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camping4life's review against another edition
I have two copies
Hardback - 1 no dust jacket
Paperback - 1
Hardback - 1 no dust jacket
Paperback - 1
liamsean98's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
malacath816's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
cmykait's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
shaniaandrws06's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
kotareadsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
A bit slow at times but an interesting story. A lot of characters and entities at play.
ashley_eliza's review against another edition
5.0
This is a solid 4.5 star book! Eragon is a classic “inciting incident of the hero’s journey” book. In it, Eragon discovers Saphira’s egg, raises her, and is thrust into a wondrous world of adventure full of battles, escapes, and harrowing travels.
Now, these said travels did injure the pacing a bit. Paolini was able to use Eragon’s journeys with Brom and Murtagh as opportunities for world building, but it did cause the book to drag at times. However, the author’s writing style was interesting enough to keep me from putting the book down during these slight lulls in the narrative.
Overall a fantastic book. Great world building, well-rounded characters, and a fantastical plot make this a book I can see myself reading to my future children one day.
Now, these said travels did injure the pacing a bit. Paolini was able to use Eragon’s journeys with Brom and Murtagh as opportunities for world building, but it did cause the book to drag at times. However, the author’s writing style was interesting enough to keep me from putting the book down during these slight lulls in the narrative.
Overall a fantastic book. Great world building, well-rounded characters, and a fantastical plot make this a book I can see myself reading to my future children one day.
barb10067's review against another edition
Fabulous book, read it in 2 days! Ready to start Eldest, the second book
calliescoffeecafe's review against another edition
4.0
Eragon is a farm boy who has been raised by his uncle after his mother dropped him off and left, never to return. While hunting in a nearby dangerous mountain range, a giant stone appeared as if from no where.
Although he tries to sell it, he finds that no one is willing to purchase it regardless of its beauty. He takes it home and is surprised when the stone… hatches…. A dragon. A dragon has chosen him and although there are no Dragon Riders alive, he knows his life has changed.
The Ra’zac appear and hunt everyone connected with the egg including his uncle. When his uncle has been murdered, Eragon vows revenge and pursues them on his Dragon, Sephira, with a local bard named Brom.
As the days go on, Eragon learns that Brom isn’t a simple Bard. Brom starts training Eragon in the sword, in combat, and in magic. Their only hope is to reach the Varden, and fight the Empire and their army of Urgals.
It’s a teen fantasy fiction - written by a teen- and sometimes the word choices and dialogue betray that. But it is well written and a good read!
“What is the worth of anything we do? The worth is in the act. You worth halts when you surrender the will to change and experience life. But options are before you; choose one and dedicate yourself to it. The deeds will give you new hope and purpose.”
“Find peace in where and what you are. People often know what must be done. All you need to do is show them the way—that is wisdom.”
Although he tries to sell it, he finds that no one is willing to purchase it regardless of its beauty. He takes it home and is surprised when the stone… hatches…. A dragon. A dragon has chosen him and although there are no Dragon Riders alive, he knows his life has changed.
The Ra’zac appear and hunt everyone connected with the egg including his uncle. When his uncle has been murdered, Eragon vows revenge and pursues them on his Dragon, Sephira, with a local bard named Brom.
As the days go on, Eragon learns that Brom isn’t a simple Bard. Brom starts training Eragon in the sword, in combat, and in magic. Their only hope is to reach the Varden, and fight the Empire and their army of Urgals.
It’s a teen fantasy fiction - written by a teen- and sometimes the word choices and dialogue betray that. But it is well written and a good read!
“What is the worth of anything we do? The worth is in the act. You worth halts when you surrender the will to change and experience life. But options are before you; choose one and dedicate yourself to it. The deeds will give you new hope and purpose.”
“Find peace in where and what you are. People often know what must be done. All you need to do is show them the way—that is wisdom.”