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Eragon is actually a cycle of 4 books, Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, and Inheritance. I absolutely love this series, and have read it 43 times over. (On read 44 right now.)The book is based in the fantasy land of Alagaësia. The majority of Alagaësia is ruled by the evil King and Dragon Rider Galbatorix. Eragon is a 15 year old farmboy who lives with his Uncle Garrow, and his cousin Roran as his parents are dead to the best of his knowledge. He goes out hunting for his family when the times get rough, as he is a very experienced hunter. One day, while he is hunting a young deer for food before the winter hits there is a giant explosion and a bluish stone appears in the middle of the clearing. This stone later proves to be a dragon egg. The egg hatches and a baby dragon emerges, Eragon becomes one of the fabled dragon riders. He is faced with a difficult decision and journey. He must either flee to the Varden (A band of rebels, striving to dethrone the king and bring back peace, or join the evil king.
It is very difficult for me to describe the story without giving any spoilers, but I assure you it is VERY good. The first book was written by Christopher Paoloni when he was just 15 years old, and it is very well done. These are thick books, so only dare to read the epic if you are a lover of books.
It is very difficult for me to describe the story without giving any spoilers, but I assure you it is VERY good. The first book was written by Christopher Paoloni when he was just 15 years old, and it is very well done. These are thick books, so only dare to read the epic if you are a lover of books.