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Brisingr (Inheritance Cycle) | 
 enlarge | Author: Christopher Paolini
Publisher: Doubleday
Category: Book
List Price: £16.99
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Rating:  50 reviews
Sales Rank: 60
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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 If you were worried by Eldest.... September 21, 2008
Mr. Humphrey Mildred (Edinburgh, UK)
23 out of 30 found this review helpful
FEAR NOT! Let joy fill your hearts. In Brisingr then gone is the boring tedium of Eldest. Gone is some of the predictability. True is a long book but I was glad of that fact. It meant the pleasure i got from reading it lasted much longer. The pacing is just right I'd say. Although still very wordy in places just when your starting to think I need a death you get a terrific action sequence. Buy this book. Please.
Amazing read! September 27, 2008
bookfairy (Cheltenham, UK)
16 out of 22 found this review helpful
Well having had to wait for two years for this book after reading eragon and eldest i was certainly not dissapointed.
The story paolini weaves is as addictive as normal and he slings you right into the story making it hard to put the book down at all. Many a day i went into work bleary eye'd after reading into the early hours of the morning. Alot is revealed in this book which will have readers gasp and stare in wonder! it certainly had me doing that!
It was great to have another insight into the world of eragon and Alagaesia.
The only thing i can complain about is that I was a little peeved that now i have to wait for yet another book but i cant complain as it means even more on the whole story. I think this book is a bit of a 'filler' really, the series could have been brought to a finish with this third book but instead he's decided to give us a more indepth look at some of the other main characters.
On a whole i loved the book, my only gripe being that now i have to wait longer to see what the outcome is! lol. grrr. Paolini certainly knows how to leave a reader sitting on the edge of their seats!
Courtesy of Teens Read Too October 31, 2008
TeensReadToo.com (All Over the US & Canada)
6 out of 8 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
Whoa September 22, 2008
Kevin Drayne (Irland)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Following on from firstly Eragon, with Eragon and Saphira fleeing the Empire then from Eldest in which both Eragon and Saphira learn more of their destinies as dragon and rider and more about themselves.
This book has been eagerly anticipated by myself and many others. Learning earlier this year that this book would not bring the Inheritance trillogy to an end, merely prolong it was met with disappointment from the postmen delivering the book to eager fan (its very heavy) and joy from fans at the prospect of another book to read!
I munched my way through the book in three days! Only stopping to eat and sleep! I think once again that Christopher Paolini haas outdone himself again!
Eagerly awaiting the next book!
really good...but September 24, 2008
yummie-strawberries (south west uk)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
this was just as good a book as eldest, if not quite a match for the first and best volume of this trilogy. this book should meet all expectations as to character development and interest. however, i have to agree with some other reviewers who have commented that this book is longer than necessary. there are indeed large sections, such as the appointment of the dwarf king, which have far too much importance within the novel, and far too much time devoted to them. as a reader you knew all along that the chosen candidate would be crowned, and this unneccesary conflict within the book was tedious. what this book needed was a really good editor! however that does not make this book a bad one, on the contrary i would highly recommend it to lovers of fantasy fiction, and of the previous two books. i look forward to the next one, and can only hope that the gap between the two books is not as large as the previous one!
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