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This book continues Eragon’s journey and starts a few days after the end of the previous book. Unlike the previous books, this book gives us multiple characters' perspectives and we jump all around Alagaësia as the story takes us back to the dwarves and elves and also into Galbatorix’s territory.

Some of the main things that happen in this story are that Eragon keeps his promise to Roran and helps rescue Katrina, Eragon kills the Ra’zac, he marries Katrina and Roran, Eragon travels to the dwarves to help elect a new king, he returns briefly to the elves and gets a new sword, Eragon learns that his father was actually Brom, how Galbatorix stays so strong was revealed, and we see Gladir and Orimis fall against Galbatorix and Murtaugh.

There were a lot of very important things that happened in this book, but also a lot of this book felt a bit tedious. There was a lot of time spent on politics and other descriptions that felt a bit tedious at times. It made me glad I was listening to the audiobook because I would have struggled reading multiple pages about crafting a sword or dwarven politics.

Overall, I did enjoy the continuation of Eragon’s story but this one felt a bit more tedious with all the political vows pulling Eragon all over the place and having to be explained to him. It is interesting to see such a well developed and thought out world but at the same time I could have done with a lot less explanation for some of these scenes.

CW: kidnapping and imprisonment; PTSD and nightmares; self-harm, whipping; war and mass death; gore and injuries; death of a friend and mentor;

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adventurous dark slow-paced

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

3.0

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adventurous slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

Brisingr is more focused on politics and war strategies in comparison to the first two books. These are my favourite aspects in books, so I enjoyed it a lot more than the second book. Its pacing and action sequences together with politics, worldbuilding and learning about magic are similar to the first book, therefore, the story feels more balanced and engaging. The new plot twists were unexpected and the ending almost made me cry. This book made it definitely worth it to read the series and I'm excited to read the finale!

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