From the start of the Inheritance Cycle, Christopher Paolini has had an image of what he wants the books to be. He has decided that four books is the number that would best fulfill that image.
Eragon, Eldest, and Brisingr, but he will write 1 more it's name is unknown
Mostly adventurous fantasy fiction.
Most likely The Lord Of The Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien because of the many similarities. Such as: The Ra'Zac are similar to Tolkien's Ring Wraiths. Also, Tolkien created languages whole languages for his world of Middle Earth like Christopher Paolini did.
There will be a total of four books in The Inheritance Cycle. Christopher Paolini has advised that he still intends to continue writing after this, but it will be with a different storyline and most likely some new sets of characters. He hasn't ruled out bringing some old characters back.
Tolkein. Heavily. He credits him in his books. Among the various accusations of plagiarism Tolkein ranks quite highly on the list of authors that Paolini allegedly rips off. The fourth Star ars film is also pretty high on that list, as the plot of Eragon reads incredibly similarly to it, along with many film critics making the comparisson upon the release of the film. But, Star Wars rips off The Hidden Fortress, so the credit for that story just keeps on going back.
I think Eragon book four is the last book because at the end of book three it said it will conclude in book four. It is possible that Paolini will just keep on extending the series- he has mentioned that he has plans to continue to write books set in the same world.
3 It was 3 but there was too much for him to fit in 3 books so now there will be 4. =] Yes, Christopher needs more room to write, so its not a Trilogy now.
He intends to continue writing about events in Alagaesia, but Eragon's story is more or less finished, and the Inheritance cycle complete. Many speculate that he will write about dragon riders in training to Eragon and their repopulation of the continent as the ultimate peace-keepers.
Possibly. He has stated that he may write more novels set in Alagaesia, including a direct continuation of the Inheritance Cycle.
The Lord of the Rings
No one's sure, he's hasn't set a date yet but my guess is since it takes him four years to write his books - about 2012 or so.
No one's sure, he's hasn't set a date yet but my guess is since it takes him about one years to write his books - about 2007-08 or so.