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Loading... Brisingr: Book III (The Inheritance Cycle) (edition 2008)by Christopher Paolini (Author)
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This book was not a bad entry in the series, but because of its nature, was not as interesting as the Eldest. It has a strong middle-book syndrome. As the series was originally supposed to be a trilogy, this book contains a lot of the less interesting storylines that needed to be tied up before the final book. That doesn't mean there aren't any important moments, it's just not as full of action. I enjoyed some of its contemplative mood. For example, in the beginning, there is a conversation about how the fighting is impacting Eragon and how he deals with killing so many people. It was an important character-humanizing moment. Also, it shows Safira properly as not being just a human in dragon form. I wasn't as captivated by this one as I was with the first two. I went days without picking it up (which is unusual for me) and I felt like there was a lot of unecessary information (i.e. I didn't need to know what Roran and Katrina were doing when Safira popped in to say hi). I did like the direction it took though and I am still looking forward to reading the next one! Brisingr—the third book in the Inheritance series—is a well-written fantasy that continues the struggle for freedom as the Rider, Eragon, and his dragon, Saphira, fight the powerful Galbatrorix and his armies. This book has multiple bloody battles as the Urgals and the elves join the Varden, Roran, Nasuada, and King Orrin in defending the Empire. Magic spells, healing wards, and supernatural occurrences abound in this evil vs. good epic young adult adventure. Over 700 pages, this book requires a considerable commitment. However, I found the story entertaining and the time well spent. 700 something pages later and I'm not really sure the story advanced much. Yes, things happened. But not 700 pages worth. I read up to this point because owned the books. If Inheritance is under the Christmas tree I will read, if I find a B&N gift card I will not choose the last installment. Story is great, there are just toooooo many words. no reviews | add a review
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The further adventures of Eragon and his dragon Saphira as they continue to aid the Varden in the struggle against the evil king, Galbatorix. No library descriptions found.
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