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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
i finished the last book of the Inheritance Cycle - Inheritance is the last book and it finishes up the story really well but it also makes me feel like the story is only half complete, I loved reading this series and its a amazing read.
This book goes of from were Brisingr left us off last and continues with the story of how Eragon and Saphira fight to save the riders and save the world from the king who killed off the riders.
This book is a great read and i know this is not a big review but i feel i can't talk about it fully without giving to much a way.
This book goes of from were Brisingr left us off last and continues with the story of how Eragon and Saphira fight to save the riders and save the world from the king who killed off the riders.
This book is a great read and i know this is not a big review but i feel i can't talk about it fully without giving to much a way.
The saddest thing about this book series is no one talks about it.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
3,5 stars
The storytelling is slow, detailed, descriptive and repetitive, but these aspects are wonderful in audiobook format. I'm so glad that I listened to this series because I don't think I would have loved it as much otherwise.
It's been a joy to witness Eragon's journey from unknowing farm boy to heroic dragon rider. Saphira, Eragon's other half, is such a mood. I love the dragon lore and the bonds between dragons and their riders.
I also like the characters. They might be stereotypical and act predictably, but their actions suit their characterisation and their interaction and responses are so familiar, which ironically creates character depth. I appreciate Arya, Nasuada, Elva and Murtagh's stories and Angela is still as fabulous as ever. The subtle romances are well-written and add much to the story and the characters.
The world-building is amazing. Alagaësia is a traditional fantasy world, but its land, history, races, cultures, languages and magic system create richness and diversity.
This book is about war and preparation for the inevitable showdown with Galbatorix. However, there isn't a sense of tension and the plot is long and dragged out, which could be because I was listening to the audiobook over a long period of time. I'm also a little disappointed with the conflict resolution.
The best part is the epilogue, which is repetitive and long, but also unexpected, realistic (keeping in mind that this is a fantasy world) and bittersweet. The foreshadowing shows that this series has been thought out and carefully constructed. I have grown to love this series and the characters have been a source of comfort, so the ending brought a lump to my throat. It feels like the end of an era.
I don't think I'll reread this series, but I love Alagaësia and will definitely read future works set in this world. I'm glad that I gave this series a chance and I'm sad to reach its end.
“I am not who I was,” he whispered, gripping the edges of the column, “but I know who I am.”
The storytelling is slow, detailed, descriptive and repetitive, but these aspects are wonderful in audiobook format. I'm so glad that I listened to this series because I don't think I would have loved it as much otherwise.
It's been a joy to witness Eragon's journey from unknowing farm boy to heroic dragon rider. Saphira, Eragon's other half, is such a mood. I love the dragon lore and the bonds between dragons and their riders.
I also like the characters. They might be stereotypical and act predictably, but their actions suit their characterisation and their interaction and responses are so familiar, which ironically creates character depth. I appreciate Arya, Nasuada, Elva and Murtagh's stories and Angela is still as fabulous as ever. The subtle romances are well-written and add much to the story and the characters.
The world-building is amazing. Alagaësia is a traditional fantasy world, but its land, history, races, cultures, languages and magic system create richness and diversity.
This book is about war and preparation for the inevitable showdown with Galbatorix. However, there isn't a sense of tension and the plot is long and dragged out, which could be because I was listening to the audiobook over a long period of time. I'm also a little disappointed with the conflict resolution.
Spoiler
Galbatorix is a formidable villain. I had no idea how Eragon could even manage to defeat him and while I understand that it happened in the best possible way, it seemed a little too easy.The best part is the epilogue, which is repetitive and long, but also unexpected, realistic (keeping in mind that this is a fantasy world) and bittersweet. The foreshadowing shows that this series has been thought out and carefully constructed. I have grown to love this series and the characters have been a source of comfort, so the ending brought a lump to my throat. It feels like the end of an era.
I don't think I'll reread this series, but I love Alagaësia and will definitely read future works set in this world. I'm glad that I gave this series a chance and I'm sad to reach its end.
We are not alone, little one, said Saphira.
-2 Stars: Contrivances
-1 Star: Magic System
It is difficult to ignore the obvious. The Inheritence saga is a Frankenstein's monster of Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. Paolini's inspirations ultimately leave the final entry feeling predictable. The less predictable elements feel like mistakes. A disappointing conclusion, showcasing Paolini's lack of long term growth.
-1 Star: Magic System
It is difficult to ignore the obvious. The Inheritence saga is a Frankenstein's monster of Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. Paolini's inspirations ultimately leave the final entry feeling predictable. The less predictable elements feel like mistakes. A disappointing conclusion, showcasing Paolini's lack of long term growth.
A good way to close out the re-read of the series after Murtagh came out! It doesn’t possess quite the same magic that it did to teenage me, but it was enjoyable nonetheless.
Well, when not holding it up for comparison against the other three books in the cycle, it was fantastic, extremely well written, with just as dynamic combat and compelling character relationships. Paolini manages to do the series justice in the final book, to an extent...yet:
When comparing it to the other three in the cycle, I would have to say I liked this one the least, which isn't to say I disliked it overall. There were certain plot elements that I really didn't think were done as well as they could have been. I think a lot of the trouble came up because of the strict rules Paolini laid out as the foundation of the world, such as the magic system and combat. The magic and combat system Paolini set forth was one of the best I've ever experienced in a fantasy world, and it was because of these strict and rational rules he set forth in the first few books that made it difficult for him to have Eragon defeat Galbatorix while staying within his rules and restrictions, seeing as he put forth how much weaker Eragon was than Galbatorix throughout all the books. Therefore, as I'm coming closer and closer to the final battle I began dreading the seemingly inevitable deus ex machina. Sure enough, just in time, Eragon miraculously discovers a secret hidden vault of Eldunari and dragon eggs, which allow him to be powerful enough to fight Galbatorix. While Paolini did not avoid bloodshed or violence in the other books, I felt that in the last one, some of the characters actions were not in line with their motives. Galbatorix, for example, who has been alive for hundreds of years, and has become the most powerful sorcerer of all time, would never have refused to kill Eragon or his friends so many times, when they were so close to defeating him. Yet I understand Galbatorix wanted eragon and saphira under his control rather than dead, but eventually self-preservation would have allowed him to kill them. One other plot specific item that literally made no sense to me, was why Galbatorix would have told Murtagh the true name of the ancient language.
I also never understood Eragon's decision to permanently leave Algaesia, never to return. When he was asked if he would visit, he said absolutely not, for no real rational reason, which was perplexing. Finally, he finally gets somewhere with Arya, and then decided to leave anyway, never to see her again.
When comparing it to the other three in the cycle, I would have to say I liked this one the least, which isn't to say I disliked it overall. There were certain plot elements that I really didn't think were done as well as they could have been. I think a lot of the trouble came up because of the strict rules Paolini laid out as the foundation of the world, such as the magic system and combat. The magic and combat system Paolini set forth was one of the best I've ever experienced in a fantasy world, and it was because of these strict and rational rules he set forth in the first few books that made it difficult for him to have Eragon defeat Galbatorix while staying within his rules and restrictions, seeing as he put forth how much weaker Eragon was than Galbatorix throughout all the books. Therefore, as I'm coming closer and closer to the final battle I began dreading the seemingly inevitable deus ex machina. Sure enough, just in time, Eragon miraculously discovers a secret hidden vault of Eldunari and dragon eggs, which allow him to be powerful enough to fight Galbatorix. While Paolini did not avoid bloodshed or violence in the other books, I felt that in the last one, some of the characters actions were not in line with their motives. Galbatorix, for example, who has been alive for hundreds of years, and has become the most powerful sorcerer of all time, would never have refused to kill Eragon or his friends so many times, when they were so close to defeating him. Yet I understand Galbatorix wanted eragon and saphira under his control rather than dead, but eventually self-preservation would have allowed him to kill them. One other plot specific item that literally made no sense to me, was why Galbatorix would have told Murtagh the true name of the ancient language.
I also never understood Eragon's decision to permanently leave Algaesia, never to return. When he was asked if he would visit, he said absolutely not, for no real rational reason, which was perplexing. Finally, he finally gets somewhere with Arya, and then decided to leave anyway, never to see her again.
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
ITS OVER! I was determined to finish this series because I had invested so much time in it but boy was it tough. The lack of editing made the book unnecessarily long, the dialogue stilted and the plot obvious. I know that younger boys and girls will love it so I will recommend it to them, NOT adults who have a better sense of good writing.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes