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Eragon

Christopher Paolini (1998)

SubgenreFairy Tale Retelling
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages561 (Chunky (400-600))
Series/the-inheritance-cycle" #
SettingHistorical
CSM age12
Goodreads3.97/5 (1957068)
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeathWarDeath of Parent

Positive tags

Coming of AgeAdventureFound FamilyMentor FigureQuest

Hero archetypes

Chosen OneDragon Rider / DragonboundOrphan

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistReluctant Hero

Tropes

Dragon CompanionChosen OneComing of AgeOrphanMentor FigureRebellionAncient Evil ReturnsTraining ArcQuestMagic Academy

Themes

Coming of AgeDestiny vs Free WillPower and ResponsibilityLoyalty and BetrayalGood vs EvilMentorshipIdentity

Synopsis

Discover Eragon by Christopher Paolini, a classic epic fantasy of dragons, ancient magic, rebellion, and a hero’s journey that shaped a generation.

Tags

Epic FantasyDragon RidersSword and SorceryHero's Journey