Eragon - the book

I just finished reading "Eragon" (yeah, I'm a bit behind). Admittedly, after all the hype, I was disappointed. However, since it was apparently written by what? a 15 year old, well, okay, I'm impressed. Yeah, it was plot driven (just like everything else on the market), which was the main source of my disappointment, but his use of language was quite good. Characterization was good for the secondary characters, but I found Eragon's character contraditory at times. It also seemed a bit strange that his swordsmanship and magic were reportedly so good, yet within the first few seconds of a fight (or other such obstacle), he flunks out (ie, he's always one of the first people to get knocked unconscious or get captured). You'd think he'd be able to hold off the enemy a little bit longer if he was really that good.

Should I see the movie? I heard it was a bit of a let down.

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