Book Reviews of Eragon

This is a good book, if you like Harry Potter chances are you will like this book. Though not as strong as Harry Potter's storyline, it does prove interesting and it keeps your attention. Though there are a lot of characters to keep track of.

If Eragon is the first fantasy book you have ever read in your entire life, then you will probably enjoy it. Otherwise, you will find it to be a poorly rendered patchwork of various fantasy elements from other more well-known works, stitched together in a way that is neither cohesive or convincing. I think you'll probably be as disappointed in it as I was.

Eragon is the typical farmboy-turned-struggling-epic-hero who happens to come across the typical wise-old-hermit-turned-mentor who is able to mold Eragon into the shape of a slightly-less-struggling-epic-hero-who-rides-a-blue-dragon.

While I give Paolini credit for creating something like this at age 15, that doesn't make this book any better for what it really is: simple, cliche, predictable, and flat. I found Eragon's progress as a warrior to be too quick and easy to be really believable. Supporting characters are semi-likeable only because they are semi-developed. I found that I really wasn't pulling for anyone in particular. If I wasn't so stubborn about finishing books that I start, I probably would have given up on this one.

If you are in any way well-read in the fantasy genre, you will probably find this book to be little worth your time. But if you are looking to start reading fantasy for the first time (especially if you're 12) and want something of a kiddie pool warm-up in the genre, then this book might be an option. But if you decide to read it, just lower your expectations and expect very little. That way you won't be very disappointed.

I absolutely loved this book!

This book is excellent. An easy read at a little over 700 pages. Considerably different from the movie, which makes it even better.

Even though it's a long book, it's a great read!! The imagery itself is worth it. But Paolini brings life to things that don't even exist....and it's believable! Great job for such a young writer!

I can't wait for the third book!

a great book! adventure, magic, and good vs. evil....highly recommend it!

Even though it's a long book, it's a great read!! The imagery itself is worth it. But Paolini brings life to things that don't even exist....and it's believable! Great job for such a young writer!

For those who liked Lord of the Rings.

Very good !

Interesting read. Main character is a bit juvenile but this is a book for young readers...

This is a great book full of adventure and intrigue. They have even made a movie of it. A really great read, and I can't wait to read the next one in the series.

My daughter LOVED the book, hated the movie.

Great fantasy of a so called Dragon Rider. Firts volume of a planned triology

Wonderful book, and written by a KID - I didn't even realize that until after I finished.

Now a major motion picture. What was once your life is nor your legend. When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself.

Wonderful fantasy read! The dragons and elves are facinating as Eragon is trying to figure out his role in their worlds to find his place. Loved his world and how the character's respond. Bio of author also very cool!!

I really like all the Inheritance books. I have read them all many times.

Delightful captivating read. I picked up ELDEST, the sequel to ERAGON, @ local thrift store & was intrigued by authors young age. When I realized it was a sequel decided to order ERAGON from PBS to start from beginning.
Am a grandma & don't usually read sci-fi/fantasy, but wanted to sample before passing on to my granddaughter. Finished ERAGON in just few days & have now started on ELDEST while characters are still fresh.
Main criticism for early readers is abundance of "gore" & "slaughter", but realize it is part of reality of ancient times. Young adults should be able realize it if "fantasy".

Don't base your opinion of the book on the movie. The story line and the characters are a bit used, but it's a great read when you just want to enjoy something.

Good start to a young author's career, will see much more I'm sure in the years to come.

Enjoyable.

Classic fantesy. Marketed to young adults but enjoyoble by all ages. Wasn't in the league of Martin's books, but worth the read.

slow start, but altogether an excellent book!

<< Back to Book Details of " Eragon"