This book was very good. I have always been a fan to Fantasy and this didn't overdo it. There was a lot of intrigue and mystery and as it is a series a lot of things left unsolved. The wonderful thing about this book is the depiction of a boy and his dragon. They communicate through telepathy and it is a very loving and fun relationship.They can be playful as well as serious. It was very refreshing that they didn't have to be constantly concerned with the dangers they were facing but took time to make a joke or two. It begins from his finding her egg and hatching to being set on a mission of revenge that turns to his learning magic, swordplay, and the history of The Riders which he is now apart. The whole burden of the world is put upon his shoulders as he realizes that he will have to make some serious decisions as to whom to trust and where his allegiance lies. It was mostly geared toward kids but it was still fun to read and I look forward to reading the sequels but I will wait until the second book has gone to paperback.
One amazing thing about this book is that the author was only fifteen when he first started writing the book. His family self-published the novel at seventeen or eighteen. I am so impressed by that. I highly reccommend this book for an entertaining adventure if you like fantasy. Here is pretty much the only quote that I was hit with. It is when Eragon's uncle is giving his fatherly speech to his son who is leaving for a job in another town (it was also intended for Eragon as well).
"First, let no one rule your mind or body. Take special care that your thoughts remain unfettered. One may be a free man and yet be bound tighter than a slave. Give men your ear, but not your heart. Show respect for those in power, but don't follow them blindly. Judge with logic and reason, but comment not. Consider none your superior, whatever their rank or station in life. Treat all fairly or they will seek revenge. Be careful with your money. Hold fast to your beliefs and others will listen. Of the affairs of love...my only advice is to be honest. That's your most powerful tool to unlock a heart or gain forgiveness. "
Lots of stuff that can apply to all of us in there. Pretty astute for a fifteen year old.
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I don't know why but I've been putting off reading this one. After you're review I just might have to get to it sooner than later. Loved the quote, all of it. What great advise.
Amazing that this was written by someone so young. What wisdom in that advice. I wonder how a boy comes up with that stuff. I never really wanted to read this book, but now I may consider it.
You just have to beware that it is a series and you may have to keep reading.
I loved this book, im doing a school report on it...do you by any chance know the page numbers of the quotes you found??? the last one especially??
the quote is taken from hamlet. It is still a good quote and i love the book but he did not come up with that on his own.
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