Brisingr – Christopher Paolini

As with the other books in the “Eragon” series, this book is a thrilling read for all ages above 10. It offers an in depth story line as well as interesting characters. The plot is about a former young farm boy named Eragon. His world is turned upside down when he discovers a dragon into the forest near his home and through several events in brings him to the Varden, the main stage of “Brisingr”. From there he leaves to help decide the new dwarf king and uphold his oaths to the different races of Alagasia, a formidable task. Like “Eldest” this book also depicts the story form different people, such as Eragon’s cousin Roran or his dragon, Saphira. It shows how they perceive the world as well as others and makes the characters seem so much more alive!
Brisingr also explains more magic and how it works as if it were like learning a new language. It offers a look into Eragon’s parents and an unexpected twist that changes the story forever.

As well as continuing the story form “Eldest” (the previous book in the series) it also answers questions left hanging in the air at the end of Eldest. It also provides the perspectives of the characters and how they react to different situations. Paolini’s style of writing makes the characters seem so real it makes you feel like your reading about something that actually happened with real people, instead of reading a fiction novel.

Brisingr ends on such a note it makes you beg you could read just one more page. It sets the stage for the finale of the “Eragon” series and leaves wondering one thing. What happens next?

Jason Aravanis