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This book sparked my interest in fantasy...
Paolini describes the relationship between the boy and his dragon beautifully, capturing Eragon's humanity and making his dragon surprisingly easy to relat... READ MORE
Bring on the dragons!
I read Eragon after I saw the movie, which I liked. When I read the book I was blown away. I am used to reading fantasy and this book is spot on. Paolini h... READ MORE
Super fun traditional fantasy
I really enjoyed this! While I do appreciate characters with dubious morals and shades of grey, sometimes it is nice to read an old school story with clear... READ MORE
Magical
A wonderful start to a magical teen fantasy series. The world building is quite fantastical. You can really lose your self in the covers of these books. M... READ MORE
Read, Read, Read!!!
My first experience with Eragon was the film, I loved it although wasn't too sure about the abrupt ending, so finding out that it is a series was a dream c... READ MORE
Synopsis
It's been ten years since the publication of the book that launched the runaway bestselling Inheritance Cycle. This special 10th anniversary edition includes: a blue faux-leather cover with beautiful gold-foil line art; six glossy, full-colour illustrations by award willing artists John Jude Palencar, Michael Hague, Donato Giancola, Ciurelo and Raoule Vitale, as well as Christopher himself; and an essay from Christopher reflecting on this milestone and on the artists who have inspired his work.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Random House Children's Publishers UK
- ISBN: 9780857533920
- Number of pages: 528
- Dimensions: 237 x 162 x 39 mm
- Weight: 853g
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I did enjoy this book but it took a certain amount of willpower to see it through to the end. The story seems to drag on at certain parts but I did enjoy t... READ MORE
Slow starting, but worth soldiering on.
This book is a good fantasy read.
It was slow to start and really struggled to keep my attention. I'm glad I perservered though.
As the story unfolds it ... READ MORE
A GREAT BOOK!
Paolini is a good writer with a love for fantasy which is portrayed througout this book. I loved it from start to finish and the characters were really goo... READ MORE
The best fiction i've read!
I adore this book! My copy's spine is withering away. I read this long before the movie and since then, i've been hungry for more! You're always left hangi... READ MORE
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An awesome book and considering he was only 17 it's extremely well written. The tension and excitement Paolini creates is astounding. Writing large action ... READ MORE
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I found this a very enjoyable book with enough action to keep you guessing until the end. I'm very much looking forward to the last book to b released
A must read!
Wow! I was transported!
Everything you want in a fantasy book!
I can't believe that it has taken me this long to pick up Eragon!
Dragons, evil emperors, heroes in disguise, elves, dwarfs, and rebel groups... Eragon h... READ MORE
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FANTASTIC!!!!Deeply imaginative, wonderfully wicked and tragically inventive. 'Eragon' is one of those novels that have you gripped by the very first page,... READ MORE
Absolutely Great!
I watched the movie Eragon a few years back when my Sister bought the DVD, she loves the books and has looked forward to the complete series for months! I ... READ MORE
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I read this book ages ago!!But from what i remember it was quite an enjoyable read.Something was always happening and i just wanted to know what would happ... READ MORE
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brilliant but eldest is my favourite this is my 2nd
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very very very very very very very good book
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Such a great story, i really couldnt put it down...!!! I love the way Paolini sets out the plot..I think many people will like this book!!!Roxanna xX
I'm hooked!
i first read this book on a suggestion from a friend, and now I love it and have reread it several times. The writer gives truly fantastic descriptions of ... READ MORE
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its an awesome book.. very adventurous and exciting xx
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I saw the film before i read the book and i have to say the film leaves mugh to be desired. There is so much more involved in the book than there is in the... READ MORE
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WOW!!One of my favorite books.... it was imaginative and exciting, powerfully gripping, and leaves you wanting more!! When will the third book be out!?! I ... READ MORE
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This is a brilliant and easy to read book for all ages. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this bokk as it is very descriptive and has an adventure packed storyl... READ MORE
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I saw the movie a few years ago and although the movie wasn't memorable for me the story line was. I knew I wanted to read the book and after hearing good ... READ MORE
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if you watched the film then you wont be encoraged to buy the book, as the film is truely awful! buy the book because it is really much better than the fil... READ MORE
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I thought this book was a bit of a chore. It's good, but late at night my brain couldn't always calculate what was going on and I often fell out of focus d... READ MORE
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really thrilling read read this book many times
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The inheritance cycle books are ok. An easy read and no real thought needed. Paolini is clearly a star wars fan and most of the plot is VERY similar.My wor... READ MORE
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Absolutely fantastic read - definitely worth every penny!! can't wait to see the film!
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This book was brillient i have just finished reading it and i could not put it down. i have not seen the film yet as i wanted to read the book first so i w... READ MORE
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i think this book is briliant i couldn't put it down and when i did i regreted it, Christopher has made a wunderful book for all the family
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Eragon, Eldest and Brisingr are all good reads.They draw you in to the story and leave you wanting more. At some points you find yourself disagreing with t... READ MORE
Fantastic novel
My friend recommended this book to me when he was reading "Inheritance" and I would like to recommend it to all book readers and Harry Potter fans as it is... READ MORE
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The book is amazing following the story of eragon who will become a dragon rider, the book leads us through his story and help to set up all of the orginal... READ MORE
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I found this book a bit slow to get started & must confess nearly gave up on it. But I am glad I stuck with it. It is a very enjoyable book & when I finish... READ MORE
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Brilliant!!
Great Fantasy
I really loved this book. Eragon is such a lovable character. His relationship with Saphira is perfect. I love her too. I will definitely be continuing the... READ MORE
Dragons, Destiny And An Utter Delight
Eragon by Christopher Paolini is the perfect comfort read that I can return to again and again without getting bored. I first read the series as a teenager... READ MORE
Parts of it are great, some parts a little draggy
I really loved this story. I loved reading about Eragon and his dragon and all the adventures they go through. I did find some parts of the book really lon... READ MORE