Brisingr (Inheritance Cycle) | 
 enlarge | Author: Christopher Paolini
Publisher: Doubleday
Category: Book
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Rating:  43 reviews
Sales Rank: 41
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 784
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.3
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.4 x 2.2
ISBN: 0385607911
EAN: 9780385607919
ASIN: 0385607911
Publication Date: September 20, 2008
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Amazon.co.uk Review
The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini -- of which Brisingr is the latest -- shows every sign of becoming one of the most exuberant and entertaining fiction sequences in modern writing, with a scope and ambition that genuinely takes the breath away. This is a fantasy world which is cleverly designed to appeal to the widest possible range of readership; the inevitable echoes of JRR Tolkien are transformed into something rich and strange here, and the events of the earlier books are being drawn together in the later developments with masterly assurance.After the massive, punishing battle against the Warriors of the Empire, Eragon and Saphira are licking their wounds, having barely survived. The Rider and his dragon have an oath to fulfil; they must aid Katrina in escaping the most terrible danger. What follows is an epic journey, quite as action-packed and vividly described as anything in fantasy fiction. As in all the best such literature, the odds are overwhelming, nothing can be taken at face value, and the evil forces ranged against the protagonists are as vile as one could wish. Christopher Paolini clearly now feels that he has readers securely in his pocket, and is prepared to take his time to achieve some of his best effects -- a tactic that pays dividends. So often with fantasy fiction, outlandish situations are relied upon to carry the action, and there is no shortage of them here. But Paolini is canny enough to realise that the characterisation of an endangered protagonist is crucial to maintain our involvement, and (as in previous books), he always takes care of business in this regard. Don't be put off by the daunting length of this book -- Paolini justifies every word in Brisingr. You'll find yourself reading it as quickly as many a shorter book. --Barry Forshaw
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| Customer Reviews: Read 38 more reviews...
 Finally growing up November 18, 2008
Henderson (France)
My biggest dissapointment? Getting to page 749 and: "Here ends the third book (...) the story will continue and conclude in book four." Urg! I waited for ages. When will I find out what happens in the end?
However I was delighted to see that Mr Paolini has finally put down the lexecon of synonyms which he seemed so attached to in books one and two. Red is red. There is little need for so many "carmine, crimson, sanguine, maroon, ruby, scarlet..." We got the point!
Although the seven-hundred-odd-page book suddenly became two seven hundred-odd-page-books I can certainly see why. I enjoyed following Eragon in real time, as perplexed as he as to how he would ever find his way out of this mess. I enjoyed the detail, the side-stories, the progressive discovery. I also thought the passage from what Eragon was up to, to what the Varden were up to, much less brutal than in book two where every snapshot between Roran and Eragon broke the flow and stopped the reader from getting truly involved in the plot.
All in all, a better book by my standards than it's predecessors. Now I just have to wait another three years for the end.
 Brisingr November 17, 2008
B-G (Scotland)
My 9 year old son and I have LOVED this series and can't wait for the fourth and final book. We both wish we could be dragon riders and are totally captivated by the relationship between Eragon and Saphira. The story can be a bit gruesome at times, but it is also touching and funny as well as exciting and totally un-put-downable! We recommend it!
 So we finally have it...the next piece of Inheritance November 14, 2008
Book Crazy (England)
The author is growing up and so is his writing. It seems in this book that he has stopped trying to tell everything all at once. It appears to have a direction and an end in sight but more importantly he may actually have a plan.
I had no objection to the fact that the 'trilogy' was extended, in a way it needed to be to let us learn a little about these people and their politics. That is what this book gives us that is missing in the first two a background to fit the events into. Only problem I wanted more info!
I agree with the review of Me, if he ends it well with a minimum of cliches then it will be a good sort of series.
First read of a Paolini November 2, 2008
Mr. Hugh Allen (Cambridge, UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The writing in this book is good for a young author but this is clearly a money making exercise and overly long book that is no great work of genius. The story is exiting in places but drones on too much never quite getting anywhere.
Courtesy of Teens Read Too October 31, 2008
TeensReadToo.com (All Over the US & Canada)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
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
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