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Eldest
The Inheritance Cycle (Related to this series)
- Author
- Christopher Paolini
- Narrator
- Gerard Doyle
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Publish Date
- 14 April 2009
- Run Time
- 23 hours 30 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Children's / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children's / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children's / Teenage general interest: Dragons
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 reviews)
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What to expect
Brought to you by Penguin.
The second book in The Inheritance Series
Darkness falls . . . Despair abounds . . . Evil reigns . . .
Fresh from their battle for the rebel state against King Galbatorix, Eragon has no time to rest.
He and his dragon, Saphira, must travel to Ellesméra, the land of the elves for more training in magic and swordsmanship, the vital skills of a Dragon Rider.
Even though he's heading off on the journey of a lifetime, chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and Eragon doesn't know who to trust.
And while he's off on his own journey, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle back home in Carvahall - one that puts Eragon in even graver danger.
Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life . . .
© Christopher Paolini 2005 (P) Penguin Audio 2009
Critics Review
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A compelling and action-filled adventure. A galloping good example of its genre.
Daily Telegraph
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This book is an achievement. Readers will be transported.
Sunday Times
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A portrayal of true affection between boy and dragon. Paolini writes like someone gripped by his own story.
Guardian
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A stirring fantasy of epic proportions.
The Bookseller
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Bound for the bestsellers.
Publishing News
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Article about how Eldest made an impression ahead of publication date and sales were 80% higher then Eragon in the first week.
The Bookseller
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Exciting and full of adventure.
The Daily Ireland
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Filled with darkness and evil, excitment and awe, this is a must for lovers of fantasy.
The Good Book Guide
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Eldest is absolutely stunning and proves Paolini is still burning bright. He has a real talent for brining his imaginary world to life and creating the most wonderful characters that walk out of the pages and into your mind.
Wandsworth Guardian
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Back page article about Paolini's success
Publishing News
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
Excellent book and the narrator really helped bring the story to life. I can’t wait to continue the series.
sheree walker 2024-10-23
Details
- Author
- Christopher Paolini
- Narrator
- Gerard Doyle
- Duration
- 23 hours 30 minutes
- Release Date
- 14 April 2009
- ISBN
- 9781448197750
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Genre
- Children's / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children's / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children's / Teenage general interest: Dragons
- Rating
- 5.0(2 reviews)
- Narration
- 5.0(2 reviews)
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin.The second book in The Inheritance SeriesDarkness falls . . . Despair abounds . . . Evil reigns . . .Fresh from their battle for the rebel state against King Galbatorix, Eragon has no time to rest.He and his dragon, Saphira, must travel to Ellesméra, the land of the elves for more training in magic and swordsmanship, the vital skills of a Dragon Rider.Even though he's heading off on the journey of a lifetime, chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and Eragon doesn't know who to trust.And while he's off on his own journey, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle back home in Carvahall - one that puts Eragon in even graver danger.Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life . . .© Christopher Paolini 2005 (P) Penguin Audio 2009
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