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Eragon by Christopher Paolini (2003, Hardcover)
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Author: Christopher Paolini
Publisher: Knopf
Publication Date: 2003-08-01
Series: The Inheritance Cycle
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0375826688
ISBN-13: 9780375826689
Product ID: EPID1937611
Description: In Aagaesia, a fifteen-year-old boy of unknown lineage called Eragon finds a mysterious stone that weaves his life into an intricate tapestry of destiny, magic, and power, peopled with dragons, elves, and monsters.
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An Outstanding Book
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15 of 16 people found this review helpful.
I normally do not sit down and read books, as I am not an avid reader, but WOW. I read this book from start to finish in just a few days and I simply loved every minute of it. It is one of the best Fantasy/Adventure books I have ever read. I am now reading the sequel Eldest. Overall I'd recommend it to anybody age 13 and older. A great read, from a very talented young author.
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5 of 7 people found this review helpful.
KUDOS to homeschool kids!We also love the fact that the author was in his teens and home schooled when he wrote this novel.If you have a boy that is into dragons be sure to buy the first and second book of the series. I struggle with buying it this year because it will leave you hanging because the third book is not yet in print and it is a bit awkward to go back and pick it up a year later. If you are trained to wait for Harry Potter then start buying the set right away. Be aware.
This is a well done story and you will find it gripping because of the connection to the boy and his Dragon. It is the classic American tale- orphan finds trauma or struggle and is forced to look at how he was raised versus the bad blood he has come from. Star Wars lovers will see a very similar theme in the bad guy of this series and it is the Star Wars saga with Dragons. Get it in hardcover because you will want to keep it and many schools are putting it on the recommended reading list for age 11-16. This is not a book for little-little kids. There is violence and gore- perfect for an older boy and great for parents who still read with older children.
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This is a well done story and you will find it gripping because of the connection to the boy and his Dragon. It is the classic American tale- orphan finds trauma or struggle and is forced to look at how he was raised versus the bad blood he has come from. Star Wars lovers will see a very similar theme in the bad guy of this series and it is the Star Wars saga with Dragons. Get it in hardcover because you will want to keep it and many schools are putting it on the recommended reading list for age 11-16. This is not a book for little-little kids. There is violence and gore- perfect for an older boy and great for parents who still read with older children.
RICH CHICKS specializes in media that is purchased by women. We read hundreds of books every year and are serious about or recommendations. We review books on E-bay that are of interest to our female demographic. We do not get a kick-back or commission for our reviews so they are left as an impartial judge. We have left many book reviews all over this site. For more reviews on finance books visit www.richchicks.org or click on “read all the reviews by this person” tab.
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A Great Book by a Promising Author!Review created: 12/10/06
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I enjoyed reading this great fantasy tale from Christopher Paolini describing the adventures and growth of a young lad named Eragon. This character comes in possession of a blue egg, whose hatching becomes the catalyst to a life-changing experience as a Dragon Rider. Enjoy reading about his fights with the Razac, journey across the empire, training as a Dragon Rider, and everything in between. This is a great book and I would recommend it to everyone!
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I'm an adult and I loved this book!Review created: 10/17/06
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2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
A friend from work loaned me the book since she knew I loved fantasy. If you love fantasy and adventure then this book is for you. I thought the book was very well written, especially knowing that a teenager wrote it. I'm planning on reading the book for a second time before I read Eldest.
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Suprising new talent...Review created: 10/06/06
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Wow Christopher. Your parents must be so proud of you!! What a suprising new talent from such a young author. The book is a fast-paced fantasy that is enjoyable even for adults. My husband could not wait for me to finish reading it so he could take a turn. The book has everything: Dragons, elves, dwarves, an evil king, wizards, and magic of course. You want to root for Eragon as sets out on such a dangerous quest. The battle scene at the end is very suspenseful. I cannot wait to see the movie! *****5 stars
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EragonReview created: 12/14/05
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Eragon by teen author Christopher Paolini, the first book in the Inheritance Trilogy, tells an engaging tale of dragons, magic and adventure. The main character of this best selling fantasy book is Eragon, a 15-year-old farm boy in Alagaesia. When hunting in the Spine, a mountain range near his home village Carvahall, Eragon finds a blue stone that happens to be a dragon egg. After the egg hatches, Eragon raises the dragon secretly and names her Saphira. The evil Ra'zac sent by the King Galbatorix kills Eragon's uncle and destroys his home. Accompanied by old storyteller Brom, Eragon and his dragon sets out on a treacherous journey full of twists and turns. Toward the end of the story, Eragon the Dragon Rider, his newly made friend Murtagh, and Saphira arrive at Tronjheim, where the rebel force called the Varden is located. A big battle is fought in which Eragon helps defeat the enemies sent by the king. Likable protagonists and an interesting plot make it an entertaining book for both young adults and adults to read.
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Eragon by Christopher Paolini (2003)1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I found this book to be a super read...It didn't bog down..It kept your interest..Hard to believe this was a writers first book..What an imagination and gift of a great saga.
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Eragon1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This is an awesome book, don't judge it based on the movie. The movie is very inaccurate. READ THE BOOK. Hah then read Eldest. FANTASTIC BOOKS. Also 1/1 1st Editions are worth some $$ especially the Paolini International edition... The difference between a Book Club Eragon and a 1st edition Eragon is first the price on the dust jacket, the single Anne quote on the back, and the black spine with blue boards... Please feel free to send me a message with questions or concerns about the book... My ebay name is Rhettg123, thanks everyone.
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If you liked Lord of the Rings, then Eragon is a must!1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
I love to read a book that is full of action right from the start, and never lets up. Eragon is like that. It grabs you right from the first page, and you have to keep turning the pages to find out what is going to happen next, as there is one adventure after another. Next thing you know it is 3:00 in the morning and you have to get up up in 4 hours.... Very well written, very entertaining, quite engrossing, and extremely hard to put down.
Why I bought the book: I loved The Hobbit, the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and the Harry Potter series. If you want a good book, and a lot of it, then with Eragon you have struck gold, it was a very good book and there was alot of it. And there are two more books in the series, which is a major plus.
I highly recommend this book for all ages, there is nothing inappropriate or offensive for any age. Just lots of action and adventure. However, there are some "big" words that might make it a little difficult to read for the younger readers.
Why I bought the book: I loved The Hobbit, the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and the Harry Potter series. If you want a good book, and a lot of it, then with Eragon you have struck gold, it was a very good book and there was alot of it. And there are two more books in the series, which is a major plus.
I highly recommend this book for all ages, there is nothing inappropriate or offensive for any age. Just lots of action and adventure. However, there are some "big" words that might make it a little difficult to read for the younger readers.
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I GOT MY MONEY BACK, CONDITION OF BOOK APPALLING1 of 13 people found this review helpful.
The Condition on Ebay was described as near perfect condition. The book had extensive water damage, whole sections were wavy and mould was growing on the edges of the book. Disappointing to say the least. At least the seller owed up to this oversite and paid not only the shipping and purchase price, but the return shipping amount as well.
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Lovely book, hear warming and realReview created: 10/03/06
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1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
innocence is always enchanting. great quests, elves, all of it, mark this book a must read for all you fantasy buffs out there, and a new highly collectible author! how delicious!
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This was written by a 15 year old?!!?!!1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This book is easily in the same category as Lord of the Rings. And to think that a 15 year old penned the tale! The story, which I am excited to learn will be a movie this holiday season, is complex, and the visuals created in the mind while reading, are fantastic. For those who have read it, who can forget the image of destruction and chaos of the village destroyed by the Urgals? While there are many foriegn words, and use of languages unknown to human minds, the characters and situations seem all too real. This epic story that spans a trio of yet unfinished books, will engage and enthrall old and young alike. I am an elementary school teacher, and my 5th graders hung on every word as I read aloud chapters to them throughout the year. If you are a fan of fantasy, and medieval adventures, then this is definitely the book for you.
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Eragon Hardcover Book By Christopher Paolini (2003)1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
It's a great book. Bought it because we received the second book in the series as a gift and we like to read books in order.
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A Great Fantasy Book!Review created: 08/05/06
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This is an excellent book! It is the first in the Inheritance Trilogy. It is about a boy, Eragon, who finds a dragon egg. After the egg hatches he raises the dragon and names her Saphira. Soon though, his home is destroyed and his uncle is killed by the evil Ra’zac who are in search of the dragon egg. He then leaves on a journey full of adventure and danger where he learns of his new abilities as a dragon rider and what is really going on in his land of Alagaësia. I loved this book, I couldn’t put it down. I kept wanting to know what would happen next!
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Best new fantasy book in awhileReview created: 11/28/05
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Paolini capture a Lord of the Rings type world perfectly. His character develpment is superb. You can actually feel the emotions of the main character. The second book of the trilogy, Eldest, continues in the same way.
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EragonReview created: 11/18/09
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This book is in excellent shape. Also excellent e-bayer!! I would defintely buy from this seller again. Actually I bought this for a christmas present, however I may keep this for myself.
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Ten Thumbs up!!! ++++++++++Received this book in perfect condition and it will make a great replacement. The book I had was borrowed from a friend and my dog chewed it up before I could finish reading it. Thank you so much and for the speedy delivery of what you advertised.
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EragonReview created: 10/06/09
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It never seems to get old no matter how many times I read this book! I love it and will read it many more times to come! Its a must buy! Must read!
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Great bookReview created: 08/04/09
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I have read this book twice. It is great. Adventure and wisdom combine to make a great story. This is the start of a wonderful series.
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Eragon. by Christopher PaoliniThis is an excellent book, as soon as I picked it up, I couldn't stop reading until I was done with the book. Then I read the other 2 books. I highly recommend this book and the inheritance series.
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Reviewing Eragon by Christopher Paolini (2003)I live in Greece and I first bought Eragon in Greek, but because the translation was not very good and I like the book Eragon very much I decided to buy the deluxe edition of Eragon. The deluxe edition has a lot of extra stuff and I am very satisfied with my purchase. The only negative thing is that it is a bit difficult for me to read it in English. I rated this product so high because a searched the whole Internet and I only found very few copies of this book and most of them were in not very reliable sites or were signed by the author witch meant that they were VERY expensive (over 300$). The only reliable site where I found this book in a reasonable price is ebay. Also the book was in very good condition and I received it very earlier than I was supposed to.
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MY CHILD IS READINGReview created: 04/01/09
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THIS IS THE FIRST BIG BOOK THAT MY SON IS READING... HE SAID THIS IS MORE INTERESTING OF THE ONE MOVIE... THIS IS GOOD!
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EragonReview created: 02/05/09
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I bought this book because I really enjoyed the movie.I have read it and all though it is quite a bit different from the movie it was a fantastic read.I enjoyed it all very much.I am now reading the second book in this series.
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Eragon by Christopher Paolini (2003)Review created: 01/22/09
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My daughter enjoyed the book very much. She has the movie and wanted to read the book to see if it went together and it pretty much did. Thank you Jim
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