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Christopher Paolini: Eldest (2007, Alfred A. Knopf)

679 pages

English language

Published Nov. 3, 2007 by Alfred A. Knopf.

ISBN:
978-0-375-84040-1
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OCLC Number:
85812700

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4 stars (10 reviews)

After successfully evading an Urgals ambush, Eragon is adopted into the Ingeitum clan and sent to finish his training in magic and swordsmanship so he can further help the Varden in their struggle against the Empire.

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5 stars

The Inheritance Cycle is a series I am an undoubted fan of. Christopher Paolini's debut, Eragon, was one of the best fantasies I've ever read, and it completely enthralled me. Only the lasting charm of a very good book can lead me to praising it so highly. Eldest was loaned to me by a dear friend, as was Eragon, and I can not effectively express the gratitude I have for him. If you are reading this Eddy, I thank you enormously.

When beginning Eldest, my heart immediately recognized the unique writing style of Christopher Paolini and practically melted. This is an adequate expression of how much I adore this series. Paolini has effectively mastered the molding of an in-depth plot, powerful characters, and inspired writing into a beautiful novel. He is one of the great inkweavers of the modern literary world.

The second installment of the Inheritance Cycle was a …

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