Eragon
When Eragon finds a polished 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...
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Christopher Paolini
Christopher Paolini, the author of the Inheritance Cycle series, is a name that evokes images of dragons soaring through fantastical skies and young heroes embarking on perilous quests. Paolini's rise to fame is as remarkable as the worlds he creates — a testament to the power of imagination and perseverance.
Born in 1983 in Southern California, Paolini grew up surrounded by books, nature, and a deep love for science fiction and fantasy. Homeschooled from an early age, he found solace in writing and developed a profound connection with the stories that sparked his imagination. By the age of 15, he had written the first draft of Eragon, the book that would eventually catapult him into literary stardom. Self-publishing the novel at first, Paolini's hard work paid off when Eragon was picked up by Alfred A. Knopf, marking the beginning of an incredible journey.
The Inheritance Cycle
In a world where dragons are both feared and revered, The Inheritance Cycle invites readers into a realm of ancient magic, epic battles, and a young hero’s transformative journey. From the very first page of Eragon, Christopher Paolini weaves a tale that is as vast as the lands it explores — a land where destiny and danger walk hand in hand, and the fate of kingdoms rests on the shoulders of an unlikely dragon rider.
The Inheritance Cycle consists of five primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Related series Tales from Alagaësia
Book Reviews
Eragon is the first book of the Inheritance series. I wasn't sure what to expect when I began to read Eragon. I had heard many bad and good reviews about this book. That's why I was a bit cautious when I read it. Eragon isn't a spectacular fantasy book, but it's a readable book. The writing is often quite horrible, but I must confess that I've read worse books. I finally decided to give this book two stars, because there are worse fantasy books out there.