Eldest (Inheritance, Book 2)
Knopf Books for Young Readers - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Release date: 2007-03-13
Paperback
Author: Christopher Paolini
Juvenile Fiction, Children's Books - Young Adult Fiction, Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9), Action & Adventure - General, Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic, Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic, Dragons, Fantasy, Fiction, Youths' writings
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Eldest (Inheritance, Book 2)
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Eldest, written by Christopher Paolini, won the 2006 quill book award and followed his first book, Eragon, to the New York Times bestseller list. In Eldest, Eragon now journeys to the land of the elves, Du Weldenvarden, where he further trains to become a Dragon Rider, learning the skills of magic and swordsmanship. He knows that another encounter with Galbortorix could wipe out the Varden in one blow. He meets Arya, the beautiful daughter of the queen, and falls in love with her. Meanwhile, Eragon's cousin Roran fight a new battle in Carvahall, and becomes the unlikely leader skirmishing against the evil Ra'zac and for his beloved Katrina. Only 21 years old, Paolini has made the settings and the characters incredibly realistic and credible. This isn't just another fantasy book about dragons and knights; this is a book with a developed plot that is very believable. Eldest is a great book for all readers but especially readers who like fantasy. Due to intense descriptions of gore and bloodshed, I think that this book is best for readers fourth grade and up.
Eldest (Inheritance, Book 2)
Date undefinedIf you are into this type of ready you enjoy reading the whole series of books. I enjoy the fact that it continues on with what happens after Eragon left off.
Eldest (Inheritance, Book 2)
Date undefinedWonderfully fulfilling second entry in this series.
More information and some cool plot turns (which you could foresee from hints in the first book).
From my review of "Eragon" I will say it again ... I don't know HOW the movie company is going to convert the second book into movie form since they strayed so far from the first book's plot points. I am eagerly awaiting the second movie.
I devoured the third book ("Brisingr") in what seemed like seconds.
I have asked for notification from Amazon when the fourth (yes, fourth) book will be released - and I am very pleased CP had the thoughtfulness to expand the series rather than leave any good information out.
To the naysayers I say this:
Enjoy it for what it is - otherwise keep the negative reviews to yourself. BTW, MOST stories happen to parallel "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back". I'm a huge Star Wars fan (I saw it in the movie theater when it was FIRST released) and when I was reading Eldest I did NOT feel like it imitated that story line. It has its own persona.
It's exciting, curious, breath-holding fun.
CP - your second installment is a joy to read. I can't wait much longer for the fourth. Thanks, and keep up the good work!
