Book 2 in The Inheritance Trilogy
Christopher Paolini is the creator of the World of Eragon and the Fractalverse. His blockbuster The Inheritance Cycle (Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, Inheritance) has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. First published at nineteen, he is the holder of the Guinness World Record for youngest author of a bestselling series. Christopher makes his home in Paradise Valley, Montana, where he continues to write stories and ask questions. Find out more about Christopher and all things Inheritance Cycle on social media and at paolini.net.
A compelling and action-filled adventure . . . A galloping good
example of its genre
*Daily Telegraph*
This book is an achievement. Readers will be transported
*The Sunday Times*
A portrayal of true affection between boy and dragon . . . Paolini
writes like someone gripped by his own story
*Guardian*
A stirring fantasy of epic proportions
*The Bookseller*
Bound for the bestsellers
*Publishing News*
This phone-book size second helping in Paolini's planned Inheritance Trilogy picks up with the battle-scarred but conquering hero, first introduced in Eragon, and his dragon, Saphira. As the novel opens, the two are neck-deep in political intrigue over choosing a successor to replace Ajihad, the Varden's slain leader. The scope of the story expands when Eragon and Arya, the elfin ambassador he not-so-secretly lusts after, head to Ellesm?ra so he can complete his training as a Rider. Eragon's cousin, Roran, makes a more perilous journey, leading the townspeople of Carvahall in pursuit of the villain Galbatorix and his cronies, who have kidnapped Roran's fianc?eAhoping to bait Eragon and Saphira. The narrative shifts occasionally to follow the troubles plaguing Nasuada, Ajihad's daughter, who now leads the Varden. Fans of the first volume will find even more of the same here: a wealth of descriptive detail, mythic archetypes and prolonged battle sequences. Here, the inspiration sometimes seems less Tolkien than Star Wars (Eragon says "Yes, Master" frequently). The most affecting element remains the tender relationship between dragon and Rider, and teens will empathize as the object of Eragon's affection (repeatedly) spurns him, his teacher humbles him and he struggles with questions about God and vegetarianism. Readers who persevere are rewarded with walloping revelations in the final pages, including the meaning of the title and the identity of the red dragon on the cover. The story leaves off with a promise To Be Continued. Ages 12-up. (Aug.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
A compelling and action-filled adventure . . . A galloping good
example of its genre * Daily Telegraph *
This book is an achievement. Readers will be transported * The
Sunday Times *
A portrayal of true affection between boy and dragon . . . Paolini
writes like someone gripped by his own story * Guardian *
A stirring fantasy of epic proportions * The Bookseller *
Bound for the bestsellers * Publishing News *
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