Eragon, Christopher Paulini
Title: Eragon
Author: Christopher Paulini
Published:
Category: YA, science fiction
Rating:7.5/10
"When Eragon finds a polished blue 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 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. . . ."
This was my first proper science fiction book and I loved it, the writing is superb and truly beautiful. Although it is quite a simple story it kept me geussing all thee way through.(there is also a lovely lady called arya!)
