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- Anti-shurtugal Further Discussion on Bad Books
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- ImpishIdea Sporkings and Essays on Writing
- Kris Norge's Essays An in depth looks at tactics in a few series including the Eragon series.
- Mission Earth Recaps A series I’ve read and laughed at myself.
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- Snark Squad One of the best Fity Shades sporks in my opinion. They also do some TV shows and various other books.
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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Eragon Chapter Ten
We break into the tenth chapter, titled ‘Flight of Destiny’, with Eragon running. Personally I could give less than a stir stick for Destiny’s flight. If Destiny can’t arrange things properly, like seating and baggage for example, then we’re all … Continue reading
Eragon Chapter Nine
We open with Eragon, uncle and Roran gathered around a stove having breakfast. Roran has broken out the International Foods coffee as he reminisces. What was that elf’s name? J’an Luc’! This chapter is called ‘Strangers in Carvahall’, demonstrating just … Continue reading
Eragon Chapter Eight
So perhaps I’d better clear something up before we get too far into these recaps. Yes, Eragon isn’t that good and probably doesn’t get a whole lot better. No, I don’t hate it. I pick on things that are tolerable … Continue reading
Eragon Chapter Seven
There is something about the average fantasy novel that drives me a little crazy. The fact that people always manage to live just like they do in the modern world minus technology. For example, people often live well into their … Continue reading
Eragon Chapter Six
So I wanted to talk about Eragon’s name for a quick second. Now I know we’re wading knee high in stock fantasy territory and the bottom’s only getting deeper. We’ve got elves, dwarves, dragons, orc creatures and a knight analog … Continue reading
Eragon Chapter Five
There is one thing I like about this book so far. The chapter lengths. See, with Otis, it was like she was trying to keep each chapter around the same length. That way the readers got the same thing every … Continue reading
Eragon Chapter Four
This chapter is called ‘Fate’s Gift’. Wait a minute. How’d Eragon get a gift from fate? I’ve been friends with her way longer than him. I even took over chicken soup when she had the flu and I’ve never gotten … Continue reading
Eragon Chapter Three
This chapter is called ‘Dragon Tales’. Hey, I’m not here to read about Scrooge McDuck having adventures with his three great-nephews. Don’t you think the mighty D will find out you’re plagiarizing their work and…oh, I see. Clever bastard, replacing … Continue reading
Eragon Chapter Two
I think Chris has mistaken the thesaurus as a passport to good writing. We start off describing the sunrise as a ‘glorious conflagration’. Easy Chris, easy. You don’t want to burn out your thesaurus right away. It might conflagrate and … Continue reading
Eragon Chapter One
This chapter is called ‘discovered’. Hmm, does this mean that Eragon will circumnavigate the globe and discover the east Indies and initiate trade? Perhaps he will land near present day Cuba? Oh the wonders this chapter will contain. Let’s sit … Continue reading
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