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Eldest

Inheritance, Book II

by Christopher Paolini

Eldest by Christopher Paolini X
Eldest by Christopher Paolini
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    Aug 2005, 704 pages

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    Mar 2007, 704 pages

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ann

I can relate
I absolutely love this trilogy. all the books ROCKED. But I think I can relate to Eragon because I have trouble with my knees and if I strain them they give out then I am on crutches for like a month it's happened once on my left twice on my right.
Ashley Bateman-Lee

The best author
Christopher Paolini is the best author! I read both of his books and I am anxiously awaiting his third. The way he constructs his sentences and his descriptions are so precise! I can't wait to see what problem he helps Eragon and Saphira with next.
Wigity Man Halo 2 master.

The must have for a lonely person looking for fantasy.
This book by all means is great,not in just my opinion but also the majority of the people who reviewed this book. So what if the book has a 2 side plots, or Hey those names are stolen. Hell if u wrote a book these days it would be quite rare to come with a badass name for a character, then all of sudden its plagirism WTF. CMON ppl think. Ideas are being used up everyday, and with this book it makes no exception, but the thing that got me interested was the fact that, the things u do in life reflect others. And the fact u can talk to a dragon through your thoughts with it understanding u and nobody noticing, just think about it what if u can talk to a exotic creature such as a dragon and be bestowed amazing power only a chosen few have (yes this idea has been used before so bite me) so others may envy u, quite a thought eh. Well anyhowo this book belongs in your collection especially if your a lonely person looking for fantasy. Or talking to a female lizard.
Linda

Eragon Is More Than It Seems
I was a bit skeptical when it was suggested that I read Eragon, but being an avid bookworm I decided to give it a try. I found that although some would compare it to LOTR, Star Wars, etc., it was a fascinating story that kept me locked to the pages waiting to see what would happen next. I liked the idea that sometimes Eragon got caught, showing he was human after all. Keep in mind that I saw the movie prior to reading the book & thoroughly enjoyed it, that was the final factor to get me wanting to read the book. Although there are obvious differences between the movie and the book, I enjoyed them BOTH. I haven't had such a good read since the Harry Potter series. I can hardly wait to see what the sequel has in store!
Reader

Magic
Paolini's writing strikes the souls of hundreds of children in a single day, probably even more, and I have not heard one ever say "I disliked that book". This is the literature of a pure genius, and sends readers plummeting into a world of wonder, excitement, and magic. Bravo!
Colleen

Eldest-Murtagh
I think that Eldest is the best book I have ever read! The one thing I don't get is why Murtagh is who he is at the end of the story. I don't quite understand the whole ending yet. Don't get me wrong, I think that it is an awesome ending..... I just finished the book last night so I'm still trying to get the whole mess figured out. Actually, I think the ending is the best part of the book.....It gives the book a twist and it's really awesome.If that wasn't the end of the story, there wouldn't have been a 3rd book. Chris did an awesome job writing Eldest!. ..... No matter how things are going through my head right now,though,the last couple of chapters are the best yet!!!
(Note: Some spoilers removed - BB editors)
Ashlee O.

GREAT GREAT AWSOMLY AMAZING OUTSTANDING
THIS IS A TRULY MAGICAL BOOK! During parts in the book I found myself holding my breath or grinning so much my jaw hurt, in parts it makes you want to laugh or even cry. I loved this book! Christopher Paolini is a phenomenal author! I don't want to wait till September to get the third book though! I'm so excited I just finished the book a few minutes ago! Eldest will leave you eager to read the third in the Inheritance Trilogy, which isn't out yet...grrr....We don't even know the name of it! Supposedly it's going to be Empire (six letters and starts with E) and there is supposed to be a turquoise green dragon on the front. I couldn't think of a better book for young adults such as myself or for anybody else who can read! This book left me gasping for breath...literally! I couldn't think of a better book to read....besides Eragon. I think until the third one comes out I am going to busy myself with reading them all over again.
meegan E

worth the wait
Eldest was one of the greatest books I have read since the Harry Potter series came out. Polini made a great leap from his first book Eragon to this one. It is excellent and I wish him the best in writing the final installment of the trilogy. it was worth the wait and I shall be when then third novel hits bookstores. muy bueno. jaja

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