- Paperback: 704 pages
- Publisher: Corgi Childrens (25 Oct 2012)
- ISBN-10: 0552560251
- ISBN-13: 978-0552560252
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (152 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 505,483 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The final stunning book in the Inheritance cycle featuring Eragon and his dragon Saphira.
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
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It began with Eragon . . . It ends with Inheritance.
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 forest. Now, the fate of an entire civilization rests on their shoulders.
Long months of training and battle have brought victories and hope, but they have also brought heartbreaking loss. And still the real battle lies ahead: they must confront Galbatorix. When they do, they will have to be strong enough to defeat him. And if they cannot, no one can. There will be no second chances.
The Rider and his dragon have come farther than anyone dared to hope. But can they topple the evil king and restore justice to Alagaësia? And if so, at what cost?
Featuring spectacular artwork by cult artist John Jude Palencar, this stunning book brings the bestselling Inheritance cycle to a breathtaking conclusion.
--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
After the long wait it's finally over!
This book carries straight on from the last and has everything you'd come to expect from the other books in the series. I found myself getting a little bored at times with the constant battle scenes and enjoyed it when the book broke away from them at times. However having said that I still found it really enjoyable and couldn't put it down!
There are a few unexpected twists and turns that I really enjoyed and was pleased he'd included. He also throws in a few really good chapters towards the end where we see a different side to one character in particular. Personally I loved this part of the book and enjoyed finding more about them.
There has been quite a bit of disappointment with the ending so I didn't have great expectations for it, but when I actually read it I enjoyed it. I think he rounded off the story pretty well. How it's left (without giving away anything!) to me seems to end this particular chapter for Alagaesia but leaves a lot of room to pick the story back up or link it in with more stories from this world at a later time. I found some parts of it a bit frustrating, but I hope that it's so he can pick back up on it at some point as there's still a few questions that need answering and I'd love to learn more about certain characters such as Angela!
Overall I really wanted to give it 5 stars but I think it was slightly let down in parts. However it definitely deserves 4 stars and is worth a read! It's also worth sticking with it if you find your concentration wondering at parts, especially if you've enjoyed the others!
This book carries straight on from the last and has everything you'd come to expect from the other books in the series. I found myself getting a little bored at times with the constant battle scenes and enjoyed it when the book broke away from them at times. However having said that I still found it really enjoyable and couldn't put it down!
There are a few unexpected twists and turns that I really enjoyed and was pleased he'd included. He also throws in a few really good chapters towards the end where we see a different side to one character in particular. Personally I loved this part of the book and enjoyed finding more about them.
There has been quite a bit of disappointment with the ending so I didn't have great expectations for it, but when I actually read it I enjoyed it. I think he rounded off the story pretty well. How it's left (without giving away anything!) to me seems to end this particular chapter for Alagaesia but leaves a lot of room to pick the story back up or link it in with more stories from this world at a later time. I found some parts of it a bit frustrating, but I hope that it's so he can pick back up on it at some point as there's still a few questions that need answering and I'd love to learn more about certain characters such as Angela!
Overall I really wanted to give it 5 stars but I think it was slightly let down in parts. However it definitely deserves 4 stars and is worth a read! It's also worth sticking with it if you find your concentration wondering at parts, especially if you've enjoyed the others!
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A bit like Brisingr, you get the feeling with this book that if someone ripped 200-300 pages out of it and stapled them together you could get a fantastic, exciting story. Sadly, the author has wrapped this up in 500+ pages of irrelevance, almost as if, just like Eragon, we're all a little bit scared of getting to the final battle and want to put it off as long as possible. This is a shame, if you cut out the pointless sub-plots, needless musings and unnecessary clarifications there is a story as good as Eragon or Eldest hidden beneath.
I am surprised by how many people disliked the ending of this book and the climax of the series, for me that was the best bit. The way Eragon finally defeats the King is clever, unexpected and plausible, none of which was expected given the huge difference in their ability levels, time and again alluded to in the books.
Also, although some story arcs are wrapped up with neat little bows, not everything is left so clear cut. Being sickened many authors 'happily ever after' obsession I was delighted Paolini didn't fall into this trap.
If you've read the last three books you should definitely read this, it is it's own sweet form of torture, but like running your first marathon, you'll be happy you put yourself through it.
I am surprised by how many people disliked the ending of this book and the climax of the series, for me that was the best bit. The way Eragon finally defeats the King is clever, unexpected and plausible, none of which was expected given the huge difference in their ability levels, time and again alluded to in the books.
Also, although some story arcs are wrapped up with neat little bows, not everything is left so clear cut. Being sickened many authors 'happily ever after' obsession I was delighted Paolini didn't fall into this trap.
If you've read the last three books you should definitely read this, it is it's own sweet form of torture, but like running your first marathon, you'll be happy you put yourself through it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The decision of a fourth book, I think, spoils the series from the very beginning because it really affects the detail of the story. (The first two books were quite promising!) To finish Brisingr and this last book took me so long I just thought to skip pages in between but I managed to read through everything. This is because of the lengthy details that he put in and there are too many pointless subplots that we can ignore. However, after finishing this, I still praise Paolini because he knows how to resolve the story, the problems that occur and make the reader satisfied.
Saphira's and Murtagh's point of views should be added rather than putting too much detail on Roran's because I think theirs are much more important and could add more richness to the storyline, whereas for me Roran's, didn't. Then the story seems a bit rushed during the battle with Galbatorix but nevertheless the way Galbatorix was killed is quite smart (at least for me). And the book doesn't have that happily-ever-after ending to it, and what I really like is the few 100 pages at the back where it detailed the epilogue - so that the faithful readers (and the author himself, of course) can finally (and slowly) let go of the characters and the story. Though there still might be loose ends or story unresolved in this book, but anyway I was satisfied.
(Oh, I also love the chapters on Vroengard)
Saphira's and Murtagh's point of views should be added rather than putting too much detail on Roran's because I think theirs are much more important and could add more richness to the storyline, whereas for me Roran's, didn't. Then the story seems a bit rushed during the battle with Galbatorix but nevertheless the way Galbatorix was killed is quite smart (at least for me). And the book doesn't have that happily-ever-after ending to it, and what I really like is the few 100 pages at the back where it detailed the epilogue - so that the faithful readers (and the author himself, of course) can finally (and slowly) let go of the characters and the story. Though there still might be loose ends or story unresolved in this book, but anyway I was satisfied.
(Oh, I also love the chapters on Vroengard)
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Awesome IMHO ***Mild Spoilers****
I really loved the last book in the Inheritance cycle. I seem to be in the minority for this. I am okay with that. I love the way Chris writes. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Jared Lucas
Inheritance: Inheritance Cycle, Book 4 (The Inheritance cycle)
This is the fantastic culmination of an awesome set of fantasy books by the up and coming Christopher Paolini.
I for one hope that he carries on writing in the fantasy genre.
I for one hope that he carries on writing in the fantasy genre.
Published 9 days ago by Eckythump80
Disappointing :(
I have finally finished Inheritance and, whilst I raced through the other books, it has taken me a long time. It really put downable and honestly, I found it hard going. Read more
Published 14 days ago by C. Gomez
eragon sequal
This was a presesnt for my wife. She has all the 'Eragon' books and is very fond of wizardry and gragons. Read more
Published 1 month ago by bigbill
Inheritance
Brilliant book. Brought it on my kindle and I haven't been able to put it down! Highly recommended. Only if you've read the previous books though. Read more
Published 1 month ago by User122
REALLY GOOD!
This book is really good. I love the story plan and how all the books are linked. My favourite bit is when they find a-little something on Vroengard... Read more
Published 1 month ago by MVB
Not the same anymore
Throughout the first part I missed the great moments in Eragon and Eldest where not every scene involved an army full of wooden characters, but mabye two or three to focus on. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mattknowswhereyoulive
Not bad for a read before going to sleep.
Have now read all four books which obviously if you enjoy the first is the result. Total before going to sleep type reading and easy to resume from where you left it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Slowreader
Edit and think
I've read all four books now and seriously think CP needs someone to tell him to learn to cut. Too many battle scenes, they all seem the same after a little while and too much... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Isabella
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Books purchased for LRC (Library) at school and as far as i am aware are all ok with no problems.
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