More insigte into Eragon's worldNovember 14, 2008 M. McDonald(Canada) The third book in the Inheritance series is well written like the first two. While I was disappointed that there will be another book, the whole book is enlightening to the whole world Eragon lives in. While some say that the long explanations are tiring, I disagree. Without the vivid descriptions of events and places, the book would lose some of it's impact. Some of the events in the story are beautiful, specifically when Eragon finally gets a sword that is right for him. However, there are also some heartbreaking events which leaves me wondering what is to come in the 4th book.
Courtesy of Teens Read TooOctober 31, 2008 TeensReadToo.com(All Over the US & Canada) Eragon and Saphira have just barely survived the latest battle between the Empire and Varden, and learned the truth about Eragon's parentage. Their encounter with Murtagh and Thorn has made them realize that they desperately need to revisit their teachers in Ellesmera, but their multitudes of promises keep them from returning. They must help Roran recover Katrina from the Ra'zac, rally forces for the Varden, and find a way to thwart Murtagh. But along the way, they'll discover some dark secrets and learn the sickening methods behind their adversaries' strengths.
BRISINGR is a well executed follow-up to ERAGON and ELDEST. It moves at a brisk and almost businesslike pace, only dragging slightly near the center of the book, as Eragon and Saphira struggle to fulfill their promises. Readers will be glad to see that the duo, Eragon especially, has not been placed upon a lofty pedestal, and still admit ignorance at times, an element that adds just the right touch of plausibility to the book.
Paolini's descriptive writing is becoming easily recognizable, and his ability to draw similes and metaphors between the most unlikely objects only adds to his appeal, and contrary to what one might expect, will draw in reluctant readers. Like with the prequels, the author cleverly manages to sneak in colorful myths and historical stories into the book that only add to the reality and vividness of Alagaesia, and make for a more engaging read.
The plot of BRISINGR is a little less developed than its predecessors, and seems to serve more as a segue between the first two books and the conclusion of the lively series, although the revelation of certain secrets and the suspense and tension Paolini weaves into the pages go a long ways in making BRISINGR a quick read.
Seasoned Paolini fans will enjoy the story, and be eager to move on to the final book.
Reviewed by: The Compulsive Reader
Above AverageOctober 25, 2008 L. Sproule(Cannington ON. Canada) Brisingr being so long awaited by the avid reders of the inheritance trilogy, well cycle now, was I have to admit a bit of a let down considering the 3 year wait. The reviews you hear from "critics" like E. A Solinas are just a "tad" bias, yes the plot was a bit choppy but it was necissary to make the fourth novel spectacular. I found that the battles throught the book evened out the excitment rather than having the first 3/4 of the book drone on, then a big explosion of violence in the last 100 pages. Now, back to Brisingr, Paolini expresses his impressive new vocabulary in the fist couple chapters, also throwing in a good chase/battle scene to get off to a good start which was refreshing after how the second book was. i thought that the was a good efort at character development and "soul searching." There is too many good aspects to elabourate on withought divoulging most of the many secrets that you'll have to find out for yourself. I encourage anybody who has read the first two books to read this one, and to everybody who hasn't read the first two books:BUY THEM. now I may only be 13 but I hope that I cleared up some of the confusion and doubt that ea solinas so liberally spread about. this is the best cycle that i have ever read, and believe me I may be young but I've read alot of books. P.S. my name is Callum Sproule this is just my sisters account. Also i'm not a geek.
The best one so farOctober 19, 2008 Cocoforcash 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I thought this book was excellent, the best of cycle. Sure, the whole political debate gets a tad long, but not as long as some seem to think it lasts. The book has very suprising twists, and I couldn't put it down (literally) after 300 pages in.
Too much ...October 19, 2008 xmilodon(BC, Canada) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After the heart-pounding action we saw in Eldest, which was an excellent follow-up to Eragon, Brisingr brings the excitement down a few notches. Maybe it's the overexpectation after reading Eldest, but I found this book to have too much conversation, politics, and too many diversions. It's still a good read for those who want to follow the storyline; however, be prepared to skip a few paragraphs or even a few pages of unnecessary prattle. This book could have been a little shorter and a little more whole. It is still a good tale, regardless of its flaws, and still worth an afternoon's tea and biscuits.
