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Eragon, Eldest & Brisingr (Inheritance #1-3)
WITH THE HIGHLY anticipated publication of Book Three in the Inheritance cycle, the hardcover editions of all three books will be available in a handsome boxed set!
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September 20th 2008
by Knopf Books for Young Readers
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I am a writer or rather i was a short story writer when i was in high school the second i picked up this book and others like ti i decided i wanted to do what the author of this book did. the inheritance trilogy is majestic and very well done. the story is easy to follow and good for ages seven and up. the first book Eragon is a great beginning of trials and decisions to overcome to make the main charichter eragon into what the story needs a good friend and good hero class charichter. he does ...more
When I read that Inheritance was coming out I decided to reread the series and found, on this second read through, that, while I still like them, I was not nearly so impressed as I had been the first time. Perhaps I took more time the first time around, or perhaps I have just been reading too much Robert Jordan in the mean time, but I feel like the books move way too fast in terms of character making. We spend so much time debating proper course of action etc., but not a whole lot happens in t...more
Eldest is a great book, but if you want to read it you have to read Eragon first. Eldest is the sequel to the book Eragon and is a great book if you’re into dragons and science fiction. The third book to the sequel comes out in September. I loved this book and I think you will too.
The main character of the book is Eragon. He is a young farm boy that finds a dragon egg and realizes that his duty is to defeat the king of his kingdom and make sure that his kingdom and all the villages are ba...more
The main character of the book is Eragon. He is a young farm boy that finds a dragon egg and realizes that his duty is to defeat the king of his kingdom and make sure that his kingdom and all the villages are ba...more
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This is most definitely the very best book series I have ever read (and I've read a lot of books). As soon as I started reading the first book, the series shot up to my top favorite book, and no book has ever come close to competing with this series. Paolini, although younger than most authors, paints a perfect picture of whatever is going on at that time in the story. In fact, these books are what inspired me to begin the first book I plan to get published one day. Although my book's plot h...more
Eragon. Eragon. Eragon. Where do I start?
Having heard so much from the creative community at how [unprintable] [unprintable] piece of [unprintable] had made its way to the bestseller list (though it is clearly unwise to trust these dubious lists in their entirety), and their evident contrast to my brother's opinion, I warily picked up Eragon and resolved to give it as fair as a read as possible.
With that, I have just finished Brisingr, and though the entire cycle is incomplete, I will still atte...more
Having heard so much from the creative community at how [unprintable] [unprintable] piece of [unprintable] had made its way to the bestseller list (though it is clearly unwise to trust these dubious lists in their entirety), and their evident contrast to my brother's opinion, I warily picked up Eragon and resolved to give it as fair as a read as possible.
With that, I have just finished Brisingr, and though the entire cycle is incomplete, I will still atte...more
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I have to give it to Christopher Paolini. At the age of 19, barely a year younger than I was at the time, he became a New York Times bestselling author with the first book in the Inheritance Cycle, Eragon. The book spun off a movie (which was sub par in my opinion) and a video game (that I’ve heard is atrocious). Despite the quality of the movie and the game, the books are actually quite good. While you won’t find anything too terribly original (some have even mocked it, calling it Star Wars...more
It's been a few years since I read these books (since Brisingr came out), and in the intervening time I've heard many disparaging comments made about them. Having liked the books, I was none the less somewhat influenced by this negativity, I started to wonder if there was something I had missed, or if my opinion was being unwittingly elevated by the influence of hindsight. However, I was already planning to read the series again preceding the release of the final installment, and was gratified...more
[Brisingr:]
This book has been keeping me occupied pretty well over va-k! The story is pretty creative with all the events, and well there's a lot to say about the characters and magic (good and bad...I think some things are unrealistic, but some are interesting), especially about the problem Eragon has with deciding when it's right or wrong to kill someone.
In my opinion, the author tends to put in tons of detail (and a big vocabulary) in some parts of the book; some of the char...more
This book has been keeping me occupied pretty well over va-k! The story is pretty creative with all the events, and well there's a lot to say about the characters and magic (good and bad...I think some things are unrealistic, but some are interesting), especially about the problem Eragon has with deciding when it's right or wrong to kill someone.
In my opinion, the author tends to put in tons of detail (and a big vocabulary) in some parts of the book; some of the char...more
Ive read all three book in this series and i think i would rate them all about a 3 1/2 (if it were possible). I like the books alot because im very much so a fan of fantasy books and action/adventure! The only reason it wouldn't get a 4 or 5 was because the whole idea of the books has some very similar qualities to books in the same categorie. Im not one to get too critial of something like that so i still enjoyed them.
Also the only other thing i didn't like was the lack of any roma...more
Also the only other thing i didn't like was the lack of any roma...more
These books have a great storyline and plot. The pacing is slow and I felt like I had to drudge through a lot of unnecessary descriptions. The author is young and is notorious for taking a long time to write his books. Now I have to wait for the fourth one. When I began reading these, I was under the impression it was a trilogy. When I was close to the end of the third book I asked my daughter how the author was going to wrap everything up in just a few more chapters. That is when she informed m...more
Eragon was a regular boy living in a town called Carvahall, in a mysterious land named Alagaësia. Eragon lived on a farm with his Uncle Garrow, and his brother, Roran. One day, when Eragon is hunting in the spine, he finds a mysterious blue colored stone which he hopes to appraise at market for a high value. Instead, the stone cracks, and out comes a baby dragon. Eragon touches the dragon, and instantly they become bonded together. Eragon names the dragon Saphira. Consequently, Eragon is d...more
this serries was by far my favourite of all times and I want the popularity and love for these books to spread like wild fire.
Christopher Paolini is a genious....
Throut his books in this series he managed to make me feel everything from exuberance to dread to hate, despise, joy, love, wonder....etc. every emotion you can imagin this authour brought fully into play with this series.
If you choose to read this series I suggest that:
you start with Eragon th...more
Christopher Paolini is a genious....
Throut his books in this series he managed to make me feel everything from exuberance to dread to hate, despise, joy, love, wonder....etc. every emotion you can imagin this authour brought fully into play with this series.
If you choose to read this series I suggest that:
you start with Eragon th...more
I think that it is amazing that this kid was so young when he started writing these...and his vocabulary is far beyond mine. In my never ending search for boy young adult books I would highly recommend this but beware of reading level.
I was so upset that Brisingr wasn't the end like it was supposed to. My mom was going to have this sent to me and then I was supposed to bring it to her when we went to England...well it came to their flat in England...I had so much anticipation in fi...more
I was so upset that Brisingr wasn't the end like it was supposed to. My mom was going to have this sent to me and then I was supposed to bring it to her when we went to England...well it came to their flat in England...I had so much anticipation in fi...more
Of course he's not Tolkien. Sheesh. Reviews that stink of jealousy regarding the age of the author miss the point,- every fantasy series borrows elements and vocabulary from others- an incestuous relationship carefully overlooked in royalty or writing if the results are satisfactory. Rereading the series, I must admit the first book is not very well written. The style has a kind of spareness of a ballad fleshed out, or a careful outline filled in. The books move along, fill quickly, and if one i...more
Ok, I only read the first book didn't finish the second. It got better. But the first book was like,"Hey what if I put Star Wars in blender with every other popular fiction add some maple syrup because it's not sappy enough and make a great movie. I give it a two because honestly I saw the movie first and after that the book was dynamite!
He had some good images of the world that weren't even attempted in the film and I actually almost liked the protagonist at the end of the novel so t...more
He had some good images of the world that weren't even attempted in the film and I actually almost liked the protagonist at the end of the novel so t...more
My impression is that though the story got better as the series progressed, the writing got worse. Paolini's prose and dialog seemed effective in Eragon, but by the end of Brisngr I was actually laughing at the corny dialog (when I shouldn't have been) and wishing that he had a better grasp of what was truly important to spend time with in the story. On the other hand, the originality of the story seemed to improve as Paolini got deeper into his tale. A better editor and some holding back of his...more
When I first read Eragon, it was not difficult to see that his influences were the likes of J R R Tolkien and Star Wars but before long, the 15 year old writer (at that time) had settled into his own and was producing both a style and a prose that was all his own. Christopher Paolini had for me, created a unique world full of colour and wonderment with well rounded characters and a plot with depth, keeping me on the edge of my seat wanting more and more and more. Eldest and Brisingr that follow...more
I've read Eragon and Eldest. They are very derivative, but as someone said in another context, "We stand on the shoulders of giants." I did enjoy Eldest more because Paolini delves deeper in his description of elven culture than I think Tolkien did, and the elves are my favorite of the inhabitants of the worlds in both series. I have alsways found it difficult to read anything in imitation of Tolkien, because so few come up to his level. I tried the Sword of Shannara series by Terry Br...more
This cycle of books is quite impressive, given that the author was only fifteen years old when he started to write it. Similar to other fairy-tale epics involving elves, dragons, and other mystical creatures, the Inheritance cycle follows Eragon and his dragon Saphira through their trials of learning magic and sword fighting and how to be a leader to defeat an evil dictator king. As a writer, I was thoroughly astounded at Paolini's ability to create not just one, but three different languages to...more
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These books have been in my library for years and finally I decided to read them. Although I skipped a lot of the gore and just skimmed many of the battles, I quite enjoyed the stories and am looking forward to the last book which is coming out soon. It will be interesting to find out what Eregon decides about religion, who his final love will be and what purpose he and Saphira find for their future. Even though my 13 year old grandson has read these books I would carefully talk to him about ...more
Odkaz Dračích jezdců, jedna z mých nejoblíbennějších sérií. Napínavé, čtivé knihy, plné magický okamžiků. Jistě, není to tak originální a dokonalé, ale co dneska je originální? Jde vidět, že se Paolini dost inspiroval jinými autory, např. Tolkienem, ale není to Pán Prstenů, je to prostě Eragon, pojal to po svém a mě se to líbí... Nedočkavě vyhlížím čtvrtý díl, kterým se celý příběh uzavře a to, jak to nakonec dopadne s Murtaghem.
A stejně jako Safira říkám: "Všechno bude dobré, m...more
A stejně jako Safira říkám: "Všechno bude dobré, m...more
From the moment Eragon leaves Carvahall the book is a non stop roller coaster one I never wanted to end. I have been checking more and more often for the last book of the trilogy as I have so many burning questions that need answers. This book has a spectacular story, amazing writing just enough details and so rich in imagination is begs for you to "just read one more chapter" before you start your term paper or before bed when its already 4am and you have school the next day. Paolini ...more
I haven't read them in a long while, but this trilogy was what started my passion for reading and writing stories!
Eragon was a brilliant start and Eldest is definitely my favourite! I loved his time spent in the Elven forest and the transformation, it was all just so magical! Love it, Love it, Love it! <33333
Brisinger disappointingly enough, theres not really much I can remember from it. When the book cam out I lugged it around with school with me for weeks, but I don't remember fin...more
Eragon was a brilliant start and Eldest is definitely my favourite! I loved his time spent in the Elven forest and the transformation, it was all just so magical! Love it, Love it, Love it! <33333
Brisinger disappointingly enough, theres not really much I can remember from it. When the book cam out I lugged it around with school with me for weeks, but I don't remember fin...more
Loved the first two (esp the 1st). The 3rd got bogged down with WAY too much battle details. Plus it was supposed to be the end and so when I got to the last couple of chapters, after having plodded through so much battle info, and realized that there was going to be another book, I was really irritated. I expected the satisfaction that comes with the end of a series where all the "happily ever afters" occur for all the characters that you have grown to love. And so I'm waiting ......more
I'm just getting started on these, but it's been good so far. I've got all three on audio if anyone's interested in borrowing.
The detail about trading and medieval life was really fascinating and the main story line itself has been good so far.
It's been much better than the movie, but aren't the books always better than the movies?
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Update: Just finished the third book. Wow, this is an...more
The detail about trading and medieval life was really fascinating and the main story line itself has been good so far.
It's been much better than the movie, but aren't the books always better than the movies?
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Update: Just finished the third book. Wow, this is an...more
Eldest
Eldest is a great book, but if you want to read it you have to read Eragon first. Eldest is the sequel to the book Eragon and is a great book if you’re into dragons and science fiction. The third book to the sequel comes out in September. I loved this book and I think you will too.
The main character of the book is Eragon. He is a young farm boy that finds a dragon egg and realizes that his duty is to defeat the king of his kingdom and make sure that his kingdom and all t...more
When I read Eragon I thought it was fantastic, but oddly I couldn't get myself past the first chapter of Eldest until I forced myself to continue reading it months after I bought it. Once I got through it though, again, it left me breathless. Brisingr too was an A-MAZING read, and gave me trouble setting it down at all!
(I will admit I was impatient to get to hear about Roran - He becomes what I imagined a true battle hero should be represented as! <3)
(I will admit I was impatient to get to hear about Roran - He becomes what I imagined a true battle hero should be represented as! <3)
Just when I almost gave up on reading this series brought me back. First I saw my good friend reading it so I asked how it was. he said "AMAZING!"... ok maybe he didn't but that doesn't change the fact that this is a good read for anyone with an open mind to fantasy. Some chapters were a bit of a bore but that made me wanna read it more because I was curious to how it would end. Great book. One that should be a part of everyones bookshelf.
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Christopher Paolini was raised in the Paradise Valley, Montana area. His family members include his parents, Kenneth Paolini and Talita Hodgkinson, and his sister, Angela Paolini. Home schooled for the duration of his education, Paolini graduated from high school at the age of 15 through a set of accredited correspondence courses from American School of Correspondence in Lansing, Illinois. Followi...more
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