Eragon (Inheritance)
by Christopher Paolini
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Author: Christopher PaoliniEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Published: 2007-06-12
ISBN: 0440240735
Number of pages: 768
Reading Level: Young Adult
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Book Reviews of Eragon (Inheritance)
Book Review: Starwars crashes on earth to create a cheap carbon copy called Eragon
Summary: 2 Stars
Ok, I'm not quick to jump on the bandwagon for anything; which is why after hearing of the criticism of Eragon, I still decided to give it a go. However, the simillarities between this book and the first "Star Wars" film were so blatantly obvious, it was hard to come to any other conclusion, other than that Christopher Paolini has realised that, with a little plagiarism, he can cash in on the market with no real thought or imagination required.
So, if no one has noticed the quite unmissable simillarities between Star Wars and Eragon, I thought I'd spell a few out for you. Eragon is a simple farm boy, living in a remote village with his uncle (Wait, didn't luke skywalker do that?). There is a cruel empire that Luke, OOOPS, Eragon and his people dispise (Same in Star Wars, wasn't it?). Then, a curious old man arrives on the scene, and teaches Eragon all kinds of secrets that will help conquer the empire (Okay, in star wars it was about Jedi forces, in this it was about dragons, but the same idea, right?). When Eragon discovers a dragon in his village, the empire are quick to react, and one day whan Eragon is away with his dragon, he finds that the empire have murdered his uncle (Same in star wars, was it not?). Seeing that he has nothing left to stay for, Eragon and his dragon go on a magical journey with the curious old man to defeat the empire. 'Nough said.
So, no original story line; in regards to other issues, the book is very well written, with some quite momorable dialogue (EG "The mind is man's last sanctuary.") Character development is existant as well, although the bond between Eragon and Brom (old man) is all to familiar if you've heard of Frodo and Gandalf. The Dragon, Saphire is a very likeable character, and she is described in a way that makes her quite believable. But for me, there are too many cliches in this book to keep me entertained; if you are looking for effective teen fantasy with a deep meaning, I would reccomend David Clements Davies's "The Sight". While this book may keep young children entertained with large monsters and action packed battles, a reader of fantasy and Sci Fi greats will, after Fifty pages, have "I've heard all this before" ringing in their heads for the remainder of the book.
Summary of Eragon (Inheritance)
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy—until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices could save—or destroy—the Empire.“An authentic work of great talent.”—The New York Times Book Review
“Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic with his precocious debut.”—People
“Unusual, powerful, fresh, and fluid.”—Booklist, Starred
“An auspicious beginning to both career and series.”—Publishers Weekly
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