A review by maggies
Eldest by Christopher Paolini

adventurous challenging 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? It's complicated

5.0

Even better than I remember it on re-read. I had forgotten so many details! As a kid, I probably disliked all the pages dedicated to Eragon's training in Ellesméra; as an adult, it was thrilling to consider all that he went through. I loved the perspective shifts between Eragon, Roran, and Nasuada.