This book has great!! It has one scene where Brom and Eragon drink a little to much and having hang-overs in the morning. there is a death of one of a main characters. One of main characters use some lauguage (its saids Murtagh swore or crused depending on the situation) and that like five or six times. There is magic and fighting between good and evil althrough out the Inheritance Cycle (four books). Over all this is not one to miss!!!

I started reading this book and loved it. But I read farther into it (where Eragon is talking to the butcher) and, to my dissapointment, there was some language. I do not believe in reading, hearing, or saying any language, and I stopped reading the book right there. I would not recomend this book.

I read this book when it first came out and loved it. I have since read all the others and anticipate the fourth (and final) installment when it comes out. However, when my 9 year old daughter brought it home from the library, I was concerned it may be too violent for her. She is a sensitive child and I am afraid the imagery may be too much for her right now. (An instance of a pile of dead bodies including an infant with a spear through it especially concerns me.) After reading the reviews on this site, I have decided to ask her to wait to read it until next year at the earliest.

I love this book! I love all the magic in it and yes even the violence. It's a great book, especially for older kids; I rated it 13+ because there are seriously HUGE words in this book, and lots of them. I'm a really good English student, and neither me nor my mom knew some of the words! So have a dictionary in hand! Only bad thing about this book is that sometimes they over describe things, that's probably why the book is so long!

Probably the most inspirational thing about this book is how a young writer accomplished such a great piece of literature. I recommend this for pre-teens and up. The only content that may be questionable is the depictions of blood and gore, and some people might be turned off by the use of magic and divination.

Can't say enough good about it. Contrary to what this review says, IT IS NOT PLAGUERISM! The plot is spine-chilling, the characters are well thought out, and the story is unpredictable. This book got me through the swine flu! You'll be on the edge of your seat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As far as I've read, which isn't very far, maybe half the book, violence is a small issue for me, but otherwise it is amazing and I adore Christopher Paolini for writing the Inheritance cycle . Yes, many deaths and piles of bodies does sound very gross and inappropriate. As a preteen, I find this mild as I prefer to read books out of my age group. It simply must cling to the plot as it is a good vs. evil story. Language is not a major issue either, so far, in my perspective. Others say the butcher and Eragon's conversation is not needed, inappropriate and especially the one word used. The conversation with the butcher and Eragon is a mild argument, from my thought, as the butcher is implying that the Spine is a cursed place, referring to a description earlier in the beginning where strange men and creatures emerge from the woods. Eragon is great role model to young children who can understand the book. He holds bravery and confidence in his grasp. I would also suggest to parents that if your child is reading for fantasy enjoyment or educational purposes alike, let them read in a silent area such as their room or a library if you come across one. I read in my sun room as noise doesn't pass through the walls as much. Also, if they are reading and concentrating hard, and keep repeating the same page out of noisiness from others, turn the volume down on TVs, computers, stereos, and such. Otherwise, perfect for a vocab lesson, which can be educational if they are entering middle school. Many words are from Paolini's big vocabulary; some being unreadable at first, but will be understandable afterwords.

eragon was a great book. the beginning was a little boring, but at the end, you reflect and say,"WOW what a great book!" It is captivating and if you are like me and looking for some great book, this is the one I recommend. Parts of the book are sad yes, but there is also a fiery crush that the main character (eragon) has on somebody. (its a secret. you have to find out yourself) 5 stars and you will want to read more. TRUST ME!

for anyone who can read this is a awesome book i love all of them and have read them tons of times i would say if ur kids can read they should be ok