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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
Je suis triste de quitter l'univers d'Eragon, j'ai vraiment beaucoup aimé ce dernier tome que j'ai trouvé prenant mais il m'a manqué certaines choses malgré tout. J'aurai aimé en apprendre plus sur Murthag, j'ai trouvé un peu facile le combat avec Galbatorix, cette romance pas vraiment approfondi ni vraiment réelle entre Eragon et Aria puis cette fin qui me fait ressentir comme si ce n'était pas vraiment fini.
I remember patiently waiting for the release of this book. It was released the day before my sister's birthday and still my aunt bought it for me as a gift as soon as it was released. It was a good book, and I still enjoyed it, but it didn't wrap up my favorite series in quite the way I wished it would have. Parts of the story felt unfinished and I had a few questions that never got answered. A couple years ago the author released a companion book to the series, [b:The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm: Eragon|26152839|The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm Eragon (Tales from Alagaësia #1; The Inheritance Cycle World)|Christopher Paolini|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1539186315l/26152839._SX50_.jpg|46109200], and I am disappointed to say that I have yet to get around to reading it. Perhaps that book will bring closure to this series in a way that Inheritance did not.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I did finish this, but I was beginning to lose interest in High Fantasy at this time
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Yes
I don’t think I’ve ever read high fantasy with a protagonist as compelling as Eragon. He isn’t special, he isn’t the best person to defeat the dark lord, and he’s crippled by self doubt (most of which is actually quite warranted). The way he ultimately prevails wasn’t through being more clever or some deux ex machina style intervention. It was through desperation and a belief he had already lost. It was such a compelling finish to what was kind of a rote high fantasy story for most of the series. The whole story is re-contextualized for me by the ending and places it in the top tier of fantasy works for me.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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:
Yes
This series is a delight, especially as an adult. You get to witness Eragon grow up, and face so many relatable challenges as a teenager (e.g., I have a crush on a girl and I don’t know what to do with my hands) despite the fact that many of his conflicts are probably not terribly relatable (e.g., how do I defeat this other dragon rider with swords and magic). The entire cast is flawed, but with each their own strengths that we get to see them discover. The world building is artfully done without being too complicated.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Suicide, Medical content, Pregnancy
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
This was my favorite book in the series. It was a good ending to the series.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Alright, with the close of this arc, I want to write out some quick thoughts on the series as a whole — but first this book specifically.
This book was good, the same as the rest. I enjoyed it and it was more or less a fitting conclusion to the series, though I was dissatisfied with certain things. One thing I did like was the conclusion of the “action” being far before the conclusion of the book. The story went on and wrapped itself up in every way the author could think of (except for Jeod’s ride on Sephira?) I also really like Nasuada’s chapters, and Roren’s development.
Things I didn’t care for. The entire series is building towards this ultimate bad guy and he is talked about so often, yet his end is quick and easy, honestly. Even more so with his dragon — I was very disappointed by the final encounter. It would not be a problem if the series didn’t hinge so heavily on the encroaching battle between Eragon and Galbatorix. Also as a side note- I really really thought Eragon would use his final request of Orin in the final battle, the spell of transporting thing. He should have either transported Gal far away alongside himself and then had an epic landscape shifting battle of magic, or transported the dragon hearts away from Gal so he was cut off from their power. That would have tied things up neatly and afforded a much more interesting final encounter I think. Anyway. The concluding battle was definitely a disappointment for me — and that’s a big deal In a series of four very long books that are all aimed at that one encounter.
Now for thoughts on the four book series as a whole: I’ll keep it short. It is a good series and very well thought out, yet it doesn’t feel unique enough to merit five stars or any kind of glowing review. It feels very similar to LOTR or Wheel of Time, though I wouldn’t say it is derivative — there’s only so much deviation to be had with elves, dwarves, and dragons. Yet, I didn’t feel it did enough stand out things to merit a five star.
This book was good, the same as the rest. I enjoyed it and it was more or less a fitting conclusion to the series, though I was dissatisfied with certain things. One thing I did like was the conclusion of the “action” being far before the conclusion of the book. The story went on and wrapped itself up in every way the author could think of (except for Jeod’s ride on Sephira?) I also really like Nasuada’s chapters, and Roren’s development.
Things I didn’t care for. The entire series is building towards this ultimate bad guy and he is talked about so often, yet his end is quick and easy, honestly. Even more so with his dragon — I was very disappointed by the final encounter. It would not be a problem if the series didn’t hinge so heavily on the encroaching battle between Eragon and Galbatorix. Also as a side note- I really really thought Eragon would use his final request of Orin in the final battle, the spell of transporting thing. He should have either transported Gal far away alongside himself and then had an epic landscape shifting battle of magic, or transported the dragon hearts away from Gal so he was cut off from their power. That would have tied things up neatly and afforded a much more interesting final encounter I think. Anyway. The concluding battle was definitely a disappointment for me — and that’s a big deal In a series of four very long books that are all aimed at that one encounter.
Now for thoughts on the four book series as a whole: I’ll keep it short. It is a good series and very well thought out, yet it doesn’t feel unique enough to merit five stars or any kind of glowing review. It feels very similar to LOTR or Wheel of Time, though I wouldn’t say it is derivative — there’s only so much deviation to be had with elves, dwarves, and dragons. Yet, I didn’t feel it did enough stand out things to merit a five star.