Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Eldest: Book II
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Don't miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini--Murtagh!
New magic and new threats take flight in Book Two of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 40 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation.
"Christopher Paolini is a true rarity." --The Washington Post
Darkness falls... despair abounds... evil reigns... Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix. Now Eragon must travel to Ellésmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn't know whom he can trust.
Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . . .
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Book Details
ISBN:
9780375826702
EAN:
9780375826702
Binding:
Hardcover
Pages:
704
Authors:
Christopher Paolini
Publisher:
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published Date: 2005-23-08
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Ordered the used, said it was in good condition. The cover is not in good condition at all, but the pages are fine and that's what matters to me. Great book.
The first 70% (500ish pages) could have been written in 100 pages. It just was much too slow and long. Honestly, if it hadn’t been on my summer reading list, I probably would have DNF’d it (as I’ve done before). BUT the last 30% really got going. I do care about the characters, but it wasn’t until this point that anything interesting began to happen to them. Surprisingly, I think Roran’s storyline is my favorite. I will probably read Brisingr someday.
Perfect
As a dragon and a rider learn to be warriors, collecting friends and learning about their enemies while traveling across the country, this tale unfolds. Surprising history is revealed and a new respect for life is earned by the new rider and his dragon.
My nephew wanted the books in this series for Christmas. He was excited when I sent them to him. He enjoyed reading them.
