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little_miss_darkness's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
<b>Roran and Eragon reunited, Eragon in need of a sword and the fate of Alagaësia at stake.</b>
Even though it wasn't a centrefold of the story, I'm kind of glad there is one love story that defies the odds, and flies over mountains. No one really knows if Eragon and Arya will end up together (or if she actually has romantic feelings toward him, though it's kind of hinted), but their love isn't the most important part of the tale. Roran and Katrina, on the other hand, will eventually have a more normal life, magic free. And yet, he is willing to face the Ra'zac for her. Like the author says, it's not that <i>she</i> is a beauty without comparison, it's the love Roran has for her that makes her shine more than any other woman.
Eragon is facing a dilemma. He needs a new sword after his encounter with Murtagh left him without one. He needs a Rider's sword. But how, when Rhunön made a vow never to make another, and when there is no <i>brightsteel</i> left, no matter how hard she searches? Enter Sollembum and his little message he gave to Eragon in the first book. Speaking of which, Menoa tree is kind of a fascinating character, when you think about it.
Varden are moving across the Empire, slowly making their way toward Urû'baen and Galbatorix waiting for them. On the northern side, Elves' army is doing the same, conquering human cities as they go. Oromis and Glaedr decide that it is time to finally announce themselves to the world, but before they go, give the Rider's most precious secret to Eragon. The reason Glabatorix is so powerful and seems to only keep amassing his power over the last hundred years. Eldunarí, dragon's heart of hearts, in which they can transfer their consciousness and live long after their body is gone.
The final battle is approaching, and no one is absolutely sure Eragon and Saphira are yet strong enough to defeat Galbatorix. Tensions are rising everywhere. The Varden are tired, Roran is determined to defeat the Empire and secure a safe world for his new wife and unborn child. Humans are starting to get weary of the Urghals and Elves and magic.
I was literally swallowing each page, racing to the end. I knew there was a whole other book before it will all be resolved, but still felt so close. Christopher Paolini knows how to give us enough to keep us hooked to the story, just waiting to read more. I am so glad that I read this after the whole saga was published, because I'm not sure how patient I would have been otherwise, waiting for each book. We're almost there!
Even though it wasn't a centrefold of the story, I'm kind of glad there is one love story that defies the odds, and flies over mountains. No one really knows if Eragon and Arya will end up together (or if she actually has romantic feelings toward him, though it's kind of hinted), but their love isn't the most important part of the tale. Roran and Katrina, on the other hand, will eventually have a more normal life, magic free. And yet, he is willing to face the Ra'zac for her. Like the author says, it's not that <i>she</i> is a beauty without comparison, it's the love Roran has for her that makes her shine more than any other woman.
Eragon is facing a dilemma. He needs a new sword after his encounter with Murtagh left him without one. He needs a Rider's sword. But how, when Rhunön made a vow never to make another, and when there is no <i>brightsteel</i> left, no matter how hard she searches? Enter Sollembum and his little message he gave to Eragon in the first book. Speaking of which, Menoa tree is kind of a fascinating character, when you think about it.
Varden are moving across the Empire, slowly making their way toward Urû'baen and Galbatorix waiting for them. On the northern side, Elves' army is doing the same, conquering human cities as they go. Oromis and Glaedr decide that it is time to finally announce themselves to the world, but before they go, give the Rider's most precious secret to Eragon. The reason Glabatorix is so powerful and seems to only keep amassing his power over the last hundred years. Eldunarí, dragon's heart of hearts, in which they can transfer their consciousness and live long after their body is gone.
The final battle is approaching, and no one is absolutely sure Eragon and Saphira are yet strong enough to defeat Galbatorix. Tensions are rising everywhere. The Varden are tired, Roran is determined to defeat the Empire and secure a safe world for his new wife and unborn child. Humans are starting to get weary of the Urghals and Elves and magic.
I was literally swallowing each page, racing to the end. I knew there was a whole other book before it will all be resolved, but still felt so close. Christopher Paolini knows how to give us enough to keep us hooked to the story, just waiting to read more. I am so glad that I read this after the whole saga was published, because I'm not sure how patient I would have been otherwise, waiting for each book. We're almost there!
aerialthief's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
rosewitch44's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
eabhawall's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.0
kingkenito's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
100 pages of dwarf politics. Man, this was a slow read, but definitely had that great character development before wrapping up the story of this epic. Wouldn't cut it, but boy was it slow.
hales_1243's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Violence, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Gore, Grief, Murder, Toxic relationship, Death, Animal death, Blood, and War
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Ableism, Torture, Genocide, Classism, Xenophobia, and Colonisation
ayoung92's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
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
4.25