Brisingr (Inheritance, Book 3) (The Inheritance Cycle) by Christopher Paolini
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Book Reviews of Brisingr (Inheritance, Book 3) (The Inheritance Cycle)
Book Review: Stories for Children Magazine 5 Star Review
Summary: 5 Stars
The story of the Dragon Ride, Eragon continues in the third Inheritance book. By now, it has been only months since Eragon first uttered "brisinger," the ancient language word for fire. Now he finds himself without a Dragon Riders sword, being challenged to his very core, bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep, and in the middle of one of the biggest political crises of the time.
This third book of the Inheritance Cycle helps to fill-in past histories giving the reader a better understanding of why things have been playing out as they have. You learn more about the inhabitants of Alagaesia and why certain groups do not get along. I did find many parts of the book too slow. The pacing seems to come to a stand still at the author detailed certain back histories. Some of the information I felt was overly detailed, but I'm sure this knowledge will be key in the last and final book of the series.
There is much more action on each adventure Eragon and Saphira find themselves on. You also get a better understand about the bond between a Dragon Rider and his Dragon. You also learn many secrets, which will come into play in the last and final book.
I think Brisinger will not disappoint readers of the Inheritance Cycle.
Book Review: I loved it.
Summary: 5 Stars
Brisingr was way better then the first two books of the series (which should have been in the end...). But at last, we get more books...and if the next is as good as the this one, then I say bring it on.
First off, some have spoken how they wish it wouldn't have all the side stories, but quite honestly I think more stories need them. This gives a complete picture of whats going on with who. And Brisingr does it well, at least, thats my idea.
Second, its better then the first two because not once did I want to put it down. Not once did I want to skip entire chapters because I felt it was meaningless to the story. In Eldest, I thought that a lot, and in Eragon I had to force myself at times to read it. This book, however, kept my attention.
Thirdly, this book gives a good twist to a twist. And thats all I'm going to say on that!
So, I know this review sucks, but I'm trying to write it fast. :-) Its a good book, you should enjoy it if you liked the others, and even if you thought Eldest was a drag...well, Brisingr is still good :-)
Brisingr (Inheritance, Book 3)
Book Review: Riviting
Summary: 5 Stars
I was introduced to Eragon by my little brother while I was my parents on vacation. I began reading it from lack of anything else to do and was hooked. When Eldest came out I devoured it in short order as well. I was disappointed when I got to the end of Eldest and found out I would have to wait. I still how ever found this book enthralling and didn't want to put it down the whole time I was reading it. I had to know what happened next. Many of these reviews slam this book pretty hard but you have to realize that these books fall under Juvenile fiction and therefore are not supposed to be overly complicated by heavy plots. While the book was filled with a lot of dialog that sometimes I did want to skip over I realized that it tied things together which were left rather open in the first two books and furthered the depths of each character. I also noticed the parallels between these books and those of Tolkien and McCaffery, but take in to consideration that these were his influences. Not to mention that there aren't to many original ideas out there any more as everything has been don at least once. Your best bet is to just lose your self in the pages and flow of ideas and images and just enjoy it for what it is a very good book.Book Review: Awesome Book
Summary: 5 Stars
Brisingr (a word from the elfin language) is the 3rd book in the Inheritance Series. This book starts when humanoid elf, Eragon, is attempting to kill the Ra'zac in Helgrind by the city of Dras-Lona. Helgrind is a slab of black rock that juts up into the sky, and you can only get to the top buy flying. Meanwhile the Varden, enemies of the evil Galbatorix, have left the country of Sundra and are pushing their way into The Empire, a kingdom ruled by Galbatorix. Also the dwarves of the Boar Mountains are voting for their new king, which takes weeks. All this is making the Varden unstable, as they no longer have the support of the dwarves. The Sundrens are easy to attack, and with the elves marching through cities towards the capital, they have lost the elves' support as well. As the book goes on it gets even worse for Eragon and the Varden when the king, Gabaltorix, learns how to make solders that feel no pain, even during a fight. If you want to learn if the Varden and Eragon will survive, who will become dwarf king, and if the peaceful Sundrens will remain peaceful, you have to get the book.
I recommend this book to readers who love dragons or have read Eragon or Eldest and liked them.
Book Review: Very Impressive Addition
Summary: 5 Stars
Just to begin with, I'm not giving anything away here but vague plot structure. No major spoilers to fear.
'Brisingr' starts fast, then slows down. After the beginning sequences, Christopher Paolini seems to lose his way a little bit, with a couple long sequences of dialogue that stretch out for a whole chapter. While the dialogue reveals some about the characters, they are hardly revolutionary conversations.
Nevertheless, Paolini finds his track, and the book soon begins to get moving (never to slow down) Here, I can praise Paolini, for as the book progresses, the characters gain depth and personality. I found myself really being attached to certain people, as they endured struggles.
By the end of the book, I had filled myself happy with a good amount of humor, satisfication, intensity and, of course, plenty of fighting.
As a huge fan, I had no trouble getting through the slow passages. For those not so commited, I do recommend, hard as it may be, to perservere, for Brisingr is truly something to be experienced. By the end, you will be happy and wanting more.
Four and a half stars, and bring on Book 4!