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A review by anna_curlyquotesediting
Eldest by Christopher Paolini
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Eldest is much slower than Eragon, but it felt right. Necessary, even, after the upheaval of the first book. Eragon had some much-needed growing to do, and he got to do it. Which is a bit too convenient, but eh.
Eldest has a lot more lore. Like a lot more. I was happy to read through and be with Eragon through his (almost) book-long training montage, but many won't be so content. If you're only here for the action, you won't get much until the final few chapters.
It was interesting to see the new POV, and I'm glad it was included. It made for nice breaks in Eragon's slower, more cerebral, story.
Eldest has a lot more lore. Like a lot more. I was happy to read through and be with Eragon through his (almost) book-long training montage, but many won't be so content. If you're only here for the action, you won't get much until the final few chapters.
It was interesting to see the new POV, and I'm glad it was included. It made for nice breaks in Eragon's slower, more cerebral, story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: War