Eldest

“A compelling and action-filled adventure . . . a galloping good example of its genre”

Daily Telegraph

“This book is an achievement. Readers . . . will be transported”

Sunday Times

“A portrayal of true affection between boy and dragon ... Paolini writes like someone gripped by his own story”

Guardian

“A stirring fantasy of epic proportions”

The Bookseller

“PRAISE FOR ERAGON: 'A winner ... tip of the hat to young master Paolini'”

Anne McCaffrey, author of The Dragonriders of Pern series

“Named by the Bag of Books bookshop as a strong summer title”

The Bookseller

“Bound for the bestsellers.”

Publishing News

“The plot of Eldest is dense with detail, action and magic. paolini's serious storytelling style combines well with his creation of compelling characters and dramatic set pieces.”

South China Morning Post

“This is an incredible book for people aged 10-17 years old...”

Books for Keeps

“Deeply engaging and full of intimate and extraordinary details about the characters and the world they live in, this is a tale which will leave the reader asking for more. There is no doubt that Christopher Paolini is a very skilled writer who is continuing the tradition set by J.R.R. Tolkien when he wrote his famous "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.”

Through The Looking Glass

“A fantastic thrilling adventure that transports you to another land with a young boy and his trusty dragon.”

Betty Bookmark

“This is action packed stuff, and much like Harry Potter, the kind of entertaining fantasy that anyone can enjoy.”

The South Wales Argus

“A fast-paced, action-packed, well-plotted fantasy adventure”

Newcastle Upon Tyne Evening Chronicle

“A grand, fantastic tale. 4 stars.”

Flipside

“...a joy to read.”

Dreamwatch