4/5 stars
860 pages
source: sequel to Eragon, Eldest and Brisingr
Long months of training and battle have brought victories and hope, but they have also brought heartbreaking loss. And still, the real battle lies ahead: they must confront Galbatorix. When they do, they will have to be strong enough to defeat him. And if they cannot, no one can. There will be no second chances.
The Rider and his dragon have come further than anyone dared to hope. But can they topple the evil king and restore justice to Alagaësia? And if so, at what cost?
This is the much-anticipated, astonishing conclusion to the worldwide bestselling Inheritance cycle.
The review:
I've got to say guys, this one was a LONG one, I spent nearly two weeks reading it! Moving on, I CAN'T BELIEVE I WAITED 3 YEARS FOR THE STUPID BOOK TO COME OUT ONLY TO HAVE A CRAPPY ENDING WHERE ERAGON AND ARYA DON'T EVEN KISS, MUCH LESS GET TOGETHER! Other than that I enjoyed the book well enough.I love the Inheritance cycle and when I finished Brisingr I kept checking back every week for a date on when this book was going to be released so you can imagine my delight when I finally got it. The whole "kill the king" part of the story in this book is just what I'd hoped for and even more. The long descriptions and interchanging POVs between Eragon, Roran, and, later, Nasuada are a bit disorienting (I never did like the way the second book is written) but other than that the story leaves no gaps and the ending is great.
I also enjoyed how the whole "Rock of Kuthian" thing played out. The survival of the dragon race was something even I hadn't foreseen so I was delighted when I reached that part. Oh and adding the dwarves and the Urgals was a great idea. From the first book I'd wanted the dwarves to be Riders but, on my honour, the Urgals didn't even cross my mind, although I admit they'd make great Riders, given how fearless and brutal they are.
Now to the romantic part of the story. WHY? WHY? WHY? WHY DIDN'T PAOLINI GIVE US A NICE CONCLUSION?? I MEAN WOULD IT KILL HIM? Sure I get that Eragon has to leave to raise the baby dragons and yada yada yada, but what about Nasuade and Murtagh?! Couldn't we have a nice ending with them? Screw the whole "people won't like her if they see her with me"!! Go claim her run off in the sunset damn it! And what's this thing about Eragon not coming back? Is he just going to stay away AFTER HE SPENT ALL THAT TIME ACHING OVER ARYA! I DIDN'T READ NEARLY 2000 PAGES (or maybe 1500...?) TO HAVE HIM LEAVE BECAUSE OF BABY DRAGONSITTING DUTY! *angry huff*
Anyway, Paolini better write another book, even if it's a spin-off, where they AT LEAST KISS FOR GOD'S SAKE!
