Eldest
by Christopher Paolini
★ Top 5 book of 2005 · #5 on Best Books of 2005
After helping save the rebels from the king's forces, Eragon and his dragon Saphira head to the elves' land for Dragon Rider training. Betrayal and doubt follow him, while his cousin Roran faces his own battle.
Best for: Young readers who love dragons, swordplay and epic quests, aged 12 and up
Eldest is #5 on BookWard's Best Books of 2005, out of 52 2005 books that cleared our data bar.
What Eldest is about
Eragon and his dragon Saphira have just rescued the rebel state from the forces of King Galbatorix, the cruel ruler of the Empire. Victory, though, brings little rest. Eragon must journey to Ellesmera, the land of the elves, to continue his training as a Dragon Rider, learning both magic and swordsmanship.
Trouble follows him there. Chaos and betrayal swirl around him, and he cannot be sure whom to trust. Meanwhile his cousin Roran faces a new battle of his own, one that could place Eragon in even greater danger. The story deals with loyalty, growing into power, and standing against tyranny. It suits readers aged twelve and up who enjoy an earnest, adventurous fantasy.
Eldest on the Best Books of 2005
Eldest came out in 2005. Of the 52 books first published in 2005 that met BookWard's data bar, it ranks #5 on our Best Books of 2005 list.
Why it made the list: 626 readers have shelved it on Open Library; readers rate it 4.1 out of 5 (81 ratings); 36 are reading it right now. The list ranks each year’s books on how many readers have picked them up, how highly readers rate them, and how many are reading them right now.
Nearby on the 2005 list
- The Glass Castle Jeannette Walls, #3
- Looking for Alaska John Green, #4
- Freakonomics Steven D. Levitt, #6
- Twilight Stephenie Meyer, #7
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The numbers behind it
- Readers: 433 want to read it, 36 are reading it now and 157 have read it, according to Open Library.
- Ratings: 4.1 out of 5 from 81 Open Library ratings.
| Signal | This book (0 to 100) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 83 | 55% |
| Reader love | 79 | 25% |
| Being read right now | 87 | 20% |
Questions about Eldest
When was Eldest published?
Eldest by Christopher Paolini was first published in 2005.
Was Eldest one of the best books of 2005?
Eldest is #5 on BookWard's Best Books of 2005, out of 52 2005 books that cleared our data bar. 626 readers have shelved it on Open Library; readers rate it 4.1 out of 5 (81 ratings); 36 are reading it right now.
Why is Eldest on the Best Books of 2005 list?
626 readers have shelved it on Open Library; readers rate it 4.1 out of 5 (81 ratings); 36 are reading it right now.
More of the best books of 2005
- The Lightning Thief Rick Riordan, #1
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince J. K. Rowling, #2
- The Glass Castle Jeannette Walls, #3
- Looking for Alaska John Green, #4
- Freakonomics Steven D. Levitt, #6
- Twilight Stephenie Meyer, #7
See the full Best Books of 2005, the Top 100, or new books on Rising.
How we know
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