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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).