Eragon, Christopher Paolini
Eragon, Christopher Paolini
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Eragon
Inheritance, Book I

Author: Christopher Paolini

Narrator: Gerard Doyle

Unabridged: 16 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/26/2003

Synopsis

Don’t miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini—Murtagh!

A new adventure hatches in Book One of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 40 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. 

"Christopher Paolini is a true rarity." —The Washington Post

When fifteen-year-old Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself.

Overnight his simple life is shattered, and, gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices could save—or destroy—the Empire.

About The Author

Christopher Paolini’s abiding love of fantasy and science fiction inspired him to begin writing his debut novel, Eragon, when he graduated from high school at fifteen after being homeschooled all his life. Both Eragon and Eldest, the second book in the Inheritance trilogy, became instant New York Times bestsellers. Christopher is currently at work on the final volume in the trilogy. He lives in Montana, where the dramatic landscape feeds his visions of Alagaësia.You can find out more about Christopher and Inheritance at www.alagaesia.com.

Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Brenna on 2008-08-08 16:29:02

amazing

Goodreads review by Miranda on December 09, 2020

Check out this book in my very first video review!Anyway, onwards to the review!I could read this one a hundred times and love it just the same. This was my middle school book series. I read it over and over and over (and, as you may have guessed, over and over...). It had dragons! And elv......more

Goodreads review by Katerina on August 13, 2016

Before we get started -Please,please do not judge a book by its movie. -I read Eragon for the first time when I was 15 years old.I've re-read it 5 times since (I didn't own many books back then so after I took advantage of my neighbor's and my cousin's library,I kept re-reading my poor collection)......more

Goodreads review by Ben on February 06, 2017

seriously, Ben. Why have you not read this sooner. This beast has been sat on your TBR pile for years. What is wrong with you? Was little Ben intimidated by the size? I FINALLY READ THIS BOOK and breath I honestly think this is one of the best fantasy YA stories. Such a classic! ERAGON YOU ARE MIGHTY......more

Goodreads review by James on November 06, 2017

Dragons and elves and dragons! A lot of people faulted Paolini for trying to copy Tolkien, but the truth is, their styles are nothing alike. Tolkien is much more poetic and his writing more archaic. Paolini is a much more straightforward fantasy guy. And that is not a bad thing. I really enjoyed this......more

Goodreads review by Wren (fablesandwren) on September 17, 2020

You know that saying “I’ll wait till the movie comes out?” Don’t. So I am an aspiring author. Let me shed some light for those who don’t understand this series is a unique series. “Imitation: a method of writing instruction that bas dropped off the map, fallen through the floor, and disappeared from t......more

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Praise for The Inheritance Cycle:

A #1 New York Times Bestseller
A #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller
A #1 USA Today Bestseller
A Wall Street Journal Bestseller

"An authentic work of great talent." –New York Times Book Review

"Paolini is a spellbinding fantasy writer." –The Boston Globe

"A breathtaking and unheard of success." –USA Today

“Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic.” –People

“Will appeal to legions of readers who have been captivated by the Lord of the Rings trilogy.” –School Library Journal

Praise for Eragon:

“The new ‘It’ book of children’s lit.” –U.S. News & World Report

“Unusual, powerful, fresh, and fluid.” –Booklist, Starred

"The author takes the near-archetypes of fantasy fiction and makes them fresh and enjoyable, chiefly through a crisp narrative and a likable hero." –Publisher's Weekly

Awards

  • Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award
  • Colorado Children's Book Award
  • Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award
  • Kentucky Bluegrass Award
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award
  • Tennessee Volunteer State Award
  • Texas Lone Star Reading List
  • Texas TAYSHAS High School Reading List
  • Wyoming Soaring Eagle Book Award
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