“I believe that many who find that 'nothing happens' when they sit down, or kneel down, to a book of devotion, would find that the heart sings unbidden while they are working their way through a tough bit of theology with a pipe in their teeth and a pencil in their hand.”
C.S. Lewis - Introduction to "On the Incarnation" by St. Athanasius


10.27.06

Eragon – Getting Started

Posted in Literature at 6:30 pm by Adam B.

Eragon CoverSo, I just started the “#1 Bestseller” Eragon by Christopher Paolini. On the back of the flap I read that he started this book when he was 15 and he finished by 19. When I started I was suspicious that the entire book would be written in text speak. I am happy to report this is not the case. I am still getting introduced to the characters but it reads like someone who just finished studying for their SATs. I am coming across words like taciturn, incredulous, convoluted. Don’t get me wrong, I have no problem with a hefty vocabulary, I just can’t forget the images on the flashcards I used to learn these words myself. If I hadn’t read that he was so young I would have passed over these without a thought.
I think I’m just jealous.

2 Comments »

  1. Lonnie said,

    October 29, 2006 at 1:24 pm

    Yes, I found the two books refreshing and simple. I really liked them and look forward to the movie and the third book. (yes he is like 19 and richer than I ever will be). It does read like someone who is just starting to write, and is young…but he is both of those, so I can forgive him that.

  2. Adam B. said,

    October 29, 2006 at 1:29 pm

    As I have continued I have found the plot mildly predictable, but at the same time creative. If someone is looking to bone up on the basics of writing this is a good introduction to the tools a writer needs to be successful.

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