I would have to say this is the best book ever. you should probably read it's sequel first. visit alagaesia for more info

best book ever? i beg to differ. i thought the first one was much better. it is realy slow in the begening, even though it opens with the whole death scene and everything. its not as well written as the first one. the first one was very good though

I thought the first one was pretty good too, until I reread it before reading the second one. They both simply aren't written particularly well. The story is easily the strong point of them both, and a few of the characters are pretty good, but the dialogue is pretty bad sometimes and the descriptions aren't great. I suppose neither of the books could really be called "bad," but as far as fantasy novels go, I've read much better. Paolini is young, though. He has potential and plenty of time to improve... if the early fame doesn't spoil him.

finly a post for Eragon and Eldest, so i am not alone in this crappy world lol; I love both books ive read them bost 5 times and reading them agen , ive also playd the game for PS2, playd it and cryd cuz the game suckd so bad. i pray to the gods thay dont screw the movie up like thay did the game