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Eragon - Don't worry, I mean the books!

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TheHempInvader:
Ok, im sure some of you have heard of the recently made movie Eragon. And to those whom have seen it, you'll know what I mean when I say that its freakin horrible... In every way...

But, the books are extremely good. I have read Eragon and its sequal Eldest (Which I assure you, to my dismay, that they are making a movie of too at some point) and am anxiously awaiting the thrid in this brilliant trilogy...

Now - to my point... Is anyone else somewhat excited about the latest book? Any ideas on what turns for the worst the plot might take? And does anyone have any idea on when they'll let me preorder it?... Being released in September or October to my knowledge.

Also - Sorry for any and all typo's, but my finger is sore, letting me resort to using different fingers to what I normaly would.

Surgoshan:
I've read the two that are out and they truly are exceptional, in that they're remarkable efforts by a first author who also happens to be 17.  Otherwise they're kind of sub-par.  The plot is recycled, the characters are shallow, and the author (Chris Pelozni or something?  I'll wiki it later) displays a complete ignorance of swordplay.  All told, not much new and I had to work at it not to laugh at the books.  Still, enjoyable reads so long as you don't mind not being surprised by the twists.

Tom:
Couldn't stand 'em when they first came out, then again I've never been a fan of that whole plot taken from another plot taken from another and so on to ad nauseum.

axerton:
Personally I preferred it when it was called Star Wars.

To my mind these books should have remained forever locked in the realm of some kids draw or at best on a website only ever being read a dozen or so times, unfortunately Paolini's dad had enough money to publish the thing and thus we were inflicted with it. Now I'm not saying that Paolini is an inherently bad writer, the problem is that every young writer must go through this stage where they make a great grand story, thinking it's the best thing in the world and not realising it is a recycled pile of shit. between the ages of fourteen and eighteen I, too, planned and attempted to write a grand fantasy and looking at it now I can see that it a terrible cliché with maybe a few useable/original ideas. 

MadassAlex:
I tried to read it once. I think I managed to reach the end of the first chapter, maybe. It was really, really bad.

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