Eldest
Book II
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4.7 • 1.4K Ratings
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
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. . . .
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
This phone-book size second helping in Paolini's planned Inheritance Trilogy picks up with the battle-scarred but conquering hero, first introduced in Eragon, and his dragon, Saphira. As the novel opens, the two are neck-deep in political intrigue over choosing a successor to replace Ajihad, the Varden's slain leader. The scope of the story expands when Eragon and Arya, the elfin ambassador he not-so-secretly lusts after, head to Ellesm ra so he can complete his training as a Rider. Eragon's cousin, Roran, makes a more perilous journey, leading the townspeople of Carvahall in pursuit of the villain Galbatorix and his cronies, who have kidnapped Roran's fianc e hoping to bait Eragon and Saphira. The narrative shifts occasionally to follow the troubles plaguing Nasuada, Ajihad's daughter, who now leads the Varden. Fans of the first volume will find even more of the same here: a wealth of descriptive detail, mythic archetypes and prolonged battle sequences. Here, the inspiration sometimes seems less Tolkien than Star Wars (Eragon says "Yes, Master" frequently). The most affecting element remains the tender relationship between dragon and Rider, and teens will empathize as the object of Eragon's affection (repeatedly) spurns him, his teacher humbles him and he struggles with questions about God and vegetarianism. Readers who persevere are rewarded with walloping revelations in the final pages, including the meaning of the title and the identity of the red dragon on the cover. The story leaves off with a promise To Be Continued. Ages 12-up.
Customer Reviews
Another masterpiece by Paolini
Paolini’s 2nd book of the Inheritance Cycle) is an incredible second part of the thrilling, epic adventures of Eragon in Alagaësia.
Just like the first book, Eragon, I had a hard time putting down the book. I followed along with the Audible narrator, Gerard Doyle, who is by far the best narrator I’ve ever heard!! Doyle gave life to Paolini’s characters making this incredible tale even more remarkable!
I would definitely recommend not only this book but the entire series!
Epic Ending!
Whole book was great! The journey and emotions made me feel like I was Eragon himself!
The book that I could not put down for almost 2 days
Great book with a wonderful continuing development of the main characters and side characters also I love the world build that the author put into the first book to let this one flesh it out !!