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Eragon: A Review
Review by Keety Rhea and graphic by Prof. Ulol Kimil

If you love dragons, magic, and deep plot twists, Eragon is the book for you!

Eragon is a novel set in a world of its own. Through the young mind of Christopher Paolini, you find yourself immersed in a universe similar to that of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. It's even more amazing that even though he is so young, he has such a great imagination and was able to get the series published. If the similarities to The Lord of the Rings make you turn away or get red with anger, please don't read.

What differentiates Eragon from The Lord of the Rings is its flow and the way it is written, in this journalist's opinion. It focuses on Eragon and doesn't jump from one scene to another in the same time frame.

My first thoughts on this novel after reading the final pages were that I love Saphire, Eragon's dragon. She has that sappy wisdom, humor touched with affection and an almost maternal instinct. Brom reminded me so much of Professor Dumbledore (for those who have not yet read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, you'll understand after you read it). Also, who wouldn't like Angela, the nerdy herbalist witch who does nothing but surprise you? She reminds me of Luna Lovegood, actually. Solembum, the werecat that does more than be a Shakespearean riddler or fool, is a Peeves with a brain, in my opinion. The main character, Eragon, seems to have the ideals of Harry Potter. He's a smart boy, but is unsure of things and is pushed into leadership without his true consent.

This novel and series (yes, there is a second novel!) are a great mixture of The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter, with Paolini's touch of imagination.

I, Keety Rhea, give this novel:

The review graphic has been provided by Professor Ulol Kimil.