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Summary: tired and done before
Review: Sorry kid, but its obvious which authors you read and that you're just a kid! The dragon is cool, but this book is so much of Anne McCaffrey's work that its ridiculous. It amazes me that he was able to publish this, with all the similarities to her work. The dragon hatches and Impresses on a boy, knows her own name, and communicates with only him (maybe someone else if she feels they are important enough) through telepathy. Sound familar? Also, as mentioned numerous times, there is the incredible parallels to Tolkien. They even talk about wizards duels, which is very Potter-ish. I understand that it is difficult to write an interesting novel, and this isn't bad for a first shot, but it is not something that should have been inflicted on younger readers, or those who haven't read decent fantasy fiction before. I will read the next book, maybe he has improved in his writing and the next one will be a real book, with original ideas and such. To be fair, he did come up with an original idea though; the dragon would sit in her egg until the person she was destined for came along. that was kind of cool. not cool enouhg to carry a whole novel, but a good start. Read McCaffrey, Rawn, Tolkein, or Rowling before this. Pretty map in the front cover though...
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Summary: A Contagious Read
Review: If anything, this book could easily be described as impressive. Just the right amount of familiar fantasy framework, making characters easy to identify with, and original ideas of magic and racial nuances, that keeps the book fresh. This makes for a great read from young adults on up.
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Summary: The Best Book Ever!!
Review: Eragon, By Christopher Paolini, is an outstanding book. You can never skip a page, for fear that a crucial link will be found. This book is a riveting novel. The description is so complete that you feel you are really there. Very hard to believe the author was only 15.
Eragon is the first part in a series of books that tell the story of Eragon, a young boy who discovers a blue stone that is actually a dragon egg. Soon, the egg hatches. Eragon soon names her Saphira. Together, with an old storyteller, they embark on a quest to avenge his uncle's death. On the way, Eragon discovers his power within.
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Summary: AMAZING!!!
Review: This book is the best ! I have never read a book that had al kinds of twists and turns. I had too keep myself from going ahead of where i actually was. It has adventure, and thrills, and dragons. It's the best. take my word for it. The only thing i am waiting for now is the second one, called Eldest. I can't wait. I'll be the happiest person ever.
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Summary: So so
Review: Eragon alternates between moments of brilliance and moments of downright awkwardness. It pales in comparison to Harry Potter, King Fortis the Brave, The Hobbit and scores of other truly outstanding young adult books that are out there, but if you've read all the great ones and are looking for a mediocre book to kill a few hours look no further.
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Summary: Amazed....
Review: When I saw this book at Borders the other day, I picked it up, not knowing what I had found. After bringing it home, I had to endure days of waiting while my older siblings read this book first. Finally, I had my chance. I began to read, and after a while, I just couldn't tear myself away.
When Eragon finds a beautiful, shiny stone in the forest, he thinks that the best it could do is make some money when the traders come to town. But soon, he finds out that his precious stone is wanted all over the Empire. When this stone "hatches", an exquistite dragon emerges. Eragon's fate is now sealed as he is swallowed up in a world of mystery, adventure and magic.
I enjoyed this book very much, as the plot was so developed, and the description and everything that is written was music to my ears.
I recommend this book to fans of Harry Potter, as I noticed it was the same writing quality, if not better than Harry Potter.I also recommend this book to lovers of fantasy, and people who just want to get away from all those diet books for a change.
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Summary: Eragon was the best!!!!!!!
Review: This book shows true potental and I hope the othertwo come out just as good.I f you like books about dragons, magic, and war this is the best book for the money. i LOVED THE BOOK AND i HOPE YOU WILL TO!!!
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Summary: The best fantasy book in 2003...
Review: Christopher Paolini is the new Prince of the Fantasy. This book is great, excellently written and very, very interesting, a true rival to classics such as Brooks'Shannara series or Eddings' Belgariad.
Congratulations to Mr. Paolini.
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Summary: Trying not to claw my eyes out
Review: How people could get through the first two paragraphs is beyond me. If I want to read badly written prose that badly, I'll go online and search for amateur writers' forums. To be frank, most of those are better than this."...and the book shows the influence of Tolkien, of course, but also Terry Brooks, Anne McCaffrey, and perhaps even Wagner in its traditional quest structure and the generally agreed-upon nature of dwarves, elves, dragons, and heroic warfare with magic swords." The point of CREATIVE writing is to do something that hasn't already been done by EVERY OTHER fantasy writer out there. At least, that's how it always struck me. Tolkien, Brooks, and McCaffrey have influenced a load of people, most likely each other as well, and that's exactly what makes this piece utterly uncreative. Even the NAMES are uncreative, for heaven's sake. No, this is not worth $$$. Save your hard-earned money for something useful. Like coffee.
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Summary: Tolkien reborn!
Review: I loved this book, it was great to see so many new fresh fantasy ideas. I'm a homeschooler myself so it intrigued me when i read the review. Anyone who likes fantasy will enjoy the great 1st book of the Master Paolini "Eragon"
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