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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
This was a reasonably satisfying end to a decent fantasy series. I read the whole series at the insistence of my 14-yr-old who loves it. I found the writing very clunky and the dialogue unrealistic. Overall plot was formulaic, bad guy in power, small guy destined to destroy him, etc. But it was more philosophical than I expected, exploring questions of right and wrong, making difficult decisions, why we behave as we do. I mostly enjoyed it and found the story engaging. A major complaint I have with this book marketed as for young adults is that it is insanely violent, with extremely long and descriptive torture scenes. What the hell? Another complaint is that the end was way longer than it should have been. I appreciate tying up loose ends but it dragged a lot, it reminded be of that last half hour of LOTR, all those goodbye scenes. Hey just finish already!
adventurous
medium-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:
Complicated
I don’t write reviews often but I have to in this case. It has taken me almost two years to finish the Inheritance Cycle and I feel incredibly bittersweet.
The world, characters, and lore Paolini has built just left me in awe. His style of writing pulled me in and wouldn’t let me go! I read 400+ pages of this book in one day because I couldn’t put it down.
I don’t have the proper words to express how much I’ve loved every page. I was so apprehensive of reading the final book because I couldn’t fathom how the story would end. But, and I won’t give spoilers, everything is unexpected and a delight to read. The character development, stories, and events within Inheritance are so intriguing and provide the perfect conclusion to a perfect quartet.
If I could go back in time and re-read this series for the first time, I’d do it in a heartbeat. Thank you Christopher Paolini for this literary treasure.
The world, characters, and lore Paolini has built just left me in awe. His style of writing pulled me in and wouldn’t let me go! I read 400+ pages of this book in one day because I couldn’t put it down.
I don’t have the proper words to express how much I’ve loved every page. I was so apprehensive of reading the final book because I couldn’t fathom how the story would end. But, and I won’t give spoilers, everything is unexpected and a delight to read. The character development, stories, and events within Inheritance are so intriguing and provide the perfect conclusion to a perfect quartet.
If I could go back in time and re-read this series for the first time, I’d do it in a heartbeat. Thank you Christopher Paolini for this literary treasure.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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
Loved the series, but am extremely disappointed and even a bit angry with the way this amazing series ended. This last book took a long time to come out and i feel maybe the author forgot some key elements to address in this book, since there are still so many loose ends, and just rushed to get it published. completely anticlimactic and just a huge let down.
adventurous
hopeful
medium-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:
Complicated
this book only makes sense if you read eragon and co. as the bad guys … even after about a million pages i’m sticking to my theory that glabatorix was actually the good guy here. i mean - he got rid of an exclusive ruling caste who weren’t concerned with the problems of everyday people, he brought alagaësia 100 years of peace and prosperity, and he has never done a single evil thing in all his life. also every city eragon and co conquered saw the varden as the evil guys and didn’t want anything to do with them.
apart from that what annoys me the most is that magic doesn’t have any rules. i really liked the rules from the first book (doing something with magic costs just as much energy as it would take doing it without) and now magic is just like … placing spells on everyone in alagaësia, growing eyes back, making people perform a victory dance (but only on thursdays), having every second baby be born with blond hair, you know, nonsensical stuff like that.
anyway, i’m glad that’s done.
apart from that what annoys me the most is that magic doesn’t have any rules. i really liked the rules from the first book (doing something with magic costs just as much energy as it would take doing it without) and now magic is just like … placing spells on everyone in alagaësia, growing eyes back, making people perform a victory dance (but only on thursdays), having every second baby be born with blond hair, you know, nonsensical stuff like that.
anyway, i’m glad that’s done.
Yes. I loved this series and I really liked this book. One thing bogged me down. Sometimes it felt like the story was being told in real time. This especially happened during battle scenes. For those of you in the target audience, you will love this. I am not even close to being in the target audience so I felt it a little violent and gory, but not excessively so. I'm just not a fan of battles and torture and people being mean to each other. I loved how Eragon was a thoughtful problem-solver and out-of-the box thinker. It was nice to watch him mature and start thinking about others. I liked the ending. Being the end of the series, it is nice to have a solid ending that is not syrupy. So, for you young people who love fantasy and something a little more raw than Harry Potter, give this series a try.
So many emotions right now, but a fabulous ending. Eragon and Saphria get to start an great new life but leave everyone behind? So sad
adventurous
medium-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