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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
This book includes a collection of short stories (3) that return the reader to Alagaësia. It was written many years after the 4th book in the Inheritance cycle, and I believe it is marked #4.5. It was a bit fun revisiting some characters to see what they were up to, but I found Eragon a crabby adult and not the curious young king-killer I grew to admire. Besides the last story, it wasn't worth the read, and even then you could live without it. However, with "Murtagh" out, I'm curious to see if this book bridges the gap from "Inheritance".
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
While the last story in the book was interesting, the first two felt disjointed and out of place. I feel like they are details that could have been added to the next main novel. It didn't suit the short story format very well.
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
2,5 stars
This short story collection consists of three parts: The Fork, The Witch and The Worm. Eragon's life is used as a framing device, so the narration is consistent, but the short stories are not part of an overarching storyline.
THE FORK
This is my favourite story. One of my favourite characters from The Inheritance Cycle shows just how awesome and badass they are. Unfortunately, the questions and mysteries raised in this section are left unanswered and I'm hoping they'll be addressed at some point.
THE WITCH
The Witch is about two fascinating characters from the The Inheritance Cycle. Elva is complex, a child who was "blessed" with power, so the terrible parts of her personality makes sense. Angela is formidable and an incomplete and unstructured autobiography is totally fitting, but the snippets of her story are uninteresting and she still remains a mystery.
THE WORM
I cared the least about this section. It's a beautiful story, with interesting themes, a strong character and a well-written journey, but I wasn't invested.
This short story collection leaves more mysteries and unanswered questions and doesn't add much as a sort of sequel to The Inheritance Cycle. The ending is exciting and it's nice to see and hear about familiar characters.
This collection has shown the richness and vastness of Alagaësia. There's so much potential for more storytelling.
"Every choice they made affected not only the future of the Riders but the very survival of the dragons, and if they chose badly, both might end."
This short story collection consists of three parts: The Fork, The Witch and The Worm. Eragon's life is used as a framing device, so the narration is consistent, but the short stories are not part of an overarching storyline.
THE FORK
“Because a scar means you survived. It means you’re tough and hard to kill. It means you lived. A scar is something to admire.”
This is my favourite story. One of my favourite characters from The Inheritance Cycle
Spoiler
, MurtaghTHE WITCH
“You cannot turn me from my purpose. I have braved far more dangerous things than you."
The Witch is about two fascinating characters from the The Inheritance Cycle. Elva is complex, a child who was "blessed" with power, so the terrible parts of her personality makes sense. Angela is formidable and an incomplete and unstructured autobiography is totally fitting, but the snippets of her story are uninteresting and she still remains a mystery.
THE WORM
"For her name was Ilgra, and she feared no evil."Spoiler
Nrech-Slayer
I cared the least about this section. It's a beautiful story, with interesting themes, a strong character and a well-written journey, but I wasn't invested.
This short story collection leaves more mysteries and unanswered questions and doesn't add much as a sort of sequel to The Inheritance Cycle. The ending is exciting and it's nice to see and hear about familiar characters.
This collection has shown the richness and vastness of Alagaësia. There's so much potential for more storytelling.
"A new beginning had dawned for the dragons."
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated