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abby_can_read's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
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It's been aging since I read this book and the series. I had a good time. The characters were good, the relationships were decent, the plot was enjoyable, and the writing was alright.
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It's been aging since I read this book and the series. I had a good time. The characters were good, the relationships were decent, the plot was enjoyable, and the writing was alright.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Torture, War, and Death of parent
Minor: Gore, Slavery, and Vomit
coreyarch9's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
"Your namesake was the beginning, and now you are the continuation. Or the end."
I LOVED this book when it came out over 20 years ago and went into this reread expecting a similar experience to my 11-year-old self. But the book was slower than I remember, and I didn't understand why much of the wandering around was included. But this also means that I don't remember the series as well as I thought I had, which makes me even more excited to continue the reread? Idk. It's very complicated. Despite my mixed bag of reactions to this book, I am full-steam-ahead enthusiastic to read Murtagh after I get through the first four books!!!
I LOVED this book when it came out over 20 years ago and went into this reread expecting a similar experience to my 11-year-old self. But the book was slower than I remember, and I didn't understand why much of the wandering around was included. But this also means that I don't remember the series as well as I thought I had, which makes me even more excited to continue the reread? Idk. It's very complicated. Despite my mixed bag of reactions to this book, I am full-steam-ahead enthusiastic to read Murtagh after I get through the first four books!!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Torture, Violence, Animal death, Blood, Classism, Death, Death of parent, and War
lizsanford's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I really enjoyed this book, as much on this read as I did the first time. It's fun and adventurous, with just enough drama.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, War, Death, Death of parent, and Torture
Minor: Child death and Child abuse
There are multiple scenes where a city has been attacked or even wiped out by an army, including one somewhat graphic description of an infant that had been killed. A character is tortured, physically and emotionally, and there are some descriptions of that and some brief mentions of child abuse. One large battle scene, with descriptions of violence and some gore.queen_cocolatis's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
relaxing
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Death, and Grief
Minor: Slavery, Blood, Medical content, Torture, Vomit, and War
redhairedashreads's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars - It was really good
It has been twelve years since I last read this series and it was one that I read a lot as a teenager. This was one of the first series that I remember being excited for the new releases and getting them on/near release day because I needed to know what would happen next in the series. Well twelve years later and a woman in her 30s, I still enjoyed this book.
Eragon is a 15 year old farm boy who finds a dragon egg and has his life changed overnight. He finds himself hunting his uncle's killers, being hunted by the king, learning magic and sword fighting, and being thrown into the thick of many groups fighting to control him. A lot happens in this first book and while there are some slow parts I was still pretty hooked to the story.
While Eragon is only a 15/16 year old boy in this book, we do see a lot of character growth but he still makes mistakes. We still see him have teenage outbursts and his emotions get the better of him, which I think is good because he is a teenager and it would be weird if he wasn’t having any outbursts or issues.
My only issue with this wasn’t with the book itself, it was with the narrator of the audiobook. He made Saphira sound like a raspy yoda and it just isn’t what I was expecting for a female dragon. It made me laugh the first time she “spoke” and I just never got over how wrong her voice sounded.
Overall, I really enjoyed returning to this series. I have forgotten a lot of Eragon and Saphira’s story and I can’t wait to reread the rest of the series and see what happens next.
CW: death of a family member; grief; death of a friend; kidnapping, imprisonment, and torture; war and death;
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, War, Grief, Kidnapping, and Death
dundiesbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Ich liebe dieses Buch! Ich liebe, wie die Welt wird super eindrücklich beschrieben wird, mit tollen Details, wie die Charaktere ausgebaut und an fast allen Punkten sehr gut nachvollziehbar sind und auch die Dynamiken zwischen den verschiedenen Figuren (aller Völker). Das Magiesystem gefällt mir sehr gut und alles was Eragon lernt ist auch für mich spannend. Es macht Spaß mit ihm auf die lange Reise zu gehen und Alagäsia zu erkunden.
Eines der wenigen Bücher (zu denen auch Eragon 3 gehört), die mich mit einer dramatischen, emotionalen Szene zum Weinen gebracht hat. Für mich der Beweis dafür, dass Paolini es schafft, mich vollends in seine Welt hineinzuziehen.
Eines der wenigen Bücher (zu denen auch Eragon 3 gehört), die mich mit einer dramatischen, emotionalen Szene zum Weinen gebracht hat. Für mich der Beweis dafür, dass Paolini es schafft, mich vollends in seine Welt hineinzuziehen.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, War, and Death
Minor: Child death, Torture, Drug abuse, Blood, Genocide, and Rape
emma6544's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Death of parent
theverycraftyvegan's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was a beautiful coming of age fantasy about a boy and his dragon, or a dragon and her boy. I have read and enjoyed the LOTR series multiple times, and this book was very similar in many ways: think epic journey, father figure mentor, dwarves, elves, dragons, demonic bad folk, magic, and battles. But it was also different in many ways, so don’t let that deter you!
I loved the bond between Eragon and Saphira. Their friendship and love for one another was beautiful to read. I also really liked Paolini’s descriptions of Saphira—how she grew and changed throughout the book. How strong and beautiful she was.
This was a wonderful fantasy novel and I cannot wait to continue reading the series. A great book for anyone looking to dip their toes into fantasy for the first time, or for seasoned old people like myself who love getting lost in a good story.
I loved the bond between Eragon and Saphira. Their friendship and love for one another was beautiful to read. I also really liked Paolini’s descriptions of Saphira—how she grew and changed throughout the book. How strong and beautiful she was.
This was a wonderful fantasy novel and I cannot wait to continue reading the series. A great book for anyone looking to dip their toes into fantasy for the first time, or for seasoned old people like myself who love getting lost in a good story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, War, and Death
Moderate: Torture and Slavery
Minor: Rape and Vomit
hedyharper's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Slavery, Torture, Animal death, Classism, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Murder, Sexism, and War
saintyeehaw's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Slavery, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Ableism, Animal cruelty, Confinement, Gore, Grief, Trafficking, Torture, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Child death, War, and Violence