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Have you read the book Eragon by Christopher Paolini? Have you seen the previews email this discussion to a friend?

myLot reputation of 96/100. Withoutwings (4692)3 years ago

for the new movie? Do you think it looks good? The boy they chose to play Eragon really annoys me. And the Elf princess looks way too young. Did you like the book? Did you know a 15 year old wrote it?

 
 
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1. xsle84 (98)   3 years ago

Every now and then, there's a massively hyped book that catches the attention of media and readers alike, even spawning movie adaptations. Teen author Christopher Paolini's "Eragon" is probably the most-publicized fantasy since the Harry Potter series. Is it as good as they say?

In a word... no. Paolini has raw, unrefined talent and an undeniable flair for writing, but he's bogged down by every fantasy cliche in the book, and a style that desperately needs an editor's guidance.

Eragon is an impoverished lad living with his uncle in a secluded village, barely scraping by. That changes when he finds a strange blue stone in the woods. He tries to sell it, with no luck -- it's harder than diamond, and no one knows what it is. Then it hatches -- into a baby dragon. When Eragon touches her, he accidently burns a scar into his hand and forms a mental bond that allows them to communicate without speaking.

He raises the dragon in secret, naming her Sephira, until his farm is attacked and his uncle Garrow murdered by the evil minions of the ex-Dragonrider Galbatorix, who is now the evil king. Seeking revenge, Eragon gets the help of the old storyteller Brom, who is more than he seems. When the new Dragonrider (Eragon, of course) sets off with his new friends, he sets out to deal with Galbatorix...

Is "Eragon" an amazing fantasy? No. Is it mind-numbingly awful? Again, no. The handling of much-worn elements is clumsy, and though Paolini's writing has a certain eagerness that makes his story somewhat appealing, it fails to cover up his inexperience. The storyline is one that has been done elsewhere; it's a fairly standard S&S quest-against-evil.

Nobody could accuse Paolini of being too innovative. Young, clueless hero raised by an uncle, wise old magical man, ancient sword, dragons, wise and fair elves, grumpy dwarves? Check, check, checkity check.. We've seen these all before, in fantasies ranging from "Lord of the Rings" to "Star Wars," and sadly Paolini isn't up to the task of adding any new spice.

The saving grace is that Paolini does have some raw writing talent, sort of like unpanned gold. He has a knack for describing the landscape, right down to raging storms and burned out villages. Unfortunately, other parts are extremely awkward, and he has a tendency to get bogged down in insignificant details that don't add anything except "how to build a fire."

Eragon himself is a pretty typical fantasy hero, who gains instant sword skill and leadership abilities, despite being kind of a twerp. Nothing about him really stands out, no matter how much training he gets from Brom. The supporting characters all fit their archetypes, from Wise Old Wizard to Fair Elf Maid. The one interesting character is Saphira the Dragon, who has some promise as a character.

Paolini has some raw talent and a pleasant writing style, which keep "Eragon" from being a total waste. Unfortunately, this raw talent needed some refining. That's my opinion

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myLot reputation of 81/100. msqtech (14401)  3 years ago

I am glad you are so honest gives us a chance to know where you stand

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2. xsle84 (98)   3 years ago

Every now and then, there's a massively hyped book that catches the attention of media and readers alike, even spawning movie adaptations. Teen author Christopher Paolini's "Eragon" is probably the most-publicized fantasy since the Harry Potter series. Is it as good as they say?In a word... no. Paolini has raw, unrefined talent and an undeniable flair for writing, but he's bogged down by every fantasy cliche in the book, and a style that desperately needs an editor's guidance.
Eragon is an impoverished lad living with his uncle in a secluded village, barely scraping by. That changes when he finds a strange blue stone in the woods. He tries to sell it, with no luck -- it's harder than diamond, and no one knows what it is. Then it hatches -- into a baby dragon. When Eragon touches her, he accidently burns a scar into his hand and forms a mental bond that allows them to communicate without speaking.
He raises the dragon in secret, naming her Sephira, until his farm is attacked and his uncle Garrow murdered by the evil minions of the ex-Dragonrider Galbatorix, who is now the evil king. Seeking revenge, Eragon gets the help of the old storyteller Brom, who is more than he seems. When the new Dragonrider (Eragon, of course) sets off with his new friends, he sets out to deal with Galbatorix...
Is "Eragon" an amazing fantasy? No. Is it mind-numbingly awful? Again, no. The handling of much-worn elements is clumsy, and though Paolini's writing has a certain eagerness that makes his story somewhat appealing, it fails to cover up his inexperience. The storyline is one that has been done elsewhere; it's a fairly standard S&S quest-against-evil.
Nobody could accuse Paolini of being too innovative. Young, clueless hero raised by an uncle, wise old magical man, ancient sword, dragons, wise and fair elves, grumpy dwarves? Check, check, checkity check.. We've seen these all before, in fantasies ranging from "Lord of the Rings" to "Star Wars," and sadly Paolini isn't up to the task of adding any new spice.
The saving grace is that Paolini does have some raw writing talent, sort of like unpanned gold. He has a knack for describing the landscape, right down to raging storms and burned out villages. Unfortunately, other parts are extremely awkward, and he has a tendency to get bogged down in insignificant details that don't add anything except "how to build a fire."Eragon himself is a pretty typical fantasy hero, who gains instant sword skill and leadership abilities, despite being kind of a twerp. Nothing about him really stands out, no matter how much training he gets from Brom. The supporting characters all fit their archetypes, from Wise Old Wizard to Fair Elf Maid. The one interesting character is Saphira the Dragon, who has some promise as a character.
Paolini has some raw talent and a pleasant writing style, which keep "Eragon" from being a total waste. Unfortunately, this raw talent needed some refining. That's my opinion


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3. myLot reputation of 75/100. ellemayra (203)   3 years ago

for the movie it will get soon.
For me Eragon is one of the wonderful classical fantasy story of dragons, wizards and heroes that will appeal to both young and adult readers.
An impressive start to a writing career that’s sure to flourish.
Paolini writes with a rich complexity of detail and language, taking time and care to immerse us in his thoroughly imagined world of Alagaësia. And once the action starts – there’s no putting it downWow! What an amazing ride this was!....Beautifully and lushly written by a fifteen year-old boy, Eragon is a fast-paced book filled with battle, armor, really nasty beings, much adventure and huge friendships between dragons, humans, elves and gnomes. This is a book that will appeal to anyone looking for the next
big fantasy series to get lost in.
I'm already eager for the next book.


myLot reputation of 96/100. Withoutwings (4692)  3 years ago

Me too! THank you for commenting.

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4. myLot reputation of 81/100. msqtech (14401)   3 years ago

I think it could be a good fantasy story


myLot reputation of 96/100. Withoutwings (4692)  3 years ago

I'm interested to see how it turns out.

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