Christopher Paolini, Silvia Komet, Enrique De Heriz - Eragon

Pros: Well-written, fun read, impressive book for so young an author

Cons: His youth shows in the writing in some spots

The Bottom Line: While the writing was a little young-ish, this is definitely worth a read. I expect great things from this author.

Review: Fantasy stories have been around nearly forever, from Robert Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland to J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Unfortunately, they developed somewhat of a stigma and had fallen out of the mainstream for the most ...

Pros: Great imagination, coupled with human foibles in Paolini's characters make for a strong read.

Cons: It could be another two years before Book 2 is published!

The Bottom Line: A great read, a fresh voice in the genre. Plots, character and language all show creativity and challenge the reader.

Review: Imagine me writing a review of a science fiction/fantasy novel. For one thing, I gave up on them because the genre seems very “serialized” and I am too impatient to read something I love, and then have to wait for the next segment. (Somehow, ...

Pros: A magical world is created for us to walk through and savor.

Cons: Book 2 The Eldest hasn't come out yet!

The Bottom Line: Prepare to go on a fantastic magical journey if you will only open your mind and heart, as well as the cover of the book. Don't miss this journey!

Review: This review will introduce a myriad of characters met within the story, yet holds back from revealing any plot details. You must take the journey with Eragon to discover them for yourself. Meet Eragon, a 15 year old boy verging on the edge of manhood, ...

Pros: Great story, vivid imagery, telepathic dragons

Cons: a bit too similar to Lord of the Rings...

The Bottom Line: Exciting plot twists, political struggles, and some philosophical reflections - every aspect of the story contributes to the reader's reluctance to put the book down until it's finished.

Review: I grew up reading Tolkien, Feist, and C.S. Lewis, the authors of the most tattered books on my shelf - the ones that have been read so many times that the pages are hanging on to the binding by a few strands of translucent glue. I never had much taste ...

Pros: Mysterious and amazing, unlocks new worlds!

Cons: not recommended for children

The Bottom Line: For anyone who likes fantasy tales, because it's got fantasy written all over it.

Review: What is to become of a fifteen year-old boy who finds a mysterious stone in the mountains? Eragon is a young boy who has been taken into the care of his uncle Garrow.Being young he wanders and explores a lot, and one day on an ordinary adventure ...

Pros: interesting, compelling, imaginitive, relatible characters, steady action

Cons: same old basic story line

The Bottom Line: Read this book!  It is amazing!  You won't be disappointed.

Review:      I found this true masterpiece in the Harris County Public Library while I was randomly walking about and decided to give it a try.  I was amazed by this 19 year old's writing.  I couldn't believe my ...

Pros: This story has a great plot and great characters.

Cons: I can't find any.

Review: This is one of the best books I have ever read! Primarily, I love the author's style. I recommend this to all the fantasy readers out their who love books like Lord of the Rings. Summary A fifteen year old farmboy named Eragon finds a polished blue ...

Pros: Captivating story

Cons: Little stretched

Review: The best part about 'Eragon' is that it brings back a world similar to what Tolkien created. Detailed and yet so awesome that you get lost in its depths and start wishing you were one of the characters. The book is complete by itself, but once you get to ...

Pros: Very good book, a book you read because you love it

Cons: Still kind of new, so it might still be about 8 dollars or so.

Review: Eragon got me hooked from the moment I started it. It's about a teenage boy who lives in a time of magic and dragons, and is suddenly pulled into an intense plot. I eagerly await the sequel, Inheritance, which I think is coming out within a few ...

Pros: Well written. Fascinating characters.

Cons: More questions than answers at the end of the book.

Review: Eragon is a VERY good book. I read it in 2 days. I bought the book on a recommendation of a friend who raved about it. Also, I was intrigued by a book written by such a young person. I thought the book well written. Great plot, flow, and characters, ...