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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
A relatively satisfying conclusion to a series I loved. To those who loved the first three books but are unsure of whether to read the final one, it's definitely worth it. It was quite a long read; there were certainly many additional edits that could have been made. Perhaps my biggest frustration was the failed connection between Eragon and Arya, but Eragon on his own became a little less likable. Nasuada and Roran seemed like far more interesting characters, but it was unclear as to why the author chose to write from their perspectives (as well as Saphira's) and never from Arya's, or Solembum's for example. However, overall I enjoyed the book. Congratulations to Mr. Paolini for finishing such a long and daring project!
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
So I'm here. I'm about to end my four book review series on Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle.
The first book, Eragon, was a fairly standard fantasy, of which nothing really new for the genre was offered. Entertaining but nothing special. In the second book, Eldest, I rated the novel a bit lower than the first, even though it did offer a great deal of well done world building, I had issues with the characters. Brisingr, I found a little bloated, but I liked the inclusion of the politics in the Varden.
And now I'm here, the last novel, and I'm not entirely sure what to say about it.
On the one hand, I give Paolini some credit. This book does tie up the final plot lines of the series and concludes without leaving too many lose ends. We get more of the world building, which I deem the author's strongest attributes and some hinted at plot points (even if they weren't so subtle)
Spoiler
the dragons' heart of heartsHowever, there aren't many high points in this novel. Again, like with the first book, it's rather straight forward in terms of plot progression. The twists are not that surprising, the battle sequences are still well-written but sometimes bloated and drag on too long because they're not all necessary to the main story-line.
And the ending, the final confrontation, it let me down. It was a great deal like Luke's final battle with the Emperor and Darth Vader in Return of the Jedi. A lot of talk, not a great deal of action. That let me down. I had hoped, since Paolini had gotten older and had more experience since writing the first novel, that he would be able to make this standout more and make it more his own rather than rehash familiar plotlines from previous stories. Now, I know that the concept of anything original is impossible, as humans have told stories far too long for anything to be new, but I think a good storyteller can at least make the familiar seem fresh by combining different elements together. Here, for this series, I think Paolini failed at that.
The issues I had with the characters in previous book still remain as well, I'm not going to repeat them here.
So overall, my consensus is the series is actually fairly enjoyable, but just don't come into it expecting anything stellar or otherwise refreshing for the genre. You'll be really disappointing then. Just prevaricate the series for what it is, a standard high fantasy story with above standard world-building. Do that, and you'll be fine.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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:
Yes
every single time i finish this book, i cry. and i think think that just shows how wonderful and brilliant and devastating this ending is, for i’ve read this series at least six times and the end has never failed me yet. this book and series will always hold a very special place in my heart
adventurous
emotional
tense
slow-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:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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:
No
LEGADO
14/11/24-12/12/24
Fantasy
El cuarto y último libro de esta saga, mi favorito, es un libro lleno de batallas, acción pero también con un final que no me esperaba, terminé llorando, no solo por que había terminado mi primera saga, sino por la marca que dejaron Eragon y Saphira en mí. Simplemente personajes que llenaron mi corazón y que siempre recordare y nunca olvidare. Un libro que concluye una gran historia y que a hecho que yo lea.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
💙❤️💛💚📖🐉
14/11/24-12/12/24
Fantasy
El cuarto y último libro de esta saga, mi favorito, es un libro lleno de batallas, acción pero también con un final que no me esperaba, terminé llorando, no solo por que había terminado mi primera saga, sino por la marca que dejaron Eragon y Saphira en mí. Simplemente personajes que llenaron mi corazón y que siempre recordare y nunca olvidare. Un libro que concluye una gran historia y que a hecho que yo lea.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
💙❤️💛💚📖🐉
adventurous
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
4.5 ⭐
Def cried at the end lol closing this chapter the way it ended was hard but also joyful for what's to come for the characters. ❤️
Def cried at the end lol closing this chapter the way it ended was hard but also joyful for what's to come for the characters. ❤️
To be honest I didn't like the ending !!!! I expected more. I was very disappointed. Eragon deserved happiness after everything he'd been through :( What can i say? I love happy ever afters.