Eragon was just a lowly farm boy, living with his uncle and cousin, when he discovered an extraordinary rock while out on a hunting trip. The rock eventually hatched to reveal a small dragon which grew into a great beast. When two strangers appears at his farm, Eragon is forced to flee, along with an old storyteller named Brom who introduces Eragon to the fascinating world of the legendary Dragon Riders. Eragon learns magic and bonds with his dragon as he seeks out to avenge his uncles death and unravels a plot that puts the entire land in jeopardy.
I really enjoyed this book. Paolini spends plenty of time with each scene, painting a rich world in which the characters live. It's great to see the evolution of Eragon's magic (although he seems to learn a bit too fast to be believable) and to see his relationship with his dragon, Saphira, develop. The book ended with a great cliff-hanger, which left me excited to read the next.
With such a book, I think it would make a fantastic movie. If only somebody in Hollywood would make one...
Reading Level: A
Story: 5
A great plot that kept me hooked and wanting to continue.
Characters: 4
The characters were all life-like.
Style: 5
The writing of the book fits the story perfectly.
Cover: 4
A nice painted portrait of a dragon!
Presentation: 4
With a nice hardcover edition readily available, this makes a great piece for any bookshelf.
Epicness: 4
Definite potential for a truly epic series.
Final Score: 4.33
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