Title: Eldest
Author: Christopher Paolini
Reviewed by: Bhavana
Brace up for there is a war taking place between the Varden and the evil Emperor Galbatorix's army.
The once upon a time farm boy Eragon is now a Dragon Rider, Shadeslayer after killing Durza the Shade. In the course of time he pledges his loyalty not only to the Varden, but also to the Dwarves and the Elves. He is invited to be a part of the Dwarf community and also undergoes intense training under the Elves to defeat Galbatorix. Elva the baby who was blessed by the Rider and his Dragon has grown miraculously and as not an ordinary girl. When all this and much more is taking place in Eragon's life, we have Roran, Eragon's cousin brother who emerges as a leader at his village Carvahall after the Ra'zac attack the village. His adventure on moving the villagers to safety and at the same time his search for his sweetheart Katrina who was abducted by the Ra'zac has been portrayed brilliantly. We finally have the war taking place where the readers are presented with shock and surprises.
The story is filled with wonder, magic, moments of admiration, pain, fear, romance, trust, betrayal and bravery. The last 25% of the book had kept me glued to it.
But on the downside, the Training that Eragon undergoes has been explained in such detail that it bored me to an extent that I had almost decided to quit reading the book. Moreover most of the book describes the training that Eragon and Saphira undergo. What really kept me hooked to the book was Roran's adventure. In fact I found the first book Eragon definitely very interesting and gripping.
Rating: 2 on 5
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