Originally this book was meant to be the final installment in the Alagaesia series making it a trilogy, however one book was not enough to finish the series and another will come. This book was a thrilling read (as well as Eragon and Eldest) and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a sword and sorcery style book. Following Eragon's attempts to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the evil King Galbaltorix Brisingr explores a number of important concepts including people putting duty before love and the moral dilemma of using power for yourself or for the people. The book's plot is gripping and you will quickly begin to find yourself becoming absorbed in the story, when characters die you will find tears in your eyes after having grown so attached to the characters by Paolini's descriptions of them and their actions. The Alagaesia series is one of my favourites and reading Brisingr will have you eagerly anticipating the next book in the series with passion.