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klstogdill's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
alliebebbs9's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
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
4.0
Well into the universe now, there were some twists I wasn’t expecting but I’m loving meeting all these characters and watching them flesh out. My favourite parts are the Dragon POV
abra3326's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
janeleng's review against another edition
2.0
When starting my reread of this series, I was excited to get to this installment because it was the only one I couldn’t remember the plot of. And now I know why—it doesn’t have one.
Although bookended by action, Brisingr is weighed down by the 500 pages in the middle containing an extraordinary amount of detail about events that aren’t important. At one point we watch Eragon run errands for 100+ pages. Anytime a character speaks, it’s at least a paragraph of text if not a couple of pages. Every dialogue reads more like two monologues happening simultaneously.
Even more irritatingly, I also found Eragon’s character to be inconsistent compared to previous books. There’s one instance where he suggests solving a problem with brute force like Galbatorix and another where he expresses a desire to learn the same magic as Durza. It would be one thing if Paolini was using these scenes to explore Eragon’s potential for corruption, but the other characters react with a chuckling “Oh Eragon” before moving on.
The only parts in the middle that I found to be compelling were Roran’s chapters. Very interesting to watch someone who is exponentially more competent than everyone else have to fall in line.
Overall, Paolini seems to have done an extraordinary amount of research on swords and philosophy for this book and was unable to cut a single detail. I’m going to need a palate cleanser before book 4.
Although bookended by action, Brisingr is weighed down by the 500 pages in the middle containing an extraordinary amount of detail about events that aren’t important. At one point we watch Eragon run errands for 100+ pages. Anytime a character speaks, it’s at least a paragraph of text if not a couple of pages. Every dialogue reads more like two monologues happening simultaneously.
Even more irritatingly, I also found Eragon’s character to be inconsistent compared to previous books. There’s one instance where he suggests solving a problem with brute force like Galbatorix and another where he expresses a desire to learn the same magic as Durza. It would be one thing if Paolini was using these scenes to explore Eragon’s potential for corruption, but the other characters react with a chuckling “Oh Eragon” before moving on.
The only parts in the middle that I found to be compelling were Roran’s chapters. Very interesting to watch someone who is exponentially more competent than everyone else have to fall in line.
Overall, Paolini seems to have done an extraordinary amount of research on swords and philosophy for this book and was unable to cut a single detail. I’m going to need a palate cleanser before book 4.
limbolambo's review against another edition
3.0
Falls flat more than the first two but has a good enough world and aesthetic to keep me invested
little_miss_darkness's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
<b>Roran and Eragon reunited, Eragon in need of a sword and the fate of Alagaësia at stake.</b>
Even though it wasn't a centrefold of the story, I'm kind of glad there is one love story that defies the odds, and flies over mountains. No one really knows if Eragon and Arya will end up together (or if she actually has romantic feelings toward him, though it's kind of hinted), but their love isn't the most important part of the tale. Roran and Katrina, on the other hand, will eventually have a more normal life, magic free. And yet, he is willing to face the Ra'zac for her. Like the author says, it's not that <i>she</i> is a beauty without comparison, it's the love Roran has for her that makes her shine more than any other woman.
Eragon is facing a dilemma. He needs a new sword after his encounter with Murtagh left him without one. He needs a Rider's sword. But how, when Rhunön made a vow never to make another, and when there is no <i>brightsteel</i> left, no matter how hard she searches? Enter Sollembum and his little message he gave to Eragon in the first book. Speaking of which, Menoa tree is kind of a fascinating character, when you think about it.
Varden are moving across the Empire, slowly making their way toward Urû'baen and Galbatorix waiting for them. On the northern side, Elves' army is doing the same, conquering human cities as they go. Oromis and Glaedr decide that it is time to finally announce themselves to the world, but before they go, give the Rider's most precious secret to Eragon. The reason Glabatorix is so powerful and seems to only keep amassing his power over the last hundred years. Eldunarí, dragon's heart of hearts, in which they can transfer their consciousness and live long after their body is gone.
The final battle is approaching, and no one is absolutely sure Eragon and Saphira are yet strong enough to defeat Galbatorix. Tensions are rising everywhere. The Varden are tired, Roran is determined to defeat the Empire and secure a safe world for his new wife and unborn child. Humans are starting to get weary of the Urghals and Elves and magic.
I was literally swallowing each page, racing to the end. I knew there was a whole other book before it will all be resolved, but still felt so close. Christopher Paolini knows how to give us enough to keep us hooked to the story, just waiting to read more. I am so glad that I read this after the whole saga was published, because I'm not sure how patient I would have been otherwise, waiting for each book. We're almost there!
Even though it wasn't a centrefold of the story, I'm kind of glad there is one love story that defies the odds, and flies over mountains. No one really knows if Eragon and Arya will end up together (or if she actually has romantic feelings toward him, though it's kind of hinted), but their love isn't the most important part of the tale. Roran and Katrina, on the other hand, will eventually have a more normal life, magic free. And yet, he is willing to face the Ra'zac for her. Like the author says, it's not that <i>she</i> is a beauty without comparison, it's the love Roran has for her that makes her shine more than any other woman.
Eragon is facing a dilemma. He needs a new sword after his encounter with Murtagh left him without one. He needs a Rider's sword. But how, when Rhunön made a vow never to make another, and when there is no <i>brightsteel</i> left, no matter how hard she searches? Enter Sollembum and his little message he gave to Eragon in the first book. Speaking of which, Menoa tree is kind of a fascinating character, when you think about it.
Varden are moving across the Empire, slowly making their way toward Urû'baen and Galbatorix waiting for them. On the northern side, Elves' army is doing the same, conquering human cities as they go. Oromis and Glaedr decide that it is time to finally announce themselves to the world, but before they go, give the Rider's most precious secret to Eragon. The reason Glabatorix is so powerful and seems to only keep amassing his power over the last hundred years. Eldunarí, dragon's heart of hearts, in which they can transfer their consciousness and live long after their body is gone.
The final battle is approaching, and no one is absolutely sure Eragon and Saphira are yet strong enough to defeat Galbatorix. Tensions are rising everywhere. The Varden are tired, Roran is determined to defeat the Empire and secure a safe world for his new wife and unborn child. Humans are starting to get weary of the Urghals and Elves and magic.
I was literally swallowing each page, racing to the end. I knew there was a whole other book before it will all be resolved, but still felt so close. Christopher Paolini knows how to give us enough to keep us hooked to the story, just waiting to read more. I am so glad that I read this after the whole saga was published, because I'm not sure how patient I would have been otherwise, waiting for each book. We're almost there!
aerialthief's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
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? Yes
5.0
rosewitch44's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0