I've just finished reading Eragon and now I'm moving on to read Eldest, and I gotta say, what a great book! It's a fantasy novel by Christopher Paolini about a young boy about 15 years old who finds a blue stone. It turns out to be a dragon inside and he and his dragon, Saphira, travel the world seeking revenge for the death of his family. The story unfolds as he forms alliances and enemies and travels to exotic locations. I'll not say anything else in case someone is only a little way into the book because I don't want to spoil anything.
So, has anyone read these two books and what is your opinion?
I absolutely loved those two books. After reading them, it made me anxious to read the next one coming in the trilogy and at the end of the last one, some shocking stuff came up. but I won't reveal that as you're not that far in the book yet. I really liked the authors other books as well, I can't remember them off the top of my head but it is a great series before the Eragon ones. It's not a precedent, but you get my point. I recommend everyone who loves to read fantasy and fiction stuff to read this series and stay into it. it's a great read and a good starter book if your just a being novelist-reader.
I read the two books, and they have to be on my top 5 list. Id tell you about the red dragon on the front, but thats..a spoiler. Ill tell you its shocking though... kinda surprised me, but I wouldnt say completely.
Oh yeah! There's a movie coming out for Eragon...you can read about it in the following link http://imdb.com/title/tt0449010/ I cant wait to see it. I mean, they probably totally killed the whole story, but I still want to see it.
I've read both, they're good books. Can you believe Paolini was 17 when he started Eragon? I'm waiting for the third book as well.. can't wait until it's finished.
You'll enjoy Eldest, it carries well throughout.
If you like these, I'd suggest reading the Amber Chronicals as well, it's a ten book fantasy series. Great read.
This post must be very old because C.P. Has already finished book 3 and will be releasing it on Sept. 20 2008 (in you.S.)...And he has announced a 4th book to finish the series...The 3rd title is Brisingr...And if you go to alagaesia.Com you can read a chapter from book 3... Now I don't know about everyone else that is a fan...But personally I cant wait for book 3 or 4 and to anyone that hasnt read the series...Don't hesitate...They are the best books I have ever read and definately worth the time to read...But I do agree with alot of the people that have seen the movie...It SUCKS!...They completely ruined the story with it...But thats why I don't like movies that copy someone elses work...They can never get it right
Well I have watched the movie... I did not really like it. They had a long intro, and then nothing much more happend! Maybe the book is better, but since I have seen the movie I can't see the point of doing that.
I will be honest. I was given the book as a present, because I expressed an interest in it, after giving it to someone else as a present the year previous. For whatever reason, I just never got time to start the book. I did however see the movie. I thought it was terrible... badly put together, immature and a product of, at least, partial plagiarism.
I found out the book was written when the author was 14... lost all interest in reading it, after I learned that.
My girlfriend's brother really really enjoyed it, but he is a teenager, and I'm definitely not. Maybe I can give it a chance at some point... but after the movie, I think it'd be hard.
I've watched the movie. i don't like it. People should know the difference between myth and fairy tale. Cinderella is a fairy tale, Eragon is a myth. Film makers should keep that in mind before they romanticize everything
Great books, waiting for the 3rd and final. The 2 books had everything, seriously. I was entertained for hours on end, reading, and i even re-read eragon. I finished Eldest a while back, and I'm waiting for the 3rd right now. No books like it, and its even been made into a movie. Christopher is an up and coming author and i expect to see more works from him. Although, the movie wasn't that good, skipped a lot of parts that were in the book. But, oh well
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Jul 27, 2008
I thought he was DEAD!
