Eragon
Eragon is a 2000 fae fiction and dragon fantasy novel by Christopher Paolini. It takes readers to Fantasy world of Alagaësia in Fantasy. Characters include Eragon. It deals with dragons, magic, Violence and dwarves.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.8 out of 5 from 229 ratings, and 1,126 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 91 editions across 8 languages. It appeared on the New York Times Series Books bestseller list in 2008.
At about 576 pages, most readers finish it in 10–11 hours.
About Eragon
One boy... One dragon... A world of adventure. When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic, and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands.
Awards & lists
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Series Books, 2008
Quick answers
Who wrote Eragon?
Eragon was written by Christopher Paolini and first published in 2000.
What genre is Eragon?
It is usually shelved as Fae & Fairy Fiction, Dragon Fiction and Adventure.
How long is Eragon?
The median edition has 576 pages, about 10–11 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Eragon?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Dragonet Prophecy, The Silmarillion and A Dance With Dragons.
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