is this book any good?
i love harry potter is as good as harry potter?
and im 20 years old is it childish for me?
thank you
plz no spoilers :)
2007-01-16 01:59:00 · 6 answers · asked by blanco b 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I waited to read the first Harry Potter for a couple of years. I was afraid anything so popular would be terrible, as bestsellers sometimes are -- but I loved it, and have read the entire series to date.
I picked up Eragon with similar fears -- that it would be derivative or amateurish -- but again, I found it delightful. The book is very readable, as is the sequel Eldest (I went out and bought it immediately after I finished Eragon).
I am 36 years old. I do read everything, but I don't like everything I read, and I liked Eragon very much. Pick up a copy!
2007-01-16 02:51:03 · answer #1 · answered by matrolph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eragon is a very good book. It depends on personal opinion, but I like Eragon and Eldest better than the Harry Potter series. And I'm 23 too. It's almost amazing to find these books in the Young Adults/Teens sections of bookstores.
2007-01-16 14:15:11 · answer #2 · answered by Maverick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read the book Eragon and didn't like it much for I believe the whole dragon rider concept is plagerized. In a high school english class I read a small chaper in a textbook(that I wish I remember what it was and the name of the story) about a small boy that wanted a dragon. In the end of the little story the dragon had chosen the small boy thus when he grew older he would become a dragon rider/trainer. So I'm not too sure if I like the book. Plus it has strong similarities to the Lord of The Rings seris. So I don't consider the book to be a orginal work. So many books these days are copy cats.
2007-01-16 11:35:49 · answer #3 · answered by missgigglebunny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eragon is a good book, as is Eldest, the sequel. I personally do not like the story as much as Harry Potter, but that is a personal preference (plot points, writing style and personal reasons).
I'm 24 and currently in a graduate program studying Children's and Young Adult literature, so as far as I'm concerned, you're never too old for good fiction, no matter who the intended audience.
2007-01-16 15:47:14 · answer #4 · answered by Kate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way, its not childish at all! I am a twenty three year old, middle school math teacher and I love both Harry Potter and Eragon. I wouldn't say that it is as good as Harry Potter but it is definitely a good read. It is a great fantasy story! I hope you read it and enjoy it.
2007-01-16 10:56:41 · answer #5 · answered by lauren0459 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would agree with what the other two people wrote. It is not as good as Harry Potter, its not quite as elaborate or complex but it is a great Hero Quest style story. I really enjoyed the first book, the second one less so. I have found though that the middle book of a trilogy is oftn not the best because it is merely set up for the climax. I am curious to see how the series ends before i pass judgement. Its a good read though, definately worth picking up.
Another really Good book that is considered young adult but i loved is Endymion Spring its a great book for people who love books.
Happy reading
2007-01-16 11:20:47 · answer #6 · answered by Courtney C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋