The series also gets 4 stars for the same reason. Eragon itself gets 3 stars.
Eragon was republished on August 26, 2003 by Alfred A. Knopf.
The official website is Alagaesia and a popular fansite (recognized by the author) is Shurtugal.
Now for the review! Eragon is one of my favorite books. A common comment about the book is that it's similar to Lord of the Rings, almost like fanfiction. I can see where people get this idea, but Eragon is its own story. Everything we read is stored in our minds and it gets scrambled up. This means others' stories collect elements from the things they have read.
Another complaint about the book is that is has too much detail. This is a fair point, which is part of the reason Eragon is only three stars. My dad read the book to my little brother, and often he left out paragraphs or sentences and summed up the basic idea. While an abridged version may be best for some readers, I enjoyed all of the description, even when rereading the book. It made it easier to visualize what was taking place. Also, I believe Paolini has improved in this area with each book.
The plot is extremely well written. Paolini has plot points that weave in and out throughout the entire series. It seems to me he either had everything planned out before he wrote, or most ideas were fairly concrete. It's easy to follow the subplots because he reminds you of past pieces when they become important again. The characters go through great arcs.
This book takes time to get through, but I believe it's worth it. I highly enjoyed Eragon and recommend it to anyone who loves fantasy, dragons, or conflicts between good and evil. It's also rereadable if you find the time. I'm currently rereading the series in anticipation for the forth and final book to come out, and it's just as fun as it was the first time I read it.
Give Eragon a try. It's a wonderful book.
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