted by, a new-born dragon, who form telepathic and magical powers between themselves. Together they fight against a dark empire, incorporating Elves, Dwarves and Urgals (Orcs). So not very original. Further there are some pretty obvious twists coming up in the next books (the role of the Twins, the relationship between Eragon and Murtagh).
However, its still rather good. I felt real empathy with the main characters and the plot. And it was written by a teenager! Not something I could have done at his age...or even now at the age of 47.
However, its still rather good. I felt real empathy with the main characters and the plot. And it was written by a teenager! Not something I could have done at his age...or even now at the age of 47.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Library Binding
God Bless Chris Paolini for this amazing book. Yes its that good. I first came across this book when i was wondering around WHSmith and i saw the front cover with a dragon on it. Being a 'dragon' fan i picked it up read the back, paid for it and started reading on the journey home. Chris' opening in the book is amazing combining amazement and confusion to keep the reader hooked enough to continue. The story has a suprising number of twists and turns which can only be a good thing. His description of the magical world of Alagaesia is superb. Eragon is a fantastic read and recomended to all fans of 'Lord Of the Rings'. Becareful though it can be hard to put down to the point where your mum shouts at you!
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26 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By Chrestomanci
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Format:Hardcover
This is a difficult book to review. However, I will try to make my comments as helpful and balanced as possible - fully aware that many may well disagree.
When I read that this book had been written by an Author aged fifteen (when he started), I approached it with enthusiasm - and an open mind. Surely, I thought, for it to get published, it must be way beyond the talents of most young writers. In many ways it is; I certainly cannot imagine many people of that age having the patience to write something of this length. So, five stars for effort!
However, I have not awarded this book five stars. Why? Well, although an excellent effort for one so young, it undoubtedly reads as the work of an immature writer with much still to learn ... and when I pay good money for a book, I would prefer not to be reading someone's apprenticeship material, no matter how valiant the attempt. There are countless other reviews all saying the same kind of thing and quoting specific examples of immature writing style - so I won't bother to do the same. I just genuinely wish I'd taken notice of them, instead of being lured by the marketing - and a nicely illustrated front cover.
Undoubtedly, this young man is a bookseller's/marketer's dream. In interviews he comes over as intelligent and engaging. And this is, at least partly, what is helping to sell what would otherwise be a rather amateurish and overlong book. At several stages whilst reading, I tried to analyze how it got as far as publication. Tightening Eragon by about a third could have worked wonders alone - but that would be just the beginning.... Read more ›
When I read that this book had been written by an Author aged fifteen (when he started), I approached it with enthusiasm - and an open mind. Surely, I thought, for it to get published, it must be way beyond the talents of most young writers. In many ways it is; I certainly cannot imagine many people of that age having the patience to write something of this length. So, five stars for effort!
However, I have not awarded this book five stars. Why? Well, although an excellent effort for one so young, it undoubtedly reads as the work of an immature writer with much still to learn ... and when I pay good money for a book, I would prefer not to be reading someone's apprenticeship material, no matter how valiant the attempt. There are countless other reviews all saying the same kind of thing and quoting specific examples of immature writing style - so I won't bother to do the same. I just genuinely wish I'd taken notice of them, instead of being lured by the marketing - and a nicely illustrated front cover.
Undoubtedly, this young man is a bookseller's/marketer's dream. In interviews he comes over as intelligent and engaging. And this is, at least partly, what is helping to sell what would otherwise be a rather amateurish and overlong book. At several stages whilst reading, I tried to analyze how it got as far as publication. Tightening Eragon by about a third could have worked wonders alone - but that would be just the beginning.... Read more ›
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an interesting story
Think this is a good book for anyone interested in fantasy. Similar in relation I believe to Lord Of The Rings trilogy. Elves, Dwarves and other unheard of before bad guys.
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Wonderful
I had watched the film years ago and thought that it was a pretty poor story.
The book however is a million times better!! I was captivated.
The book however is a million times better!! I was captivated.
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Not finished reading yet, a large book, but as of May 2013 I am thoroughly enjoying it. Interesting world created by the author action, from the beginning. A very good read. Read more
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eragon is a reslly gooc boom abour a boy who finds v dragon egg and adopts it and fights evil togadt hhh
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Great start to the series and the author has created a world full of depth and has taken fantasy lore in an interested direction, still don't know if I will read the next book but... Read more
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Erm... star wars anyone?
so just finished this right. was going through the plot in my head to recap when i realised the ridiculous plaguerism in characters... Read more
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amazing
Forget the film, read the book, I have read it at least 6 times and never tire of it. Paolini is a master.
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