Eldest by Christopher Paolini

681 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

New magic and new threats take flight in the second book of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 35 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. Darkness fa...

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Moods

adventurous 99%
emotional 37%
tense 33%
mysterious 31%
dark 19%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
challenging 13%
reflective 10%
funny 7%
sad 7%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 38%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 25% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.78

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