Eragon

Updated Review 2023:
This book is enjoyable and fun. It is apparent that this book takes a lot of inspiration from other works in fantasy (Tolkien and Le Guin's works to name the two that I noticed most), however, it doesn't mean that the book is bad. Is this book a work of genius from a young author like I once thought it was when I was young? No. I wouldn't say so. However, was it published by a young author? Yes. Was it successful in finding an audience and a people that enjoy it enough for the book to be a success? Yes.

A bit slow at times, but ultimately a good book. I must have been in a fog or something when I wrote my 2017 review, as I didn't find it difficult to imagine the world that Paolini created this go around. Great stuff and will definitely read the next books and re-read this series from time to time over the years.

2017 Review:
The only complaint I have is, sometimes, I have a hard time envisioning the world that Paolini created. The description of things is difficult to understand sometimes. Other than that, it is a great book.