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Inheritance Cycle Omnibus: Eragon and Eldest (The Inheritance Cycle) | 
| Author: Christopher Paolini
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Category: Book
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 214661
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Young Adult
Pages: 1216
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 2.1
ISBN: 0375857044
EAN: 9780375857041
ASIN: 0375857044
Publication Date: July 8, 2008
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Enjoy every word of the first two books in the Inheritance cycle in one convenient volume. Featuring brand new cover art and never before seen original manuscript pages!
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 A wonderful choice September 11, 2008
Dale Harris (Colorado Springs, CO)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you're reading this review, then you're probably thinking about buying this book (or both books I guess). Well, since my version hasn't shipped yet, I can't say that I've read it, but I guess since I read the first two separately, that I can kind of guess what's going to happen. Let me tell you that this book (again, two in one) is an absolute must read. If you're any kind of fan of Tolkien, Jordan, or Goodkind, then you will definitely enjoy these books. There is one condition that you must meet before reading this book though; you can't have any problem with the age-old saga of Star Wars. This book regrettably follows a similar plot, but trust me, it's a good thing. All you have to do is pretend that they don't exist in the same time frame. Pretend that Paolini never saw the movies or read the books and that you're reading it fresh out of his mind. If you take the story as a stand-alone, you'll enjoy it 10 times more than if you sit there comparing the two stories all day. I think Star Wars has a lot of merit in it's own right, but Eragon and Eldest bring a whole new level to the story. You have to treat it as a separate entity. If you can do that, then you will enjoy the story, I guarantee. That is, if you're a fan of those other authors I mentioned previously.
I LIKE THEM ALL, INCLUDING AUDIO BOOKS August 30, 2008
De Witt Morgan (Southern California)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
My goodness, such passionate reviews. Let me add my own passion to the mix. I am an OLD dude, and I have been reading since I was a little tad. I read everything I can get my hands on, or, if I have nothing, even the back of cereal boxes will do. I have to read! I LOVE this series! I have been reading fantasy, and science fiction, Cowboys and Indians, adventure of all kinds, for all of my life.
One must remember that Christopher was 16-17 years old when he began this series, so his imagination was able to soar. Yes, there is a relationship to the "Dragon Riders of Pern." Yes, there is a relationship to Tolkin, but so what? If you are writing stories of "Smokey the Bear," there will be similarities to other bear stories, So how would one write a story without having it "sort of" relate to some other story?
In Eragon, Saphira becomes a very lovable part of the story. She is intelligent, sometimes funny, always wise, and a wonderful conscience of Eragon. The dragons of Pern, were none of these, but were none the less, loveable.
The series is VERY enjoyable, and I can hardly wait for the release of Bersingr, and the good news is that the story has grown so epic, that a forth book is now necessary.
So my friends, just read, or listen, and enjoy the story as written. Don't try to relate it to other books, enjoy it for what it is, an epic journey into the world of magic, dragons, elves, dwarfs, and other mystical creatures. Time well spent. Try it on audio too, the readings add a LOT to the story with the variety of voices. I listen in my truck, it makes the drive seem way too short.
Imagine the Possibilities August 29, 2008
White Wolf (Lincoln, NE USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I know a lot of people are criticizing these books because they do remind you of other books you've read or movies you've seen, but that is what I love about them. It's like putting the best plots you've ever read or seen into a mixer to see what you can make out of it. The end result is bound to be something fantastic when all the ingredients were fantastic to begin with. Besides Paolini isn't that old so we get the best of both worlds. We get an author who is still young enough to remember what it's like to create your own adventures and old enough to know how to put a pen to paper so the rest of us can share in his excitement.
I love Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Harry Potter and Dragonriders of Pern and I love that I am reminded of all of them in these stories. It's kind of like a continuing legacy of entertainment. While totally new ideas are good to read too sometimes you just want the story to never end.
For those of us who love every adventure and reliving them in countless different ways these books are for you.
 A real Review August 29, 2008
M. Masten
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Ok let me say first that i do not like that they released an omnibus book with the first 2 when the third book is coming out in a month to finish the trilogy. I That is where my disappointment ends.
The reviews below compare this book to random fantasy stories that have little to do with this books plot other then that they share a genre (fantasy). In some ways EVERY fantasy book is a cliche or can be said to have taken things form this book or that book. Just because in the story there are "dragonriders" does not mean it is a rip off of Anne Mccaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern.
I found this book to be entertaining. I was pleasantly surprised after seeing the horrible movie they produced from it. It has a lot of depth considering it was meant for children and is an easy read. The pages flew bye and i am excited to read the third book. I won't go into to much detail because it is a crime to spoil the books. All i can say is ignore the reviews that seem to pop up all over new fantasy books claiming its a rip off of "insert classic tail here" those that say this probably haven't read much other then that series and look in the broadest possible view of the book. under there theory every book that has an elf or a dwarf or has a quest where a group goes out to conquer and enemy would be a rip off of the lord of the rings. every book that has dragons in it is obviously a rip off of Dragonriders of Pern. I cant even come up with one that would work for star wars as it is so far off in left field i don't think even the person who posted it or George Lucas himself could explain it.
 A waste of time, money and trees August 19, 2008
Mark
2 out of 8 found this review helpful
I am truly perplexed as to how such a book can be a best seller, even among children's books...
Mix the Belgariad (the peasant boy with a mysterious background and a blue circle on his hand) with the Dragonriders of Pern (defenders of civilisation with a psychic connection to flying dragons), add a few elves and just about every single plot cliche you can find in the fantasy genre (impossible love with an elf,et cetera, et cetera and yes, it will probably be "revealed" that Eragon is the son of Big Bad Guy or, more likely, of his Numero Uno Henchman - thus the possible "tragic showdown" with his half brother Doohickey the other dragonrider), not to mention the mediocre plot and pacing from the first book that is shot to hell in the second one ...
If you are nonetheless sufficiently perseverant and through sheer force of will (or simple masochism)manage to slug through these two books, odds are that you will swear an oath to the deity or other supernatural manifestation of your choice NEVER to read ANYTHING else remotely related to this series.
If you onetheless feel that you absolutely must read this, borrow it from a library, it makes a painful experience just a little bit cheaper.
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