My friends say its O.K...and reviews say its "Great!"...& my friends say the movie's better then the book...so...any other suggestions?!
2006-12-29 10:28:04 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Well, first of all, Eragon is considered a well-written book by professional authors. The author copied stuff from Star Wars, Lord of the Rings [Doesn't Eragon sound DANGEROUSLY CLOSE to Aragon, one of the main characters from Lord of the Rings?], and other stories too.
It's not bad, but far from the best I've read. The only worthy part of reading is for its entertainment. It's not well written, but it's pretty entertaining.
Haven't seen the movie, but the person who plays Eragon looks kinda stupid in the previews.
Movie reviewers will also say a movie is great, even if it's not.
The movie probably is better.
2006-12-29 11:02:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually just finished reading the book before the movie came out. I must say reading the book for me was a lot more pleasurable then the movie. The book adds a lot more detail, action, and mystery than the movie does. The movie cut out some characters and scenes that I actually loved. The movie cuts out several scenes are rearranges them and it isn't as exciting as the scenes flow in the book. Then again you have to figure out your own style. For example I thought the HP books were always better than the movie but the Chronicles of Narnia that was featured as a movie was better as a film than reading it.
2006-12-30 19:35:58 · answer #2 · answered by ~*Steph*~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your friend said the movie was better than the book, then they obviously didn't read the book. Eragon and Eldest are both *amazing* books. There's a lot of depth to them.
Read the books. They're so much better than the movie.
2006-12-29 11:07:41 · answer #3 · answered by youdontneedtoknow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I watched the movie when I was halfway through the book. I liked both. The movie is not that faithful to the book, but it is as close as it could be. I suggest to go and watch the movie, then read the book. The book is really worth reading.
2006-12-29 10:55:29 · answer #4 · answered by Gabriela Z 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the only good advice anyone can give you is to read it and decide for yourself. I know that sounds absolutely unhelpful, but the truth is, no one but you can decide if you like a book or not.
As for this particular one, I saw the movie, and received the book as a Christmas gift. I really enjoyed the movie, and wanted to read the book to fill in some blanks I felt were in the movie, and to really get the whole thing. I don't think I'll be disappointed.
2006-12-29 11:04:07 · answer #5 · answered by nellierslmm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you'll just be dissappointed when the hollywood blockbuster has been messed about with by the scriptwriters and the film doesn't follow the plot.
The Harry Potter films are a prime example.
I was absolutely disgusted with the mess Hollywood made of the very excellent book "Starship Troopers". They had the special effects available so why didn't they do the Paratrooper Attack from space of the planet of humanoids. They didn't even bother with the powered armour for goodness sake!
2006-12-29 10:40:27 · answer #6 · answered by Dazzit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reading Eragon is definately worth the time. I am saying this from a fan's standpoint and as another writer's standpoint. It is a very good book. Once you read the book, bear in mind that the movie could never be as good...but if you still wish to watch the movie...then it is your choice to do so.
2006-12-29 10:36:24 · answer #7 · answered by K.K. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't read Eragon personally, but a good friend of mine has and she won't stop talking about how bad it was! She said it was horribly written (I think it's a series) and she can't understand how it got to be so popular. There's even a website she found where a whole bunch of literary enthusiasts made to rant about how bad the books are! I think that's funny. But hey, maybe she was just being picky. If it was good enough to be made into a movie, maybe it's worth your time!
2006-12-29 10:36:49 · answer #8 · answered by jennabeanski 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is all a remember of opinion yet i do no longer think of they're nicely worth it. The writing is often occurring at maximum suitable and the books hire some distance too many myth cliches. there is not any longer lots characterisation previous the stereotypical myth tropes - the farmboy with a great destiny, the smart old mentor - YAWN! a great form of human beings did relish those books yet as quickly as I examine all of it i'd desire to work out develop into somebody stealing from another myth novel/author available. and then having the cheek to evaluate himself to Tolkien!
2016-12-18 21:24:17 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reading should always be recommended.
The book will give much more detail and insights than the movie but the movie will be more visually dramatic.
Chunks may be missing from the film and you understand more about the story by reading the book.
2006-12-29 10:37:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋