Eldest
Eldest is a 2005 dragon fantasy and adventure fiction novel by Christopher Paolini. It takes readers to Alagaesia and battle field in Dragons. It features Eragon, Saphira and Varden. Readers will find themes of youths' writings, dragons, magic and animals.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.1 out of 5 from 81 ratings, and 433 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 73 editions across 12 languages.
At about 705 pages, most readers finish it in 12–13 hours.
About Eldest
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, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider. Ages 12+. 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, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure. 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. Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle–one that might put Eragon in even graver danger. Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . .
Quick answers
Who wrote Eldest?
Eldest was written by Christopher Paolini and first published in 2005.
What genre is Eldest?
It is usually shelved as Dragon Fiction and Adventure.
How long is Eldest?
The median edition has 705 pages, about 12–13 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Eldest?
Readers who like it often enjoy Bone, The Dragonet Prophecy and A Clash of Kings.
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