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Eragon
The Inheritance Cycle (Related to this series)
- Author
- Christopher Paolini
- Narrator
- Gerard Doyle
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Publish Date
- 13 April 2009
- Run Time
- 16 hours 23 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Dragons, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
- Rating
- 4.5 (2 reviews)
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What to expect
Brought to you by Penguin.
Gerrard Shale's reading turns this magnificent adventure into a thrilling audiobook for fans of all ages.
When Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself.
Overnight his simple life is shattered and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands...
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
The 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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Christopher has created a complex and fascinating world in this first book of his Eragon trilogy . . . Filled with history, ancient tales, magic, magical creatures, and with a superbly crafted story "Eragon" is sure to delight many lovers of fantasy tales
Through the Looking Glass
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It's a story of mystery, excitement and magic . . . A riproaring story (also featured in Haverhill Echo)
Bury Free Press
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This is an action-packed fantasy adventure that will appeal to both adults and younger readers
Colchester Evening Gazette
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My 12-year-old son loves fantasy and adventure novels, and after reading Eragon on his suggestion, I now understand why: this book creates an alternate world... Emerging out of it to face ordinary life in 2006 London is a startling wrench
The Week
User Reviews
Book 4.5
Narration 4.0
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4.0 3.0
Writing is fantastic for a first book, but a little clunky at times compared to an experienced author.
Narration is pretty great other than the voice for Saphira which is awful and painful to listen to- some of the other characters are also a little all over the place- outside of that the general narration is greatwillthewizard 2024-06-27
Details
- Author
- Christopher Paolini
- Narrator
- Gerard Doyle
- Duration
- 16 hours 23 minutes
- Release Date
- 13 April 2009
- ISBN
- 9781448197736
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Dragons, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
- Rating
- 4.5(2 reviews)
- Narration
- 4.0(2 reviews)
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin.Gerrard Shale's reading turns this magnificent adventure into a thrilling audiobook for fans of all ages.When Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself.Overnight his simple life is shattered and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands...
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