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I think that the first "animal companion" type story that I remember reading was Rose Estes Master Wolf. It's very badly written but at the time, I was in love with wolves and the idea of having one as a constant and semi-intelligent companion was new and amazing. After that, there was Mercedes Lackey's Companions, Firecats, and Bondbirds. I guess it's a concept that it very irresistible to many people.

Daemons are a very interesting step to the side.

I haven't read the books, but I'm very interested in the opinions of those who have and what they thought of the movie. I've heard both that it was a good adaption and that they butchered it.

( Spoilers for the movie but not the book. )

So, to sum up, I really enjoyed the movie. It's better than Eragon (not like it's hard) but making less sense than the established fantasy trilogies of LotR and SW (what prequels?). It was definitely worth the matinee price of $5.50 if only so that I can piss off the bigots. : )

Neat article here called God in the Dust. It has spoilers for all three books, and is a little more even-handed explaining why the Church hates this movie.