Untitled Paolini: Inheritance, Book III (Inheritance)

Untitled Paolini

Inheritance, Book III (Inheritance)

by Christopher Paolini
(based on 474 customer reviews)

Untitled Paolini: Inheritance, Book III (Inheritance) (Hardcover)
Author: Christopher Paolini
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers


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257 out of 304 people found the following review helpful.
Review Date: 9/21/08


A satisfying fantasy adventure tale

I enjoyed the first two books of this series, and was eager to read the third. I won't outline the plot, because you can find that elsewhere. I will just tell you what I think about this book.

It is an enjoyable read, and a worthy third installment to the series. I thought that Eragon was a very good story, and Eldest not quite as good, although Paolini's writing had improved. Brisingr is the best of the three. I fell back into the story right away, and I found myself caring about the characters, even worrying about their safety. This is what I look for in fiction: it made me want to pick up the book every chance I got. If it interferes with the rest of my life, it is a very good book. Brisingr is one of those books. I am thankful to my son that he recommended this series to me.

Some reviewers of Eldest were very critical of the fact that the plot is derivative of other epics, like The Lord Of The Rings or Star Wars. I didn't mind this in the least. It is the tale of a hero's journey, complete with absence, devestation and return. It is one of the oldest tales in storytelling. We already know the story, but it is the storytelling that makes it good or bad. Paolini is a good writer. Not as great as Tolkein or LeGuin, but good nevertheless. I was able to suspend my inner critic, and enjoy the read. I recommend that you do the same.

27 out of 38 people found the following review helpful.
Review Date: 9/20/08


A worthy addition to the trilogy!

First, I have to admit that I got a headstart on this book. A good friend works in publishing and she got me an early copy of the book for my son. I thumbed through it while riding home on the subway, and before I knew it I was so engrossed that I read the whole thing before I gave it to him. I've since read the other two, and let me tell you some things about Brisingr without being a spoiler...

First, it's the 2nd longest book in the series. It's a little bit longer than Eragon and about 200 pages shorter than Eldest, though I read it in about the same amount of time. You may have heard that Brisingr means "fire" in the language of Alagaesia, and let's just say that has great significance for this book.

The book begins with Eragon, Roran and Saphira on their way to Helgrind. Helgrind is where Katrina is behind held prisoner. At one point, Arya goes looking for Eragon, after sensing that he was in great danger. Let's see...Eragon is reunited with Orik in this book, but I won't tell you under what circumstances as that will give too much away.

I can also say that if you loved book one, you will also love this one. Though the ending might not be described as story book perfect, it is comforting and hopeful and just really great. I can't wait until more people have finished this book so that I can discuss with them!


13 out of 18 people found the following review helpful.
Review Date: 9/22/08


Superb. But all down to Opinion...

Yes the third installment in the Inheritance Cycle is absolutely sensational. Of course it's all down to opinion. I won't go into any detail about what actually happens in the book, but I'll give you 8 points as to why this is the best in the series, and possibly the best book I've read.

1. There's no messing around. After a couple of chapters building up the situation, Paolini gets right into it.
2. Paolini has definately matured as a writer. He seems to have learnt how to describe things in shorter bits, but to the same effect if not more so, than what he was doing in Eragon and Eldest. Even when there are certain paragraphs or chapters even, that seem to drag on a bit in character description, it's by no means tedious.
3. The plot is fantastic.
4. The ending is just perfect - leaves you hanging and eager for the next installment, all after an excellently written plot.
5. It's long, but good. As another reviewer pointed out, it doesn't matter how long a book is, as long as (pun not intended) you get enjoyment out of it, and believe me, you get (or I got) a LOT of enjoyment out of reading Brisingr.
6. ACTION!!!. Brisingr is full of action. This time round, Paolini wasn't afraid to kill off a few characters, this all making for a riverting and stimulating read.
7. Many long-awaited questions have been answered, with many more arising from it. Christopher definately excelled in revealing all those long-awaited questions we've been asking ourselves, and in the proccess, created new ones. This definately added to the anticipation of Book 4, and made the book on the whole, a very satisfying read.

And lastly...

8. It lived up to the hype. In fact it exceeded expectations in my view.

There's nothing worse than waiting and waiting and waiting (3 and a bit years in this case) for 'the next book in the series' to come out, and it turns out to be a really disappointing read. I prayed to god Brisingr wouldn't be one of those books, and thankfully, it wasn't.

Brisingr is a real page turner right to the ever-so gripping end. For once in my 'Inheritance journey' I am pleased there will be a fourth book and look forward to the legacy continuing.

Keep in mind that Paolini's still young. He's done extremely well so far, and I expect great things of him in the future.

Brisingr was 'flippen awesome' as we'd say in New Zealand!

BRING ON BOOK 4!!!

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