| Brisingr |  | Author: Christopher Paolini
Publisher: Playaway
Category: Book
Buy New: $89.99
Rating:  184 reviews
Sales Rank: 1277270
Media: Audio Cassette
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
ISBN: 1606405748
EAN: 9781606405741
ASIN: 1606405748
Publication Date: January 2009 (In 79 Days)
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Product Description
OATHS SWORN . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide.
Following the colossal battle against the Empire’s warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still there is more at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep.
First is Eragon’s oath to his cousin Roran: to help rescue Roran’s beloved, Katrina, from King Galbatorix’s clutches. But Eragon owes his loyalty to others, too. The Varden are in desperate need of his talents and strength—as are the elves and dwarves. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices— choices that take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice.
Eragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny. Can this once-simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat the king?
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 dissapointing October 14, 2008
I was looking forward to reading this third book that was supposed to end the trilogy. Figured it isn't, but I am still disappointed that the story line was very slow paced and even boring at times. I don't really need Roran's stories every other chapter, and the story's getting real predictable. Book 2 was much more better
 Great Book !!! (LOTR Fans / Fantasy Adventure Fans) October 14, 2008
Ok, I just finished Brisingr and I loved it. I thought that the book was very interesting and immersed me into the fictional world. I usually dislike when the story diverts from the main characters (Saphira and Eregon), but I was just as captivated by the story between Roran, Saphira, the elves the dwarves and the razac. I loved the battles, the characters and most everything about this book. Because this book is also the second to last in the series Paolini had to bridge what will happen in the final book, yet make it interesting for the reader, which was a very difficult task that the author succeeded with.
Overall the story was original and was very interesting and enjoyable to read.
I definitely recommend it to anyone who have read the first two books.
 Writing by Thesaurus.... October 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The first book in the series, "Eragon," helped my dyslexic son develop a interest in reading. "Eldest" had its moments, too. We have slogged through Brisingr's dialog and philosophy. Many of the other shortcomings are startng to wear on us:
1. Characters usually don't speak with contractions in the manner of "Data" of Star Trek, TNG. Dialog is usually strained, even among intimates.
2. I have the sense that the author keeps his thesaurus at hand and insists on using a four-syllable word when a concise Anglo-saxon one-syllable word will do.
3. Add to this the endless descriptions of unimportant details and one has the elements of a long evening with a 12-year-old.
At one point, one hopes that Galbatorix might fly in and put an end to the squabbling, posturing, and political infighting. Eragon's internal conflicts make him seem weak in relation to his powers and position to the point his character is weakened. Even Nasuada seems to view him as a wishy-washy pawn in her political games.
If one is already involved in the story, by all means finish it. I find that I'm not recommending the series to new readers, however. Most disappointing is that the book pretends to be about magic and yet the mundane has claimed it. Even when Eragon runs into "Tenga" under very mysterious circumstances, Eragon seems almost dismissive of the historical significance of Elven structures in Varden territory, magic texts, and the odd personality of his host.
Perhaps Paolin will pull it all together in Book IV of the "trilogy?"
Ugh, all politics, little action! October 13, 2008
I loved the first two books, but this third installment is a true challenge to finish, and I don't mean because of the length! 150 pages in, I was amazed that so little had truly happened in the form of adventures. It reads more like a political debate and is very boring, not to mention long-winded. Needless to say, I will not be buying the 4th book. And I'm very glad this was a gift and I didn't spend my own $18 on it. Sorry Christopher!
This book is the greatest! October 13, 2008
If the first book is great then this one is supreme. If you are reading this Paolini then I want you to know that I love this book! It's the best book in the inheritance series. I sure hope there are many more to come. Does anyone know when the fourth book is coming out? I hope it doesn't take too long or I might just die waiting! This series is so good in fact it helped to inspire me to write my own book.
Cooper Age 11
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