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Mithalwen · 01-23-2005, 01:47 PM

I have read very little fantasy because they seem to be so often Tolkien rip-offs (I have read Hitch-hikers, Narnia and Pratchett) but although a lot of the names and concepts are clearly Tolkien inspired, I have just read and really enjoyed "Eragon" by Christopher Paolini. It has a gripping plot even if Alagaesia is not as richly drawn as Middle Earth.

01-23-2005, 01:47 PM	#10
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,463	I have read very little fantasy because they seem to be so often Tolkien rip-offs (I have read Hitch-hikers, Narnia and Pratchett) but although a lot of the names and concepts are clearly Tolkien inspired, I have just read and really enjoyed "Eragon" by Christopher Paolini. It has a gripping plot even if Alagaesia is not as richly drawn as Middle Earth. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace