Review “Eragon by Christoper Paolini” (must read)
Hello everyone, back with me Ajeng writer era. i’m not really good at writing actually. But, here i am. Im going to talk about novel that I’ve read recently: “Eragon by Christopher Paolini”. To be honest, I am not finish this novel yet. Because, I tend to lose interest pretty quickly (this is just me. not the book). And also, the genre of this novel is is fantasy. It is hard for me to imagine what happens in this novel. The dragon, elves, hills, and a lot of characters that never ever i imagined before. Well ya, let’s give it a shot.
The story began with the guy named Eragon living in the peaceful village of Carvahall in Spine. One day, while hunting in Spine, he stumbles upon something weird. Tries to sell it for some meat to take home, but when he mentions finding it in Spine, nobody wants to buy it. So, he brings it back home, turns out it’s a shiny blue dragon egg. Curiosity piqued, he hides it in his house’s basement. One night, the egg hatches, and out comes a little blue female dragon. Eragon names her Saphira, and they quickly bond. But their happiness doesn’t last long.
Eragon and Saphira’s journey is filled with obstacles and dangerous enemies. Carvahall gets attacked by the Ra’zac, these brutal creatures sent by the evil King Galbatorix to kill Eragon and Saphira. They burn Eragon’s house and kill his uncle, Garrow, who tries to protect Eragon and Saphira. Angry as hell, Eragon swears to avenge his uncle. They flee Carvahall and seek refuge in Ellesmera, the land of the elves where they meet Brom, a wounded Dragon Rider. Brom becomes Eragon’s mentor, teaching him magic and how to be a true Dragon Rider. In Ellesmera, they meet Oromis, a wise Dragon Rider, and Glaedr, his powerful dragon, who continue Eragon’s training.
In Ellesmera, they also meet Arya, a mysterious elf with great power. Arya aids them on their journey and becomes Eragon’s close friend. Together, they head to the Varden, a rebellion against Galbatorix’s rule. On the way, they encounter Durza, a powerful Shade serving Galbatorix, and a fierce battle ensues. Arya saves Eragon using her strong magic.
Finally, they arrive at the Varden, where they’re warmly welcomed. Eragon becomes a respected leader, and Saphira becomes a symbol of hope. They prepare for a big war against Galbatorix and his army, with Eragon gearing up to face him in the ultimate showdown.
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Interesting facts I found out is that dragon eggs were believed to be extinct, yet Eragon managed to find one. Also, the use of the Ancient Language, a language used by the Dragon Riders with magical powers. Pretty cool, right? And there were some funny moments too. Like when Eragon tries to raise Saphira, they kinda seem like two kids growing up together. And when Eragon learns to ride Saphira at high speed, he keeps falling off. Poor guy, but it’s funny. I’m not sure if this counts as a fact or not. But when you switch the “E” with “D” in “Eragon,” you get the word “Dragon” pretty cool.
But there were definitely some sad moments too. Like when Eragon witnesses his uncle’s death at the hands of the Ra’zac. Losing someone he considered a father figure obviously leaves a deep sadness for Eragon.
The character development is pretty solid. Eragon’s depicted as a brave, smart, and determined young man with a strong sense of justice. Saphira is a loyal, smart, and brave dragon, always there to help him out. Oromis is a wise mentor, like a father figure to Eragon. Arya is a beautiful, mysterious, and powerful elf, Eragon’s loyal friend.
Overall, this story is suitable for everyone. It’s not too heavy and touches on themes of family, friendship, and struggle. What I liked about it is the unpredictable plot that really pushes your imagination to the limit. Give it a read, folks!
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