Eragon Opinions? [merged]
01-27-04, 11:00 PM
#1
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Des Moines, WA
Posts: 3,876
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Eragon Opinions?
I saw Eragon in the bookstore, and it isn't very expensive so I thought of picking it up... but I haven't done it yet. I was wondering if anyone has read it, and how it is. I searched and in another thread someone said it is the "American follow up to Harry Potter". I really like the Harry Potter series, but is this just the same story reahshed or something? Thanks.
01-29-04, 06:26 PM
#4
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Little Rock, AR
Posts: 4,086
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I know a lot of people are enjoying this book ... kids and adults alike. I read the first couple of chapters and could not get into it because the sentences were all very short, making the flow seem really choppy to me. But hey, maybe I was just in a mood ....
06-01-04, 06:24 AM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I just read this book and really enjoyed it. It is Potter-esque in the sense of a boy gaining and learning about his powers (but it reminded me more of Luke Skywalker than Harry Potter). I was a bit slow to warm up to it, I think he spends a lot of time setting the scene but it builds up momentum as it goes.
06-01-04, 08:38 AM
#6
Mod Emeritus
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Outside of the U.S.A.
Posts: 10,674
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Hadn't heard of the books until now....
Fox 2000, a division of 20th Century Fox announced that they have bought the rights for Eragon and are scheduled to release the film in 2005.
"We read the book very early in manuscript form when the family was trying to self-publish it," says Elizabeth Gabler, president of Fox 2000 said in an article in USA Today (1/20/04). "We found the core relationship between a boy and a dragon who share a telepathic connection a strong concept for a movie."
"We read the book very early in manuscript form when the family was trying to self-publish it," says Elizabeth Gabler, president of Fox 2000 said in an article in USA Today (1/20/04). "We found the core relationship between a boy and a dragon who share a telepathic connection a strong concept for a movie."
06-01-04, 11:47 AM
#7
DVD Talk Legend
There was a Pern TV series very deep into preproduction before the plug was pulled, not too long ago either. Not sure what happened.
I remember seeing this book at the store and being somewhat interested. I'm guessing it's not part of an established series?
tks
I remember seeing this book at the store and being somewhat interested. I'm guessing it's not part of an established series?
tks
06-02-04, 05:01 PM
#9
DVD Talk Legend
I read this book not too long ago. Although it has a very slow start, it picks up quite a bit and becomes pretty exciting near the end. It isn't bad for a book written by a 15 year old.
I will pick up the sequel when it comes out.
I will pick up the sequel when it comes out.
06-09-04, 02:58 PM
#12
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 274
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by mllefoo
It also doesn't hurt when your parents own a publishing company, huh?
It also doesn't hurt when your parents own a publishing company, huh?
I'm amazed that a 15-year-old kid could write a book that has become so popular. I definitely admire him, despite reports that the story is basically a different take on Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Haven't read the book myself, but I might check it out at the library some time.
09-20-04, 01:54 PM
#13
DVD Talk Legend
I finished this last week and really enjoyed it. I was in Border's last night and they've re-released it with the first few pages of the second book, and a foldout map. The excerpt from the next book is pretty intense, and you can tell his writing is getting better.
09-20-04, 10:26 PM
#14
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: In my secret underground lair, plotting to TAKE OVER THE WORLD!!! Bwuaaahahahaha!!
Posts: 4,590
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
I have this from the library, and will read it in the next couple of days. I also picked up Artemis Fowl, and I thoroughly enjoyed all three books.
11-11-04, 05:46 PM
#15
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: In my secret underground lair, plotting to TAKE OVER THE WORLD!!! Bwuaaahahahaha!!
Posts: 4,590
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
I just read this, and I found it to be well-written and an enjoyable story. I am anticipating the next book in the trilogy, Eldest.
10-18-06, 05:47 AM
#17
Cool New Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Eragon
Has anyone read this? I was in doubt when I started it but I just got sucked in more and more as I read. Amazing.
I heard they're bringing a film out based on it? Anyone know where I can find out some more about this?
I heard they're bringing a film out based on it? Anyone know where I can find out some more about this?
10-18-06, 10:06 AM
#20
Cool New Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
ah thanks guys,
haha yeah i know google it google it!
i found the link to the film now its out Dec 15th
www.eragonmovie.com
does anyone know much more about the film adaptation? who else has read the books? x
haha yeah i know google it google it!
i found the link to the film now its out Dec 15th
www.eragonmovie.com
does anyone know much more about the film adaptation? who else has read the books? x
Last edited by parkourking; 10-19-06 at 05:06 PM. Reason: got website wrong
10-18-06, 11:11 AM
#21
DVD Talk Legend
10-18-06, 11:46 AM
#22
DVD Talk Legend
Book was entertaining enough, and have to say sucked me in a little bit...On an off topic note, I am assuming by your name that you are a Parkour runner?
10-19-06, 05:09 PM
#23
Cool New Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
ha no i'm not but my friend is. He was on my mind and the name I wanted was taken so I chose that one. http://www.worldwidejam.tv he's on this sits doing a euro tour, rob green, if your interested
10-31-06, 04:32 AM
#24
Cool New Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
There is a new movie trailer on http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/er...railer_lg.html now which IMO is much better than the first!
10-31-06, 11:36 AM
#25
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 384
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by TeeSeeJay
The only thing I know about it is that the author was like 17 when he wrote it. I'm pissed about that because I'm jealous.
I am slightly interested in reading this. I saw Eldest in the store and it is a BEAST.
Last edited by ceeece; 10-31-06 at 11:40 AM.
