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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
This book is maybe 15-20 percent interesting compelling writing, with the rest being lackluster world building and pure fluff.
There are good ideas here, but the book is just too boring.
There are good ideas here, but the book is just too boring.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Opening Line: Wind howled through the night, carrying a scent that would change the world.
Rating: 3.5/5 Stars
Rating: 3.5/5 Stars
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I absolutely loved it, especially the scenes with Saphira and Eragon.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
I suppose it’s a little unfair of me to rate this, as it’s obviously a children’s book. However, there are so many well written children’s books that I truly enjoy, so I feel I should be honest.
The premise is good. Dragons, adventure and a boy slowly accepting his place in the world. The storytelling doesn’t live up to the potential. There are so many plot holes, the world isn’t explained well enough, the pacing doesn’t work at all and the main character keeps making odd decisions. I understand he’s a child, but he’s also a hero, and his decisions should make sense.
In conclusion, this a badly executed book, telling a wonderful story with tons of potential. I think I might finish the series to see if the writing matures with the main character.
Side note - do NOT listen to the audio book. The dragon voice is INSANE.
The premise is good. Dragons, adventure and a boy slowly accepting his place in the world. The storytelling doesn’t live up to the potential. There are so many plot holes, the world isn’t explained well enough, the pacing doesn’t work at all and the main character keeps making odd decisions. I understand he’s a child, but he’s also a hero, and his decisions should make sense.
In conclusion, this a badly executed book, telling a wonderful story with tons of potential. I think I might finish the series to see if the writing matures with the main character.
Side note - do NOT listen to the audio book. The dragon voice is INSANE.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Paolini writing world-building / plot / made-up languages: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Paolini writing women: ⭐️
Paolini writing women: ⭐️