As you dive into the world of dragons and elves with Eragon and Saphira you might find some characters and settings similar to Lord of the Rings and many other classics.
As always there is a young inexperienced boy who wants to prove himself, and as fate would have it he gets more than he asked for. The fascinating world that Paolini has created will keep you hooked till the very end but yes there are parts where you might feel a little lost.
If you are someone who loves reading about the magical world you might like the book. As for me, while I found the book a bit slow at some points but at the same time there was an underlying satisfaction while reading the mystical world that Paolini created