Eragon's Guide To Alagaesia (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
A fun, must-have edition to any Dragon Rider’s library Fabulously fun and full of such wonderful, exquisite detail this brilliant book is a wonderful edition to the Eragon series by Christopher Paolini. What began in Eragon and continued in Eldest, Brisinger and Inheritance now comes together in a single companion volume for the younger reader. Specifically targeted more towards the child/ teenager, this fact filled book is stunningly beautiful with its textured cover (blue Dragon skin) and shiny jewels as to stand-out on any bookshelf. At £17.99 (UK pricing) I do feel that it is however extremely overpriced, and so I would highly recommend purchasing a secondhand copy as supposed to one that is brand new ~ as there are only 29 pages. Within the comprehensive guide to Alagaësia you will find…Information on the four races ~ Elves, Men, Dwarves and Urgals. From their clothing and customs to in-depth history and languages. A full-color map of AlagaësiaTextures (such as Feldûnost fur, petals from Ellesméra and a Dragon’s wing)Additional tokens such as a scroll from Eragon Shadeslayer and Dragon knucklebones! The hand-drawn illustrations within this book are so splendid that they bring Eragon’s world vividly to life; from the diverse array of creatures to the land and various places, mountains and oceans. There is so much that one can learn within this book and discover, which is both extremely exciting and highly entertaining hence I can honestly state that this book is highly readable. There is nothing new that is not included within the books but it is displayed in such a way as to enchant many children/ young adults, by transporting them with the pictures and pull-out treats strait into this magical world of Dragons and Dragon Riders. I simply love this book but due to how costly it is, for the amount of content and quality of writing, I have rated it accordingly. *Note: the writing inside is very small.* I got this book given to me along with Inheritance,It is a really great read and really makes the whole Alagaesia experience feel that much more real!There's so much to keep you engaged, letters from Eragon, Saphira and accounts of personal experiences, aswell as the scales of a dragon and the hair of the beasts of the Beor Mountains and so much more!Overall though, there's not much to review about this book because words cannot ruly describe the feeling it gives you.I know only that I always go back to it whenever I'm feeling deprived of the Inheritance cycle and the world of Alagaesia.So I recommend this book, strongly, to everyone who has even the tiniest bit of fondness for the Inheritance cycle, along with Eragon & Saphira.
What do You think about Eragon's Guide To Alagaesia (2009)?
Filled with pictures of the many magical things in the Inheritance series.
—greg
This is a good book to read if you want to know more about the country.
—David
