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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
fast-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
This series is a delight, especially as an adult. You get to witness Eragon grow up, and face so many relatable challenges as a teenager (e.g., I have a crush on a girl and I don’t know what to do with my hands) despite the fact that many of his conflicts are probably not terribly relatable (e.g., how do I defeat this other dragon rider with swords and magic). The entire cast is flawed, but with each their own strengths that we get to see them discover. The world building is artfully done without being too complicated.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Suicide, Medical content, Pregnancy
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
This was my favorite book in the series. It was a good ending to the series.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Alright, with the close of this arc, I want to write out some quick thoughts on the series as a whole — but first this book specifically.
This book was good, the same as the rest. I enjoyed it and it was more or less a fitting conclusion to the series, though I was dissatisfied with certain things. One thing I did like was the conclusion of the “action” being far before the conclusion of the book. The story went on and wrapped itself up in every way the author could think of (except for Jeod’s ride on Sephira?) I also really like Nasuada’s chapters, and Roren’s development.
Things I didn’t care for. The entire series is building towards this ultimate bad guy and he is talked about so often, yet his end is quick and easy, honestly. Even more so with his dragon — I was very disappointed by the final encounter. It would not be a problem if the series didn’t hinge so heavily on the encroaching battle between Eragon and Galbatorix. Also as a side note- I really really thought Eragon would use his final request of Orin in the final battle, the spell of transporting thing. He should have either transported Gal far away alongside himself and then had an epic landscape shifting battle of magic, or transported the dragon hearts away from Gal so he was cut off from their power. That would have tied things up neatly and afforded a much more interesting final encounter I think. Anyway. The concluding battle was definitely a disappointment for me — and that’s a big deal In a series of four very long books that are all aimed at that one encounter.
Now for thoughts on the four book series as a whole: I’ll keep it short. It is a good series and very well thought out, yet it doesn’t feel unique enough to merit five stars or any kind of glowing review. It feels very similar to LOTR or Wheel of Time, though I wouldn’t say it is derivative — there’s only so much deviation to be had with elves, dwarves, and dragons. Yet, I didn’t feel it did enough stand out things to merit a five star.
This book was good, the same as the rest. I enjoyed it and it was more or less a fitting conclusion to the series, though I was dissatisfied with certain things. One thing I did like was the conclusion of the “action” being far before the conclusion of the book. The story went on and wrapped itself up in every way the author could think of (except for Jeod’s ride on Sephira?) I also really like Nasuada’s chapters, and Roren’s development.
Things I didn’t care for. The entire series is building towards this ultimate bad guy and he is talked about so often, yet his end is quick and easy, honestly. Even more so with his dragon — I was very disappointed by the final encounter. It would not be a problem if the series didn’t hinge so heavily on the encroaching battle between Eragon and Galbatorix. Also as a side note- I really really thought Eragon would use his final request of Orin in the final battle, the spell of transporting thing. He should have either transported Gal far away alongside himself and then had an epic landscape shifting battle of magic, or transported the dragon hearts away from Gal so he was cut off from their power. That would have tied things up neatly and afforded a much more interesting final encounter I think. Anyway. The concluding battle was definitely a disappointment for me — and that’s a big deal In a series of four very long books that are all aimed at that one encounter.
Now for thoughts on the four book series as a whole: I’ll keep it short. It is a good series and very well thought out, yet it doesn’t feel unique enough to merit five stars or any kind of glowing review. It feels very similar to LOTR or Wheel of Time, though I wouldn’t say it is derivative — there’s only so much deviation to be had with elves, dwarves, and dragons. Yet, I didn’t feel it did enough stand out things to merit a five star.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Paolini’s writing style changed so much in the final book. It read a bit clunky and the ending was a bit disappointing. The big bad guy was built up so much in all the books and then after finally meeting him…meh. Satisfying enough ending but still wanted more
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
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