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Eldest

Christopher Paolini (1998)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages704 (Doorstopper (600+))
Series/the-inheritance-cycle" #
SettingSecondary World
CSM age13+
Goodreads4.05/5 (496666)
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

WarViolenceDeathGriefBlood

Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeFound FamilyMentor FigureQuest

Hero archetypes

Dragon Rider / DragonboundChosen OneApprentice

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistReluctant Hero

Tropes

Dragon CompanionChosen OneTraining ArcMentor FigureQuestWarPolitical IntrigueComing of AgeSecondary WorldHigh Fantasy

Themes

Coming of AgePower and ResponsibilityWar and Its CostsMentorshipIdentityLoyaltySacrifice

Synopsis

Explore Eldest by Christopher Paolini, an epic fantasy sequel of dragons, war, political intrigue, and a hero forged through brutal training.

Tags

Epic FantasyHigh FantasyDragonsQuest Fantasy