Brisingr - Christopher Paolini

The third book in Christopher Paolini's Inheritance cycle was supposed to be the third and final installment of a trilogy. However, the author soon realised that to condense what was left of the tale into one book would not have been possible, and thus extended it to four books. Brisingr is the third chapter in the cycle, with the promise of the fourth being published just as soon as he's finished writing it. If you are planning to read this, then I strongly suggest you read Eragon and Eldest, the first two books in the cycle. The books are best read as a series, as those I have spoken to who have read the books out of sequence have been rather unimpressed, ...  Read the complete review

'Brisingr' means 'fire' in the ancient language of the world Paolini has created; unfortunately, 'fire' is exactly what this story lacks. In fact, it plods. Conversations are followed by internal moralising (of a very limited nature) which is followed by some political debate (ie. more conversation) and every once in a while there is an extended action sequence (more on these later). I find it very revealing that this should have been the final title in the 'Inheritance' trilogy, but it became so lengthy that Paolini decided to publish (at least) one more book to create a (VERY profitable) series. Realistically, this was not necessary: so much of what is in this book is ...  Read the complete review

This is the third installment of the Inheritance title, there was only supposed to be three books but as it would have been to big they have split into two. This is quite disappointing as I really wanted to know what happened but also quite good as there will be more adventures of Eragon and his dragon Saphira and the rest of the Varden, and usually when a series has finished I really want them to carry on. The story starts with the rescue of Katrina by Eragon and Roran from the Razacs lair deep inside the Empire, after they have succeeded Saphira flies Roran and Katrina home to the Varden whilst Eragon has other business to attend to this is one of the first ...  Read the complete review

Brisingr is the third book of the Inheritance cycle (Eragon and Eldest were the first and second). Eragon finds himself tangled in promises he's made and needs to get them off of his conscience. His main promise is to his cousin who's bride to be has been kidnapped and wishes to go and rescue her, Eragon has his own reasons to kill the kidnappers as well. Eragon goes in search of a new weapon, as his friend had stolen his sword 'Za'rok' from him, but will he find a new one in time in time? Brisingr is an amazing book just bursting with information at every page; you'll just want to keep reading. Roran has his separate path also in this story, where he joins the ranks of ...  Read the complete review

Brisingr is the third book of the Inheritance trilogy. Written by Christopher Paolini who wrote his first book (Eragon, the first book in the inheritance cycle) at the age of fifteen when he graduated from high school. Brisingr is set in a magical land called Alagaesia which is ruled by an evil king called Galbatorix who has enslaved Eragons half brother Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn, who have no choice but to obey Galbatorixs every command. Eragon and Saphira are the last free rider and dragon alive with the exception of their teachers Oromis (an old elf rider) and his dragon (Glaedr) who both have serious disabilitys from past battles. They are ...  Read the complete review