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Eragon

topic posted Fri, April 23, 2004 - 7:56 AM by  Unsubscribed
I'm two-thirds through this book, and have been disappointed so far. The plot seems trite and predictable, and the writing feels flat.

I've just learned that the author is eighteen-years-old - should I grade this book on a curve? Or, since it's been published in mass-market, should I judge the book equally against its peers?

Has anyone else read this?
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  • Heidi
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    Re: Eragon

    Wed, May 26, 2004 - 10:41 AM
    I keep meaning to pick that one up, but now I'm not so sure. Does the author's age really matter to how well the book is written? What I mean is- is the book any more enjoyable because its written by a young person?
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    • Kat
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      Thu, June 10, 2004 - 6:19 PM
      of course it doesn't matter- if its published it should stand against other published works- if it isn't holding up then its an issue- there have been- in history- many young authors, artists and musicians who were brilliant at a young age- maybe he'll grow in to a talent.
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      • Heidi
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        Re: Eragon

        Tue, June 22, 2004 - 12:38 PM
        True.. Its my understanding that Mary Shelley was only 19 when she wrote Frankenstein. I know there are many other examples but that's the first to pop into my head.
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