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Eldest (Inheritance, Book 2) - UNABRIDGED | 
 enlarge | Author: Christopher Paolini
Creator: Gerard Doyle
Category: Book
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Rating:  109 reviews
Sales Rank: 396772
Media: Audio CD
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 6.1 x 5.3 x 2.5
ISBN: 0307280721
EAN: 9780307280725
ASIN: 0307280721
Publication Date: 2005
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 Falls short against its predecessor Eragon. June 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As many of the reviews here have already described the plot of Eldest, I'll leave this detail out and skip straight to my opinion of it.
Whereas Eragon was a badly written story with a good plot, Eldest is the exact opposite. Paolini has matured since his first book and the darker, well written passages of Eldest reflect this. However, I found Eragon's story to be second rate to Roran's adventures, which was the only incentive for me to continue reading the book. Generally, the whole pace of Eldest is slower than that of the first book and predictable in parts. The last third of the book picks up with some significant findings and events; however, the editors would have done well to trim the whole book down slightly instead of sending me to sleep with long, uneventful chapters. Overall I gave the book three stars as it showed some promise towards the end and left me mildly curious about the last book in the trilogy.
Older but not greater June 1, 2008
Without the interest created by the concept of the Rider & introduction of the characters, this book lacked something compared to Eragon. At many times, the writing wasn't strong enough to maximise the potential of the ideas. As a result, the narrative often seems to awkwardly move the plot on, rather than weave a tale. Having said that, I still followed the journey & look forward to reading the final episode.
 not as good as the first, but still captivating April 25, 2008
I've just reread both books for the 3rd time. I still find Eragon an easier read. Not just because its shorter etc. It might be a slow starter but about 70 pages in it gets fast paced. In eldest you get thrown into the action straight away. I like the training bit. It adds a 'realism' to the story in how eragon still has a long way to go if he is able to defeat Galbatorix. But there are chapters which seem unnessicary or longwinded ( the journey to ellesmara (the land of the elves) took about 80 pages) but I still find myself gripped. An engaging read, but eragon is still my favourite.
It could change when Brisingr comes out.
September 20th - can't wait
Great read - can't wait for next one! April 16, 2008
Christopher Paolini has done it again! When I first read Eragon I was actually dissapointed, as I thought it was so good there was no chance that Eldest could be better. What a mistake that was! I wont bore anyone with the long and elaborate plot, but suffice to say if you even mildly enjoyed the first book, you will be blown away by this one. For newcomers to the Inheritance Cycle, if you haven't read Eragon then I advise you to read it before beginning Eldest. In previous reveiws I have read about comparisons between Paolini and Tolkien. Believe me - Paolini is far better, but don't take my word for it, read the books!
Fantastic! April 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I personally liked this book even better than the first, Eragon, which has been one of my definite favourites. The plot is engaging, fast moving and origional with fantasy brought to life as though reality. The characters are also brought to life - as complex individuals - and the book is difficult to put down. The subtlety in many places also makes Eldest a good read for the second or even third time, as some moments just have to be re-experienced, and you also notice things you missed before. Revealing answers are found to some of the questions posed in Eragon, whilst leaving others to be explained in the next book, Brisinger. There is also a fantastic twist at the end of Eldest, which although very surprising is utterly believable as it fits in perfectly with the rest of the story. Overall, these books are a must-read; not to be missed!
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