Paolini himself is seen as rather arrogant and presumptuous. This may have been caused by gaining fame at such a young age (having published his first book through the publishing company that just happened to be owned by his parents, Eragon, at age sixteen, which might also explain his attitude and lack of experience at writing). It has been noted that Paolini's writing is creepily similar to that of Jim Theis, author of The Eye of Argon. Some PPCers believe that Paolini is the reincarnation of Theis, and if so then the end of the world might not be too far off.