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Eldest

The Inheritance Cycle, Book 2

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Eldest

By: Christopher Paolini
Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
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Darkness falls.... Despair abounds.... Evil reigns….

Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesméra, land of the elves, for further training in magic and swordsmanship, the vital skills of the Dragon Rider. It is the journey of a lifetime, filled with awe-inspiring new places and people, each day a fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and Eragon isn't sure whom he can trust.

Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle back home in Carvahall - one that puts Eragon in even graver danger.

Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life....

©2005 Christopher Paolini (P)2009 Penguin Audio Action & Adventure Fantasy & Magic Science Fiction & Fantasy
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Satisfying sequel that reflects Paolini's growth. Doyle's narration is good, distinct dragon voices are necessary.

Exciting, thoughtful and moreish.

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Why does he make the dragon characters sound like they’re big, unintelligent, chain smoking bruts? Really distracting

Dragon voices

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It was a bit inappropriate for little kids, but I would really recommend it when they are a bit older

Eragon stood out the most.

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What disappointed you about Eldest - Part One?

The narrator. The story is brilliant!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Saphira, but the Narrator killed her voice. It is supposed to be nice and pleasant sounding voice yet he gives her a gravely throat cancer voice which made me cringe every time she had a vocal line.

Would you be willing to try another one of Gerrard Doyle’s performances?

No!!

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Eldest - Part One?

N/a

Poor narrating

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