 Favorable reviews of Eragon often focused on the book 's characters and plot . IGN 's Matt Casamassina called the book " entertaining " , and added that " Paolini demonstrates that he understands how to hold the reader 's eyes and this is what ultimately separates Eragon from countless other me @-@ too fantasy novels . " Chris Lawrence of About.com thought the book had all the " traditional ingredients " that make a fantasy novel " enjoyable " . The book was a " fun read " for him because it is " quick and exciting " and " packed " with action and magic . Lawrence concluded his review by giving the book a rating of 3 @.@ 8 / 5 , commenting that " the characters are interesting , the plot is engrossing , and you know the good guy will win in the end . " 
