Oaths sworn . . . Loyalties tested . . . Forces collide.
Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives after the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on the Burning Plains. Now Eragon finds himself bound by promises he may not be able to keep.
He must help rescue his cousin Roran's beloved from King Galbatorix's clutches. But he also owes his loyalty to the Varden, the elves and the dwarves, who are in desperate need of his talents and strength.
Eragon in the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny. Can this once simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat the king?
Rating : 5 Stars
Positives : Yet again this was another wonderful piece of literarure by Christopher Paolini. Someone give this man a medal! I can say that I fully adore Brisingr, it reached the point where I myself started to dream that I was a Dragon Rider. Paolini has given us a great depth of detail and I found myself almost in tears at the conclusion. Poor Oromis and Glaedr. And we finally learn the truth as to why Galbatorix is so strong. All that is left is to discover whether or not the Varden will prevail.
Negatives : Okay so we know I've had relatively few quibbles with this series so far. But did Roran really have to wrestle an Urgal? I found that scene rather boring and unwarranted, as well as that of Katrina's pregnancy. Yes rescue her from Helgrind, yes marry her but in all fairness I just don't buy her having a child. Sorry but it just doesn't work for me. It's like trying to build Katrina up to be a more important character than she needs to be.
Would I recommend this book? Yes I would. This is a wonderful series and I love having the chance to read about the Dragon Riders.
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