The Yellow Bookcase

I did not write the section in italics. That was whomever writes the summaries on the backs of books. My review is printed normally. Please don't sue me.

One boy...                        

One dragon...

A world of adventure.

When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the luck 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 navigates 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...

Right then. For one thing, this summary confuses me. How can an ancient sword give guidance? And why is he navigating "dark enemies of an Empire" if he is opposing the Empire as well? Wouldn't that make them "mutual enemies" or something?

A total Star Wars rip-off. People tell me that it is an utter LOTR rip-off as well, but every fantasy book ever written seems to be a LOTR rip-off. Plus I've never read those books, so I can't give an opinion. It's good, despite it's rip-off-ness (Do not question the wordidity of that word). Lots of dragons, lots of magic, and much better than the movie. Don't even get me started on the movie.

Darkness falls...

Swords clash...

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 magic and swordsmaship, the vital skills of a Dragon Rider. It is the journey of a lifetime, filled with awe-inspiring new places and people, each day a fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and Eragon isn't sure whom he can trust.

Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle back home, one that puts Eragon in even graver danger.

Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with his life...

Yeah...um... sorry. Blanked out there.

Switches between Eragon and Roran's point of view. Eragon's journey isn't really all that exciting. They travel up the river with a couple of dwarves. Not that many adventures. Big battle at the end, but then, there always is. Parts of the book, you just groan and slap your forehead repeatedly, then check back in the book quickly to make sure he really didn't just do that. But then you remember he did, and you resume your groaning and forehead-slapping.

I don't know what they're talking about when they say "Eragon isn't sure whom he can trust". It's not a question of who to trust. We know that. It's getting enough of them, that's the problem.

By Lois H. Gresh

In Christopher Paolini's thrilling Inheritance series, when a young boy named Eragon finds a blue gemstone in the middle of the forest, he has no idea what magic is in store for him. It hatches a sapphire-blue dragon, a member of a race thought to be extinct. Eragon bonds with the dragn and soon discovers that is the first in a new line of Dragon Riders, fated to play a part in a war that is poised to sweep his land.

The Ultimate Unauthorized Eragon Guide is an interactive book that looks deep inside the complex world of Alagaesia to reveal facts behind the magical people, places, and creatures that fill the Inheritance series. Also included in this comprehensive guide: An in-depth look at the many folk references, myths, and legends that form the basis of the books; Fascinating facts about dwarves, giants, shades, and other creatures; A fascinating trip through the lore of dragons; Tips for writing your own fantasy story; A biography of the author; Plus tons of fun boxes and more!

This book is a must-have for any fan of the Inheritance books.

This book has not been authorized or endorsed by Christopher Paolini, Alfred A. Knopf, or anyone involved in the Eragon movie.

This summary makes me laugh, it's so confusing and wrong. She says that the dragons were thought to be extinct, even though Galbatorix clearly has Shrui'kan, his dragon. I have no idea what "poised to sweep his land" means. In one part, Gresh says, "Later, she [Saphira] touches the sword that will be called Ra'zac, and her touch sends the metal shimmering with colors" (Gresh, 51). The sword was already named, its name was Za'roc, not Ra'zac, and it had no magical powers, other than that it never dulled and never broke. Those were with it because it was made by elves.

If you have the chance to buy this book, I would reccomend against it. It's just not worth it. There's no new, exciting information to be gained from it, it just gives a history of fairy creatures (ex: the different types of dragons in folklore).

Release Date: September 20, 2008

Summary: There is as of right now no summary of Brisingr. CP has said "BRISINGR is one of the first words I thought of for this title, and it’s always felt right to me. As the first ancient-language word that Eragon learns, it has held particular significance for his legacy as a Dragon Rider. In this new book, it will be revealed to be even more meaningful than even Eragon could have known." But that's all. I'll update when more information comes out.

www.alagaesia.com This is the official website of the Inheritance Tri-- Cycle. There's a fun little role-playing game in there - try it out! It took me about seven days to finish it, cause I couldn't figure out what the heck the bird holding a scroll was supposed to me. And guess what? When you type in Darn, it says something like "It's okay", or "Sorry", HA!!!

www.shurtugal.com The most complete fansite there is, even if they do only update once a month. I tried looking at other sites once, but all their news had "Thanks to Shur'tugal for the tip" underneath it.