Some criticize Paolini, arguing that it has taken many elements of the "Lord of the Rings" and novels by writers of the various founders Fantasy. This is indeed the case. This proves that he has good references in the field. Otherwise, what else? Few authors really innovative in this genre and if this is also not the case Paolini, this one has nonetheless managed a very good novel and its many surprises, a wild story written with sensitivity, mixing brilliant magic, heroic adventures and romance. The book and its sequels devour, writing is accessible but not simplistic plot and no downtime. To conclude, it is very difficult to get away from Tolkien, the latter having laid the foundations of the Fantasy, but the author has found a catchy style of his own and bring her narrative suspense that keeps taking us breath during long sleepless nights. Read without hesitation !!!