Eldest by Christopher Paolini

1016 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

After successfully evading an Urgals ambush, Eragon is adopted into the Ingeitum clan and sent to finish his training so he can further help the Varden in their struggle against the Empire.

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Moods

adventurous 99%
emotional 38%
tense 32%
mysterious 29%
dark 18%
inspiring 16%
challenging 15%
hopeful 14%
reflective 10%
funny 7%
sad 7%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 36%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 24% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.78

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