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Brisingr by Christopher Paolini
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Brisingr (edition 2010)

by Christopher Paolini

Series: Inheritance Cycle (3)

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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.
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Title:Brisingr
Authors:Christopher Paolini
Info:Knopf Books for Young Readers (2010), Edition: Reprint, Paperback, 800 pages
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Brisingr by Christopher Paolini

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  BooksInMirror | Feb 19, 2024 |
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! ( )
  jskeltz | Nov 23, 2023 |
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. ( )
  PaulaGalvan | Jun 30, 2023 |
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. ( )
  MrsBond | Jun 27, 2023 |
I read this book without having read the other books in the series. I didn't finish it. I really didn't like it. I'm not sure exactly what I hated about it, but I'll try to explain.
It was overly long with very little happening.
There was too much bad description. I usually like description, but only when it's done well, and this wasn't.
The characters were boring. They were the usual cliche fantasy characters and they weren't even written well. I hated the portrayal of female characters. The author tried to make them strong, but failed.
The world building was bad and unoriginal. It was the usual high fantasy world with magic, elves, dwarves and dragons. I don't mind if it's presented well, but this wasn't.
I didn't like the tone or the writing style. For me this is important. It's partly a combination of the other things, but for this book I think it needs its own point. It was flat and boring and for some reason just annoyed me.
This book had nothing interesting or relatable for me. Nothing caught my interest or struck me as particularly original. It was poorly executed and it bored me. Reading this actually made me feel really bad and ruined the Lord of the Rings and most high fantasy for me for a few months. ( )
  johnsmith577 | May 24, 2023 |
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Bastia, ValeriaTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Doyle, GerardNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Palencar, John JudeCover artistsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Scotto di Santillo, Maria ConcettaTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Stefanidis, JoannisÜbersetzersecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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As always, this book is for my family. And also for Jordan, Nina and Sylvie, the bright lights of a new generation. Atra esterni ono thelduin.
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Eragon stared at the dark tower of stone wherein hid the monsters who had murdered his uncle, Garrow.
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Fame or infamy, either one is preferable to being forgotten when you have passed from this realm. (Orik)
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Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still there is more at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep. First is Eragon's oath to his cousin Roran: to help rescue Roran's beloved, Katrina, from King Galbatorix's clutches. But Eragon owes his loyalty to others, too. The Varden are in desperate need of his talents and strength-as are the elves and dwarves. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices-choices that take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice. Eragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny. Can this once-simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat the king?
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