Reviews

The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm by Christopher Paolini

kwista's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A

4.0

phoenix2's review

2.0

Tales from Alagaesia #1 was a trip down memory lane. Well known and beloved characters appeared, but this installment was not something that added much to the story of Eragon and the new empire that was enstablished after the final book of the tetralogy. However, it created some questions about what's next. Will there be another book? Hopefully yes.

As for this short stories from Alagaesia, of course a tetralogy like Eragon could not not have an extra under 200 pages! The first tale was pretty great, deeping the reader straight into the world of dragons and dragonriders. It also left some new mysteries unsolved, so I'm looking forward to the continuation of the series.

The second story was just okay, a bit more playful and mysterious, but nothing special. And, as for the third one, it was a bit boring, to be honest.

So, overall, I almost enjoyed this book, but it did make me want to re read the series. So, two out of five stars.

oneeyedjess's review

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

reedholmesa's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful 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

4.0

jessmacmenigall's review

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

clockworkblue's review

adventurous informative reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

erikajay's review

2.0

I really like how this book was set up! It is a collection of separate stories, but they are all related.

One of my main problems with this book is that no one is where I want them to be, both physically and emotionally.

And even though these stories are short, I still feel like we got partial stories on most of these. For example, the initial meeting of Angela and Solembum is mentioned, but we don’t actually get that story. The one story that is fully told - and the longest in the book - I just didn’t care about.

Paolini definitely shines in writing longer books, but I don’t think this is his best work.

waiteh22's review

3.0

Mainly just an Urgal story. Just a short story set in the world. You don’t actually get much about Eragon or anyone. That was disappointing. 

kommatator's review against another edition

2.0

Sehr fabelhaft. Die drei Geschichten haben moralisierenden Anspruch. 

rigzin22's review

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25