Eldest (The Inheritance Cycle) by Christopher Paolini
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Book Reviews of Eldest (The Inheritance Cycle)
Book Review: More of the same
Summary: 3 Stars
Eldest is the second book in the Inheritance Cycle. This series is a bestseller, and I can only guess why: because the author is so young? The first book, Eragon, showed promise considering the author's age. It was an interesting story despite being too long and having so many elements borrowed directly from classical fantasy novels. I decided that was just immaturity as a writer and gave the Eldest a go. The story itself is interesting: Eragon travels to the land of the Elves to learn how to be a dragon-rider. However, the writing style didn't mature any from the first book. Eldest dragged because it was 300 pages of plot in 800 pages of detail. And, as much as I tried, I simply didn't like Roran's character. So if you absolutely loved the first book, more power to you: this book is more of the same! If you liked Eragon's story, but found the execution lacking, this book is more of the same--with a little less of that new-story-gleam.Book Review: So-So...caution for those with young readers.
Summary: 3 Stars
I didn't enjoy this book as much as the first. There were just too many strange things going on especially when Eragon visits the elves. Despite this, it was a pretty fun read.
My one negative is that while many kids could enjoy the book I don't think many parents know that there is a "bedroom scene" between a dating couple. It's a little hard to skip over that part too
because from there the story segways into another important story line...so my kids will be skipping the book.
He's not a bad writer...hope he writes something else for a younger audience.
Book Review: Very good until the very end
Summary: 3 Stars
This book contained a lot of character development for Eragon. Because of the author's writing style, it was very engaging and not at all boring. The sentences and language were rich and deep. There were many little pieces of mystery that kept me on the "edge of my seat" throughout the entire novel. I would have given it a 4 or 5 star rating if not for the extremely disappointing Star Wars like ending. But since this was such a small portion of the book, and at the very end, it did not ruin the whole experience. Enjoyable overall. I recommend you read it.Book Review: Disappointing after Eragon...
Summary: 3 Stars
I LOVED Eragon. But this one is just dragging. I agree with a lot of the reviewers - the writing is ridiculous at times. I can't stand how slow it is, and it's not really that interesting, it's sort of boring me. I am more than halfway and I can't believe that I am going to put this one down. I am angry that I spent so much time, hoping that it would just get better. What a flop, I had high hopes for Eragon but I won't be finishing the series...Book Review: Very enjoyable...
Summary: 3 Stars
Like the first in the series 'Eragon', I found Eldest to be very engaging and interesting. The plot was predictable, but it was predictable in good ways. I find this series very interesting and easy to read.
Looking forward to the third.