Kim M. (Eucalia) reviewed on 3/15/2009 + 52 more book reviews

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This is the second novel in a series by a very young author. I wasn't impressed at first that the author had matured much since the first novel, but about halfway through I think I could sense a change. The story is good: this is definitely not a Lord of the Rings copycat (although if I recall correctly the first book may have been). At first it felt like the author was trying too hard. It's ok if he said something, he doesn't always need to aver, assert or pronounce it. He uses "big" words sometimes where they just felt out of place. But halfway through it got better. New characters were added who were very interesting. I liked the way the story was told alternating between Eragon and Roran's points of view. I didn't see the ending coming and it's a doozy. You don't find out why this novel is titled "Eldest" until 40 pages from the end. When you get to the end the story is definitely not finished. This is a good book--not fantastic, but definitely good. I'll be reading the third book soon.

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