This was my first attempt at an audio book. I have read the story at least twice before and with the new book Brisingr coming out next month, I wanted to re-read it but don't have the time. So, I figured I would try the audio version. Although the content is true and genuine, I find the voice of the narrator to be quite annoying. I also find that he is mispronouncing names of people and places. I also do not care for the changes he makes to his voice to signify different characters who are speaking especially his feeble attempt at doing a female dragon voice. Truthfully, it makes the book difficult to listen to especially after having seen the movie which, no doubt, has placed an indelible idea as to who the characters are from the story into my mind. I am trying very hard to get past the sounds and focus on the content but this is proving difficult. I only hope that future audio books are not similar. The 4 stars I gave as a rating applies strictly to the book's content/story and NOT to the performance of the narrator.

Eragon's long journey with no adventure. I couldn't finish the second audio download. Nothing was happening in the story.

I get the feeling that Christopher Paolini's family is so taken with the idea that he is a young genius that common sense has been lost. Eragon was very charming, although immature. I figured that when he gets older that he would be a bit embarrassed by it's immaturity. But this book is so freakingly boring, you really have to wonder where in the world the editors are. The details are unbelievably cumbersome, and I get sick of Gerard Doyle's consistent "I'm excited and neophyte Eragon" enthusiastic voice. This is so dull that my 9 & 12 yo boys got bored by it, we just couldn't keep going. If you are intrigued by the story, get it in print so you can skim. It's a waste of audiobook. This is for Eragon lovers only, not someone who wants to hear a good audiobook.

I have just wasted my 2 audible credit for the month on this, do your self a favour and avoid making the mistake I made. Not only is the plot 2D, the characters shallow and unbelievable but the narrator uses a melodramatic style that gave me the impression he was taking the P. There is a huge range of quality fantasy don’t waste you time with this vaguely Norse bilge.