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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
Fun to revisit this world in short stories. Very wordy, like I remember the Inheritance cycle being. As in, trying to use all the different languages to refer to the same thing in the same paragraph. We get it. You made up 5 different languages.
Not enough Eragon, but otherwise quite enjoyable!
Also - Murtagh!!!!!!!!
Also - Murtagh!!!!!!!!
What a joy to see how Christopher Paolini's writing style has advanced, and to rejoin these characters!
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I was hoping for more. The stories that were told were interesting but I wanted more. I’ve read Murtagh and I’m looking forward to future books.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A cozy, reflective return to Alagaësia!
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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"The day the dragon arrived was a day of death".
The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm continues a year after the end of the Inheritance Cycle with a few interlinked short stories. It consists of many characters from the series and addresses the trials they have faced since the aftermath. It is essentially the compiling of a few short stories, some set in the present, some retelling myths, and some about the past. In all, it was an interesting amalgamation of themes and stories that was engaging and interesting to read.
I shall not name any characters that were in the Inheritance Cycle to avoid spoilers, so will focus on what was completely new.
The final third of the book was the reciting of an old legend about revenge. A dragon destroys a village and one victim seeks vengeance for her fathers death. She will do anything to accomplish her mission, and dedicates all her time to this purpose. It was a well told story that was exciting and unpredictable, with a moral message that most tales do have.
"Strive for wisdom! Or at least a decrease in idiocy"
The prose was very smooth and easy to read, with a poetical edge to it that was sophisticated and consistently clear. This has been a piece of Paolini's writing I have always liked and that was no different here.
"A new beginning had dawned for the dragons"
This book was a fun return to this world and leaves much hope for a future series, as many hints are placed with stories untold and possible dangers referenced too. I hope this does bear fruit and that Paolini does write a new series, especially after the intriguing events within this book.
4/5 stars
"The day the dragon arrived was a day of death".
The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm continues a year after the end of the Inheritance Cycle with a few interlinked short stories. It consists of many characters from the series and addresses the trials they have faced since the aftermath. It is essentially the compiling of a few short stories, some set in the present, some retelling myths, and some about the past. In all, it was an interesting amalgamation of themes and stories that was engaging and interesting to read.
I shall not name any characters that were in the Inheritance Cycle to avoid spoilers, so will focus on what was completely new.
The final third of the book was the reciting of an old legend about revenge. A dragon destroys a village and one victim seeks vengeance for her fathers death. She will do anything to accomplish her mission, and dedicates all her time to this purpose. It was a well told story that was exciting and unpredictable, with a moral message that most tales do have.
"Strive for wisdom! Or at least a decrease in idiocy"
The prose was very smooth and easy to read, with a poetical edge to it that was sophisticated and consistently clear. This has been a piece of Paolini's writing I have always liked and that was no different here.
"A new beginning had dawned for the dragons"
This book was a fun return to this world and leaves much hope for a future series, as many hints are placed with stories untold and possible dangers referenced too. I hope this does bear fruit and that Paolini does write a new series, especially after the intriguing events within this book.
4/5 stars
It lacked Paolini's signature of descriptive writing. I'm grateful to have gotten to revisit the characters I love so much, but I think the stories are too brief, and in my opinion poorly written for me to be really glad that Paolini revisited Alageasia.
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was nice to return to Alagaësia. I liked the first story(it reminded me of the first book), but not so much the other two..