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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a treat to return to the land of Alagaesia -- it definitely felt like coming home after a long trip away. Though I absolutely miss Eragon and Saphira, it was a pleasure to get to know Murtagh and Thorn.
As expected, Murtagh and Thorn are widely different from Eragon and Saphira but their connection to each other and complexity as characters make the pair easily likeable and relatable. It was emotional to learn of their shared trauma under Galbatorix, but rewarding to watch them overcome their fears, doubts, and reservations and ultimately come into their own.
In regards to the plot, the novel was a successful standalone story that reintroduces the reader to Alagaesia and the aftermath of Galbatorix, but still manages to weave new elements, answer some lingering questions from the Inheritance Cycle, and expands the world and lore as we know it. I know many had reservations regarding the "side quests/diversions", but I felt like it gave the reader opportunity to get to know Murtagh and Thorn's dynamic, voice, and how they make decisions.
I'm very excited to see what Paolini has up his sleeve next!
As expected, Murtagh and Thorn are widely different from Eragon and Saphira but their connection to each other and complexity as characters make the pair easily likeable and relatable. It was emotional to learn of their shared trauma under Galbatorix, but rewarding to watch them overcome their fears, doubts, and reservations and ultimately come into their own.
In regards to the plot, the novel was a successful standalone story that reintroduces the reader to Alagaesia and the aftermath of Galbatorix, but still manages to weave new elements, answer some lingering questions from the Inheritance Cycle, and expands the world and lore as we know it. I know many had reservations regarding the "side quests/diversions", but I felt like it gave the reader opportunity to get to know Murtagh and Thorn's dynamic, voice, and how they make decisions.
I'm very excited to see what Paolini has up his sleeve next!
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Amazing to be back in Alagaesia. It feels exactly the same, but new too. The Murtagh perspective is quite different from Eragon. The story too, but it is connected in a natural way. So yes, delicious new exploration of Alagaesia that I definitely want to continue.
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved going back to the world of Alagaesia! The world building is impeccable, and I enjoyed all of characters!
I loved getting to learn more about Murtagh’s tragic past, and how he overcame it. But now he’s living as an outcast still fighting for a free Alagaesia!
I love how magic works in this world. You must know a things true name in the ancient tongue in order to command it! And saying the wrong thing could kill you.
I loved getting to learn more about Murtagh’s tragic past, and how he overcame it. But now he’s living as an outcast still fighting for a free Alagaesia!
I love how magic works in this world. You must know a things true name in the ancient tongue in order to command it! And saying the wrong thing could kill you.
Stars: 3-4
it was good. I liked seeing thorn and murtagh again. :)
it was good. I liked seeing thorn and murtagh again. :)
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I have enjoyed coming back to the wonderful world that Christopher Paolini has given us. It is tale of the adventures of Murtagh and Thorn, and I was happy to be along for the adventure. I enjoyed getting to know them both better within this book. I look forward to what ever new adventures come after this tale!!