Eragon by Christopher Paolini

Eragon by Christopher Paolini is the first book in the inheritance cycle. It starts out in a land called Alagaësia, where an evil Tyrant known as Galbatorix controls the entire empire. Through the lands live Humans, elves, dwarves, Urgals, and many other mysterious creatures. Long ago the lands were kept at peace by dragon riders, those who had a pact with dragons and became bonded together. Eragon is a young boy who lived on a far away town not even on the map, called Carvahall. One day traders come in and he finds a small blue sapphire for sale. He buy the rock, not realizing that it’s actually a dragon egg; until it hatches. Eragon is left to take care of the dragon by himself, until the king became aware of his secret. People were sent to hunt down Eragon and his dragon called Saphira. Together they run away from Carvahall and make way to a group trying to resist Galbatorix. Guided by a mysterious librarian, who knows how to fight and use magic; what will await Eragon on his adventures.  I recommend this book to those who have big imaginations or enjoy fantasy books because it’s a very good book.

Ansuman Das. Per:3.

Eragon by Christopher Paolini is a phenomenal book expressing the importance of friendship. Eragon is a young man who lives on a farm with two lifelong friends. His not so normal life turns even stranger when he finds a sapphire colored stone in the Spine; a dangerous forest where he has hunted for years. After trying to sell and trade the stone to multiple people he decides to keep the stone, and over a period of time find out that the stone is not a stone, but an egg. The egg hatches into a sapphire colored dragon he names Saphira. Together, Eragon and Saphira work together to get back the kingdom of Alagaesia back  from King Galbatorix by following the ways of the ancient Rider’s. – Tyler M (2)

Eragon, a story by Christopher Paolini, follows a farm boy through his journey after discovering a dragon egg in his local forest while hunting. After the egg hatches, he is thrust into a world of mystery, with absolutely no guidance. Leaving his family behind, the boy, Eragon, takes his belongings and leaves with the local storyteller, who seems to know much more than he should. At first, Eragon is confused, and reluctant to do anything. After all, he was just thrown into something he didn't even ask for. Eragon's first months are hard, but through both touching and humorous moments, Paolini builds the relationship between Eragon and his new found friend. Eragon's reluctance starts to fade, and the reader can see Eragon, who used to be a small, unnoticed farm boy become something much greater as he embraces his responsibilities and learns to defend himself and work hard. Through time, Eragon discovers that a great fate awaits him. Well written and captivating, this story follows a young boy from his weakest moments to his strongest revelation that will leave readers hungry for more. I would recommend this story for anyone who is interested in adventure, drama, and action. Any fans of fantasy will not be disappointed, as Eragon fulfills everything a reader could
want, and so much more.

-Priya Bhave (Period 4)