Not so very long ago, Eragon--Shadeslayer, Dragon Rider--was nothing more than a poor farm boy, and his dragon, Saphira, only a blue stone in the f...
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Nov 27, 2011
Before I begin this, I'd like to say that it's a rant. For those of you who don't like ranting- Don't read it. I actually happened to love this book, but I'm just a tad mad at the ending at the moment.
Dear Christopher Paolini,
How. Could. You.
<spoiler> You wrote four MONSOROUS TOMES of creative genuis, and you couldn't even SPARE A SENTENCE for Eragon and Arya! I don't care if you're the authour, and you have your little creative steaks of whimsy More...
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Jan 06, 2012
Lauren Elena
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Before Reading:
I can't wait for this book to come out, but a tiny, miniscule part of me doesn't want it to come out because if it is not absolutly flipping fantastic, then I may have to kill myself. This final book needs to be better than the previous books, which is not an easy feat. Plus all the lose ends need to be tied up. I for one, am interested to see how Christopher Paolini pulls it all together.
Two things I am hoping for in Inheritance:
1. We will see som More...
I can't wait for this book to come out, but a tiny, miniscule part of me doesn't want it to come out because if it is not absolutly flipping fantastic, then I may have to kill myself. This final book needs to be better than the previous books, which is not an easy feat. Plus all the lose ends need to be tied up. I for one, am interested to see how Christopher Paolini pulls it all together.
Two things I am hoping for in Inheritance:
1. We will see som More...
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Feb 22, 2012
Eric
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Inheritance
Book 4 of the Inheritance Cycle
By Christopher Paolini
A Review by Eric Allen
After the success of Eragon and Eldest, Christopher Paolini set to work on the final book of the Inheritance Trilogy. Unfortunately, for everyone involved, the outline he'd written for the third book wasn't going to fit in a single volume. He decided to split it in two. I have to question why, but I'll get into that later in the review. Now we've finally come to the end with More...
Book 4 of the Inheritance Cycle
By Christopher Paolini
A Review by Eric Allen
After the success of Eragon and Eldest, Christopher Paolini set to work on the final book of the Inheritance Trilogy. Unfortunately, for everyone involved, the outline he'd written for the third book wasn't going to fit in a single volume. He decided to split it in two. I have to question why, but I'll get into that later in the review. Now we've finally come to the end with More...
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Jun 27, 2011
June 2011 Update
Fixed the rating thing, so never mind the May update.
May 2011 Update
I do apologize for being one of those idiots who gives a book 5 stars before they've even read it. I accidentally clicked the "rate" button when I added this book, and the only way to remove the rating is to remove the book.
March 2011 Update
Okay, so now there's a release date set for November 8 this year. I really hope this won't get changed or moved around!!! I More...
Fixed the rating thing, so never mind the May update.
May 2011 Update
I do apologize for being one of those idiots who gives a book 5 stars before they've even read it. I accidentally clicked the "rate" button when I added this book, and the only way to remove the rating is to remove the book.
March 2011 Update
Okay, so now there's a release date set for November 8 this year. I really hope this won't get changed or moved around!!! I More...
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Nov 16, 2011
Rowan
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Is anyone else so freaking excited for this book?! Why does it take him so long to write though? It's torture.
I have so many predictions about what's going to happen, I couldn't list them all here if I wanted to. But the main ones are:
- Eragon ends up with Arya... I don't really like her but it would be kinda weird if Christopher Paolini threw in a new girl he falls in love with, in the last book.
- Murtagh is going to end up being good! He's going to change hi More...
I have so many predictions about what's going to happen, I couldn't list them all here if I wanted to. But the main ones are:
- Eragon ends up with Arya... I don't really like her but it would be kinda weird if Christopher Paolini threw in a new girl he falls in love with, in the last book.
- Murtagh is going to end up being good! He's going to change hi More...
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Feb 05, 2012
Kasey
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Update:
If you would like a chapter-by-chapter commentary/sarcastic review of Eragon and Inheritance, check out "distinctvagueness" on youtube...he pretty hilarious :)
POST-RELEASE REVIEW
Well, I have to say I was extremely disappointed with this conclusion. It was by far TOO perfect and way too tidy. It was over complicated with wards, spells, ways to kill dragons, ways characters avoided death, perfect weapons, too perfect characters, anti-climatic More...
If you would like a chapter-by-chapter commentary/sarcastic review of Eragon and Inheritance, check out "distinctvagueness" on youtube...he pretty hilarious :)
POST-RELEASE REVIEW
Well, I have to say I was extremely disappointed with this conclusion. It was by far TOO perfect and way too tidy. It was over complicated with wards, spells, ways to kill dragons, ways characters avoided death, perfect weapons, too perfect characters, anti-climatic More...
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Dec 12, 2011
Cheyenne
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Old review when the prospective title was Shur'tugal:
Title fail. Brisingr was hard enough, this is suicide. Only the hardcore fans (like me) will even bother to learn how to pronounce the title. "Empire" would have been a great title.
New review:
"Inheritance" is a GREAT title :) First of all, it's a pronounceable, English word, and second, it will actually help us remember what the proper name of the series is! lol And the cover is just Gorgeous! : More...
Title fail. Brisingr was hard enough, this is suicide. Only the hardcore fans (like me) will even bother to learn how to pronounce the title. "Empire" would have been a great title.
New review:
"Inheritance" is a GREAT title :) First of all, it's a pronounceable, English word, and second, it will actually help us remember what the proper name of the series is! lol And the cover is just Gorgeous! : More...
Nov 28, 2011
Dena
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Final Review: I think out of all four books, I did like this one perhaps the most. It had less of Eragon moaning and complaining and more of him thinking for himself. I guess that shows he has matured? I will say that I really don't like reading about Roran. I think any plot line that contained Roran was wasted space. Sure, he is smart at war strategy, but we didn't need to read about it and it took up a large chunk in the last 3 books that really weren't necessary. And finally, <spoiler>I
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Dec 17, 2011
Kendall Anne
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What is going on Goodreads?!?! When I added this book it was called Shurtugal, and now its UNTITLED?!?! WHY??? And WHEN is he going to be DONE?!?
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OK OK Goodreads, I'm going insane!! First, This book was UNTITLED with no cover. Then they called it Shurtugal with no cover. NOW its called INHERITANCE WITH COVER?????? OMIGOSH!!!!!! IS THIS THE REAL COVER???? DOES IT REALLY COME OUT IN NOVEMBER???????? AWESOME!!!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PL More...
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OK OK Goodreads, I'm going insane!! First, This book was UNTITLED with no cover. Then they called it Shurtugal with no cover. NOW its called INHERITANCE WITH COVER?????? OMIGOSH!!!!!! IS THIS THE REAL COVER???? DOES IT REALLY COME OUT IN NOVEMBER???????? AWESOME!!!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PL More...
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Nov 23, 2011
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It took me forever to read this book (it's over 800 pages) but I am finally done and ready to write a review.
Obviously, this book is the end of the Inheritance cycle. You have no idea how profoundly sad that makes me. I love this series, and some of my all-time favorite book moments occur during it. I shall never forget you . . .
Despite, how long it is, you don't really notice. Riordan paced the book perfectly, so it never feels like some new, completely unfeasible stretc More...
Obviously, this book is the end of the Inheritance cycle. You have no idea how profoundly sad that makes me. I love this series, and some of my all-time favorite book moments occur during it. I shall never forget you . . .
Despite, how long it is, you don't really notice. Riordan paced the book perfectly, so it never feels like some new, completely unfeasible stretc More...
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Nov 19, 2011
Taz
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This book is taking so.. long.
MY PREDICTIONS are very much based on the prophecy from the werecat, and a bit from the Menoa Tree.
VAULT OF SOULS;
I'll wager that this is where all the Elundari are being kept by Galbatorix, and Eragon will use their strength to defeat him. OR, dragon magic will change them into real dragons again. The latter is a bit wild, I'll admit.
GENERAL HAPPENINGS;
Eragon will storm Galbatorix's hideout twice possibly. Once to ge More...
MY PREDICTIONS are very much based on the prophecy from the werecat, and a bit from the Menoa Tree.
VAULT OF SOULS;
I'll wager that this is where all the Elundari are being kept by Galbatorix, and Eragon will use their strength to defeat him. OR, dragon magic will change them into real dragons again. The latter is a bit wild, I'll admit.
GENERAL HAPPENINGS;
Eragon will storm Galbatorix's hideout twice possibly. Once to ge More...
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Feb 01, 2012
What the hell is taking so long? Wasn't this gonna be part of the third book anyway?
All his die-hard 5th grade fans will have grown up and hate reading by the time this is released.
All his die-hard 5th grade fans will have grown up and hate reading by the time this is released.
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Jan 13, 2012
Madeline
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I'm just ready for this series to be over. This author is taking FOREVER!!! At least we know what the cover looks like. The author's probably spent the past couple years with writer's block and is adding tons of unnecessary details so the book's going to be painful to read. BUT I really want to know what happens! The suspense is killing me! Sigh. I'll probably have to reread all the books over again because I forgot what happens. :P
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Nov 19, 2011
Apps
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oooooooooookay....now everybody is going crazy for the new book ,I'll admit i'm going crazy toofor the new book
Now as i'v read the other's pridiction too I don't totally agree with them.If eragon ends up with arya and roran becomes the new king ...then there will hardly be any fun left cus everyone is expecting that!!!!!
so here are my prediction-
Eragon stays bachlor......'cuz he dies a herioc death with saphira.
elva becomea the new queen.....and kills galbatorix...somhow More...
Now as i'v read the other's pridiction too I don't totally agree with them.If eragon ends up with arya and roran becomes the new king ...then there will hardly be any fun left cus everyone is expecting that!!!!!
so here are my prediction-
Eragon stays bachlor......'cuz he dies a herioc death with saphira.
elva becomea the new queen.....and kills galbatorix...somhow More...
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Nov 14, 2011
Adi (Reading in the Windowseat)
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Read! Verdict... LoVeD iT! A truly fitting end, with probable future book companions - YaY! Review coming as soon as I can find the time.
Official Excerpt!!!
The sound was stabbing, slicing, shivering, like metal scraping
against stone. Eragon’s teeth vibrated in sympathy, and he covered
his ears with his hands, grimacing as he twisted around,
trying to locate the source of the noise. Saphira tossed her head, and even
through the din, he heard her whine More...
Official Excerpt!!!
The sound was stabbing, slicing, shivering, like metal scraping
against stone. Eragon’s teeth vibrated in sympathy, and he covered
his ears with his hands, grimacing as he twisted around,
trying to locate the source of the noise. Saphira tossed her head, and even
through the din, he heard her whine More...
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Nov 26, 2011
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Dec 09, 2011
Gwen
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*No Spoilers!* :D
I really debated whether to give this four or five stars. The only reasons I would have given it four stars would be for his grammer (because I just rolled my eyes every time he used the word 'nevertheless'), and there were some parts that dragged a little. But then again, I think every book in this series had those moments.
But I have to say . . . I am very very happy with the way this book turned out. It was just as good, and maybe even better (I haven' More...
I really debated whether to give this four or five stars. The only reasons I would have given it four stars would be for his grammer (because I just rolled my eyes every time he used the word 'nevertheless'), and there were some parts that dragged a little. But then again, I think every book in this series had those moments.
But I have to say . . . I am very very happy with the way this book turned out. It was just as good, and maybe even better (I haven' More...
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Jan 13, 2012
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It was better than I expected and then some.
The good stuff:
1. An admirable end to thetrilogy cycle, with a fair amount of action, intrigue, magic and dragons.
2. The epic battle at Uru'baen was skillfully done and kept me at the edge of my seat.
3. Loved both Murtagh's and Nasuada's storyline.
4. Paolini's writing has picked up immensely; there was never a dull moment in the book - everybody was always on the move.
5. I'm glad the focus was more on Eragon More...
The good stuff:
1. An admirable end to the
2. The epic battle at Uru'baen was skillfully done and kept me at the edge of my seat.
3. Loved both Murtagh's and Nasuada's storyline.
4. Paolini's writing has picked up immensely; there was never a dull moment in the book - everybody was always on the move.
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Nov 18, 2011
Jessie
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I have no idea why this didn't occur to me earlier, but why is the series called the Inheritance Cycle? Does that mean the series is going to pull a Dark tower by stephen king, and end at the beginning of the first novel? I don't think I can take that. I can take any other predicted or non predicted twist. I can take Eragon leaving Alagaesia, I can take Saphira dying and Gallbatorix winning the war and burning the whole world down. But if this series ends up being an actual More...
I have no idea why this didn't occur to me earlier, but why is the series called the Inheritance Cycle? Does that mean the series is going to pull a Dark tower by stephen king, and end at the beginning of the first novel? I don't think I can take that. I can take any other predicted or non predicted twist. I can take Eragon leaving Alagaesia, I can take Saphira dying and Gallbatorix winning the war and burning the whole world down. But if this series ends up being an actual More...
Dec 26, 2011
Amena
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Wow. I actually finished this book on the 16th, but I forgot to update. Don't judge me. Anyway, read my review and enjoy. Oh, and there aren't any spoilers, so don't sweat it. :)
Ah, the last book to my favorite series. The book and the conclusion of the main plot was absolutely fantastic, but the end has a bittersweet, melancholy feel to it. Nevertheless, I completely, positively, absolutely recommend this to everyone who has read the series up to Brisingr, and if you haven't, and you More...
Ah, the last book to my favorite series. The book and the conclusion of the main plot was absolutely fantastic, but the end has a bittersweet, melancholy feel to it. Nevertheless, I completely, positively, absolutely recommend this to everyone who has read the series up to Brisingr, and if you haven't, and you More...
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Dec 03, 2011
Saga
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Ohgods. The dreaded Green Brick's actually lurking out there now. And some incredibly masochistic part of myself desires to find out whether it's as horrible as the prequels. Oh Paolini, why do you have to insist on being the Stephanie Meyer of "high fantasy"?
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Nov 20, 2011
Shelley
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I already knew that a person doesn't read these books for the writing, but the recap of the books, while helpful, is an example of pathetic writing. What really is the role of an editor? To make sure you don't use the same trite phrase too many times on a single page? "For the reader of this book was mightily annoyed."
I'm noticing a trend that I'm frustrated with the length of most of the books I'm reading. Maybe it's just me, or maybe authors are going completely nuts, ed More...
I'm noticing a trend that I'm frustrated with the length of most of the books I'm reading. Maybe it's just me, or maybe authors are going completely nuts, ed More...
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Nov 28, 2011
Mara
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I am desperately trying to think of one concise word which sums up the sheer misery of the last five and a half days, in which I had to slog my painful way through this 849-page monstrosity. The horrors of Inheritance are so vast and so many that I am unable to; instead, I find my mind reliving the pain, the awefulness, and the absolute boredom of this book. So maybe I should give up trying to express my feelings in one word - since it apparently cannot effectively be done - and just relate to y
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Dec 19, 2010
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Dec 17, 2011
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Jan 15, 2012
Vasya
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I've been waiting so long for this, it is a bit frustrating not remembering all the necessary details to be able to read this one when it comes out, but I am not averse to reading it all over again. I just hope that Paolini realises just hoe frustrating this whole situation is (and if his idol is George R.R. Martin, he should really reconsider his role models). Looking forward to this one.
I don't really know what to say. As the last book of the series, I do believe it was slightly po More...
I don't really know what to say. As the last book of the series, I do believe it was slightly po More...
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Jan 08, 2012
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Feb 07, 2012
Chrysanthos
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A fitting end for a great story.
I had not read Brisingr since it was published, but still I was drawn in from page one.
It was well written and despite its size, surprisingly easy to read.
This book is full of action and at some points a little more violent than the previous ones. This is of course to be expected since it features some the battles leading to Galbatorix's stronghold.
The storyline is well structured without leaving unanswered questions at the end. There ar More...
I had not read Brisingr since it was published, but still I was drawn in from page one.
It was well written and despite its size, surprisingly easy to read.
This book is full of action and at some points a little more violent than the previous ones. This is of course to be expected since it features some the battles leading to Galbatorix's stronghold.
The storyline is well structured without leaving unanswered questions at the end. There ar More...
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Nov 16, 2011
Diana
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When Brisingr came out in September 2009, I was excited to see how this "trilogy" was supposed to end. As I was 50 pages from the end of the book, I remember thinking that there was no way Paolini was going to wrap up the ending in that small page span. To my surprise, at the end there was a letter from Christopher Paolini explaining that the trilogy was now going to be a four book series. I have been waiting in anticipation for the past three years for this book, so I guarantee that I
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Dec 06, 2011
Am I the only one who thinks Christopher Paolini is just a little bit evil? This series sucks you in, take forever to read and no matter how much you want to stop you just can't. And just when you thought the series was over and you were finally free you get a stupid little message at the back of the book saying 'oh no, It's not gonna be a trilogy anymore! It's gonna have FOUR books! yaaaayyyy.' That book end's up taking over two freaking years for him to write. Sounds pretty darn evil to me.
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