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"Brisingr or the Seven Promises of Eragon Shadeslayer and Saphira Bjartskular" is the third book of the Inheritance Cycle. The story is about a young dragon rider named Eragon "Shadeslayer" and his dragon, Saphira who are on a mission to kill the dark dragon rider king, Galbatorix and free the people of Alagaesia.
The book "Brisingr" has many exciting and suspenseful fighting scenes but some parts of the book were dragging and boring. Most parts of the book talked about Eragon's past and how he can defeat the evil King Galbatorix which doesn't appeal to me. It almost made me want to stop reading the whole book.. This "Brisingr" book has the best battle scenes out of the three books in the Inheritance Cycle series because the scenes were full of action and seemed realistic. I am impressed with the author's ability in creating the entire ancient language used in the book. However, it makes the book complicated to read and understand as people have to refer to the glossary for the meaning of the words. I would rate this book 3 out of 5 stars and recommend that people read the first two books before this third book to be able to fully understand and enjoy the story.
I'm not so sure this book was worth the wait. It seems like an awfully long time since Eldest came out, and then to find out that it doesn't even contain the conclusion of the series! I did like the parts about Eragon working with Oromis and Glaedr, though. I think my favourite part was when Eragon helped Rheunon (I won't elaborate to keep from spoiling the book for those who haven't read it yet). It was so satisfying to see his problem solved, in such a simple, yet unexpected way. I didn't like how he guessed Sloan's other name, though, because I think he had too much power over him and, though Sloan has been horrible to Eragon, I didn't like to see him so vulnerable. Also, I thought it gave Eragon a bit too much power, and that for him to have guessed the name so easily was just... kind of wrong. I felt like Sloan became too much like a slave at that point because he had no choice but to obey. However, in the end, I did enjoy Brisingr, though it didn't quite live up to my extraordinarily high expectations (which is more of a compliment to Eragon and Eldest than a slight to Brisingr).
I remember when I found out that Brisingr was finally going to come out, I was so excited. But when it was released and I started reading it, I realized that I was expecting something far more interesting. I actually set it down for about six months because I just couldn't get through it. I am not sure what exactly made it less appealing to me, because I really liked the first two! Maybe it was the fact that it was supposed to be the conclusion to the series, and I just wanted to know how the end played out. I think that Paolini is a very good writer, but Brisingr was kind of a let-down.
I thought that the third book was interesting. It showed much action in it and the author made it quite descriptive. I thought that understanding Eragon's past showed us more about him. REMEMBER, most books have to show stuff about the protagonist. The author has great ideas for this book but I will admit are a tad boring. I say about 90% of the book was quite interesting but the 10% boring because of Eragon's love side, some non-important parts, and the confusing scenerios. I would give this book a 3.5 out of 5 because of its interesting parts, the languages, the scenerios, etc.
I loved this book, but after reading some other reviews on this book perhaps I just am obsessed with fiction novels. I could guess some things that could happen, but the outcomes were not obvious and therefore it kept me guessing, and was quite compelling. Paolini's writing is excellent, discriptive and will keep the reader in suspence (perhaps only for those who love fiction) and on the end of their seats. My thoughts often wandered to Brisingr even when I wasn't reading it. I am filled with anticipation for the last and final book of the Inheritance Cycle.
I congratulate Paolini on another great literary achievement.
I found the language in this book had changed a lot from the earlier books. Somehow, the more sophisticated word use and sentences just seemed to complicate things unnecessarily. It almost became a bit strained, in the sense that whoever wrote it was trying too hard to sound smart (Just how I felt it). Or, possibly, he just does it unconciously?
Also, there were a few bits I found slightly disturbing. I last read this book a while ago, so my memory's a bit fuzzy, but I recall Eragon debating between the wrong and right of killing something/someone, and I just remember feeling a faint disease, and not agreeing with what he was saying. I remember thinking, was it so easy to dismiss killing someone, taking their life, because of what they are, who they are, when it may just be their nature? Something they can't help any more than Ergaon being born a human? Everyone has their reasons for doing what they do, be it with kind intentions of selfish, but one shuold at least consider those reasons before condemning them so easily. Like I said, my memory's fuzzy, so this may not be very accurate.
Otherwise, it was pretty good. One part of the story that stood out to me especially was during the battle when Oromis died. The way the author painted the scene touched me surprisingly; the way he descirbed Oromis's final farewell to Glaedr, and the dragon's desperate grief and sorrow. Something about that passage was really heartbreaking for me, and described perfectly how powerful the bond between Rider and dragon is. I admire Paolini for that, but am hoping he tones down his writing a bit.
My thoughts on Brisingr .
I must say the first few pages are a bit boring, but it gets more intresting when Eragon and Roran fight the raz'ac. I wont tell you if they succeed in killing them, but they do rescue Katrina and go back to the Varden, except Eragon who stays behind to deal with the butcher Sloan; I can't say what Eragon does to him, but I will say that if you like Murtagh and Thorn, they appear twice in this book!
-mgirl
there was such a break between Brisingr and Eldest and after all the long waiting, this book wasn't as a big as a "OMG!" as I thought, or hoped it would be. Tho i did like the added Eragon and Arya parts <3 I felt that through the entire series, i was just kinda waiting for something big to happen, but nothing ever did and it left me feeling a little disappointed. But in the end after finding out that there was going to be one more book while i was reading, I just concluded that all the events of Brisingr just basically willing be leading up to the last book which in my opinion, should be called Glaedr, cuz it fits. BUt that just means that this last book better be better than all epic-nessess
3.5 out of 5 stars
First of all, I thought that Christopher paolini has out-done himself with this book. It includes so much more than just fighting and trying to stay alive. It includes the politics of harsh times and war. It includes the strategy and problems faced with a long term war -like raids, funding, sieges, mobilization, and intelligence- not just a singular deciding battle. It includes Eragon's and Saphira's commitment to the betterment of all races, intsead of focusing on just one at a time. Also, Paolini is forced to expand with the nature of the Ancient Language.
He ties all of this, and more in to a plot so twisted and knotted, while still in the shadow of the biggest problem that Eragon and Saphira face: How to kill Galbatorix. This is brought out a lot more in the book and you see into the character that has played as a shadow flitting around the edges of story. He is engaged more and you can try to develope a better image of Galbatorix in your mind.
In all, I think that Chistopher Paolini did the best that anyone could have made out of the enormous pressure and immense difficulties faced, for creating the third addition to this oceanic fantasy world.
brisingr is the third book of the inheritance cycle and is the most exciting book paolinin has writen yet.this action pacted book involves eragon going to ellsmeara androran compleating many feats a normal man could never have done.
a great book for any reader fantasy or other.
A bag of marbles. Some parts of the book were brilliant, the imagery was fantastic and very well written. however, some parts were too long. Some of the descriptions were too lengthly and i was getting bored. A unique novel that should be read once. I wouldn't reread this book again because of it's slow moving pace but i did enjoy the characters and plot. I would suggest this to patient readers who appreciate literary style more than suspense.
I didn't enjoy Brisingr at all. I found that absolutley nothing happened in this huge book! Christipher had a ton of pages of nothing! Also there were way to many battles for me. I really didn't enjoy this book. Like I said, there were too many battles and almost nothing happend! I'm hoping that the last book is better.