Yeah, that's a good point, actually. I want to give the book some allowance given the circumstances under which it was written, but the book itself is definitely garbage. I think I was being a bit too nice to Baldur's Gate (or a little too harsh on Airport Fantasy).
If I remember correctly, one of Eragon's central plot elements is an elf lady in distress. I think the protagonist has dreams about her? I don't know, it's been a while.