Eldest by Christopher Paolini

Eldest

The Inheritance Cycle #2

Christopher Paolini

679 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

Now in paperback--the #1 New York Times bestselling second volume in the Inheritance trilogy follows Eragon as he and Ellesmera travel to the land of the elves for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider.

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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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