Chris he/they reviewed Eldest by Christopher Paolini (The Inheritance Cycle, #2)
A great continuation of the story
5 stars
This books solves many of the problems of the first novel by accepting other narrators, allowing voices besides Eragon's to be prominent. These perspectives show Paolini's attention to the consequences of choices made by the characters.
While Roran and Nasuada's sections bored me as a child when I was more obsessed with Eragon's "hero's journey," I found them endlessly fascinating this read. Roran has to assume leadership of Carvahall to save his village and Nasuada faces endless problems leading the Varden. Their leadership, community development, and steadfastness in the face of adversity are just as praiseworthy as Eragon's strength and determination.