An impressively original book with its thrills and spills, its inventiveness, its wit and continuous readability

A wonderful new Pratchett-style fantasy: funny and thrilling enough for anyone who can read fluently

Funny and exciting

Terry Pratchett's funny, fast-moving story makes provocative reading for all computer game players . . . Makes a serious point out of a ridiculously comic example

Everyone should read Terry Pratchett. Maybe it should be part of the National Curriculum?

It's a story of mystery, excitement and magic...a riproaring story (also featured in Haverhill Echo).

This is an action-packed fantasy adventure that will appeal to both adults and younger readers.

Exciting tale.

From the very first sentence we are plunged into a dangerous fantasy world.

Teenagers will love Eragon...thrills, spills and danger...Who could resist?

Paolini's dragon epic shows he's a breath of hot air.

Mentions promotional event at the Cheltenham Festival

Article about the success of the book which is number 1 in the US charts

Short review

Included in Cheltenham Festival round-up of the first week: "author of the much-loved fantasy adventure Eragon

Eragon dabbles in magic - as does the author, as this book is wonderful...a real page-turner, the best adventure tale you'll ever read.

Interview with Christopher Paolini

Sophisticated...a plot following Eragon's cousin is compelling.

Paolini writes beautifully of another world full of magic. This second of a trilogy is a must for fantasy fans.

With Eldest [Paolini's] writing is far more assured...there's no denying Paolini knows how to tell a story.

If you want a book filled to the brim with adventures, magic, fighting and a fiendishly twisty story, pick Eragon and Eldest and I guarantee it will be hard to resist the lure of these titles.

Puts its teenage author firmly on the best-seller lists.

The scenes and characters were described so well I could create a picture in my head of everything - reader review (aged 12).

A most stunning piece of literature.

Fluent and action-filled.

Paolini has matured as a writer, but lost none of the imagination that makes this series such compulsive reading.

Better than the Harry Potter books... I can't wait for the next one.

Older neophytes of the genre will devour this with relish

An impressive achivement by such a young writer.

I strongly recommend this book to anyone, young or old, who appreciates loyalty, love, friendship and bravery. Uncommonly brilliant.

This is a fantastic book