Fantasy book by Christopher Paolini

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The discussion centers on the fantasy book "Eragon" by Christopher Paolini, highlighting its similarities to "The Lord of the Rings" while asserting its uniqueness as a standalone work. The author, who began writing "Eragon" at the age of 17, has also completed the second book in the trilogy, "Eldest." Participants express enthusiasm for both books and suggest the creation of a dedicated book discussion sub-forum to explore these works further.

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This is a fantasy book by by Christopher Paolini which I just finished reading.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0375826688/?tag=pfamazon01-20

It is similar in quite a lot of ways to the Lord of the Rings and in my opinion a very nice book to read.

The second book of the trilogy is Eldest.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/037582670X/?tag=pfamazon01-20

If you have not read this I highly recommend it.
I also think that a Book discussion sub-forum would be nice addition.
 
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Eragon and Eldest are excellent books. It is an extraordinary effort for a first work of a young author. Eragon was written when Paolini was 17-18, and he recently finished Eldest.

I am certainly looking forward to third book.

While there are parallels (themes and archetypal characters) with the Lord of the Rings, I think Paolini's Trilogy stands on its own, and in time, it will become a classic.
 
siddharth said:
This is a fantasy book by by Christopher Paolini which I just finished reading.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0375826688/?tag=pfamazon01-20

It is similar in quite a lot of ways to the Lord of the Rings and in my opinion a very nice book to read.

The second book of the trilogy is Eldest.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/037582670X/?tag=pfamazon01-20

If you have not read this I highly recommend it.
I also think that a Book discussion sub-forum would be nice addition.
I think it's a lot like a combation of Star wars and the lord of the rings.
I think it's a good book. I havn't finished eldest yet.
 
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