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A review by notawitch
Brisingr by Christopher Paolini
5.0
I gave the 5 stars for the fast paced and emotional roller-coaster in the last 20% of the book. Brisingr was slow moving compared to Eragon and Eldest; with a lot more descriptions of battle scenes than plot. However some of the events that take place throughout the book, especially the end is worth reading it.
Spoilers ahead-
When Eragon goes back to Elleaméra and forges a new sword for himself with the help of Rhünon (the elf-woman who forges swords for Dragon Riders) from Brightsteel, fallen stars and names it Brisingr - the ancient name for fire, I squealed with happiness. I couldn't contain my joy when Eragon names his sword and it bursts into blue flames around the blade. The conversation between Eragon and Oromis-elda at the Crags of Tel'nair was bittersweet. And how overjoyed I was when Eragon discovers he is the son of Brom, and not the son of the traitor Morzan! Another moment that caused me anxiety was when Oromis and his dragon, Glaedr, finally decide its time to come out of hiding to fight alongside the Varden. I couldn't stop sobbing when Oromis was killed in battle by Galbatorix and oh, how Glaedr was in despair that he passed too but has to forever remain alone in his Eldunari, or the heart of hearts, that he gave to and is guarded by Eragon and his dragon Saphira. This book made me laugh with Saphira's wit and short temper and cry alongside Roran, Katrina, Eragon, Saphira, Oromis and Glaedr.
Spoilers ahead-
When Eragon goes back to Elleaméra and forges a new sword for himself with the help of Rhünon (the elf-woman who forges swords for Dragon Riders) from Brightsteel, fallen stars and names it Brisingr - the ancient name for fire, I squealed with happiness. I couldn't contain my joy when Eragon names his sword and it bursts into blue flames around the blade. The conversation between Eragon and Oromis-elda at the Crags of Tel'nair was bittersweet. And how overjoyed I was when Eragon discovers he is the son of Brom, and not the son of the traitor Morzan! Another moment that caused me anxiety was when Oromis and his dragon, Glaedr, finally decide its time to come out of hiding to fight alongside the Varden. I couldn't stop sobbing when Oromis was killed in battle by Galbatorix and oh, how Glaedr was in despair that he passed too but has to forever remain alone in his Eldunari, or the heart of hearts, that he gave to and is guarded by Eragon and his dragon Saphira. This book made me laugh with Saphira's wit and short temper and cry alongside Roran, Katrina, Eragon, Saphira, Oromis and Glaedr.