kristilynn24 reviewed on + 34 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
First I would like to say that I agree with Samantha. I do not think that she ruined the book for anyone. Honestly if someone did not read the first three or did not see that the fall of Galbatorix would be in this book.....I would suggest reading the first three, or REreading the first three. It was pretty much all but said. What else did anyone else think would happen in the final book?? Uhmmm?
I would like to begin my review by saying this....I have loved this series from the start (I even named one of my cats Eragon). I found out about the book when the movie was made and wanted to read Eragon before seeing the movie. Which, I will say, I am glad I did. The movie distorted the book. (although, Jeremy Irons as Brom was the best) I had no idea that there was even a second book or that more was coming out. Once I did, I went directly to the library and got Eldest. I fell in love. I waited, and waited, and waited for Brisingr. I preordered it. I loved it too. I could not wait for Inheritance. Preordered it as well. I reread the first three (again, for it was not the first time I reread them). I started Inheritance and like the others it was action packed, heart wrenching.....dare I say, comical. I laughed, cried, laughed some more. After the great fall of the king, it did pick up pace. However there are some things that truly did not need to drawn out.
Now I will try not to RUIN the book....but I must say, the ending was disappointing. I felt heart broken, frustrated, and down right ticked off!! There are things that I expected, and expected because of the way the author portrayed things that were to come. Those things did not. Things were left.....unresolved. An Epilogue would have sufficed. But none is there. There will not be another book. Although the author said he would not let Alagaesia itself diminish. But what of those characters that were so important and not finished. Yes I mean Eragon!! I love him! I read a review and the person wrote: HOW. COULD. YOU! I fully agree.
I do not believe I have said anything that would give the plot away. Of course if you feel that way....oh well. I will warn those who are going to read Inheritance. Do not skip through the book as I did looking for when the introduction of the Great Green Dragon will appear, DONT. I will tell you. It does not occur till page 785. Thats correct, in the monster of a 849 page book, it does not happen till page 785!! So, just wait. (and please, if you did not know there was a Green Dragon after looking at the cover, well, for shame on you).
I am giving the book 4 stars. I still love Eragon and cannot bring myself to go lower. However, I had given the other three 5 stars. I do not regret reading these books. I have all 4 in hard cover and first editions to boot. But it will be a long time till I can bring myself to read them again. I am in mourning. Yes, read them, love them, cry for them. But be warned, even in a good book, things do not go the way you think they will.
I would like to begin my review by saying this....I have loved this series from the start (I even named one of my cats Eragon). I found out about the book when the movie was made and wanted to read Eragon before seeing the movie. Which, I will say, I am glad I did. The movie distorted the book. (although, Jeremy Irons as Brom was the best) I had no idea that there was even a second book or that more was coming out. Once I did, I went directly to the library and got Eldest. I fell in love. I waited, and waited, and waited for Brisingr. I preordered it. I loved it too. I could not wait for Inheritance. Preordered it as well. I reread the first three (again, for it was not the first time I reread them). I started Inheritance and like the others it was action packed, heart wrenching.....dare I say, comical. I laughed, cried, laughed some more. After the great fall of the king, it did pick up pace. However there are some things that truly did not need to drawn out.
Now I will try not to RUIN the book....but I must say, the ending was disappointing. I felt heart broken, frustrated, and down right ticked off!! There are things that I expected, and expected because of the way the author portrayed things that were to come. Those things did not. Things were left.....unresolved. An Epilogue would have sufficed. But none is there. There will not be another book. Although the author said he would not let Alagaesia itself diminish. But what of those characters that were so important and not finished. Yes I mean Eragon!! I love him! I read a review and the person wrote: HOW. COULD. YOU! I fully agree.
I do not believe I have said anything that would give the plot away. Of course if you feel that way....oh well. I will warn those who are going to read Inheritance. Do not skip through the book as I did looking for when the introduction of the Great Green Dragon will appear, DONT. I will tell you. It does not occur till page 785. Thats correct, in the monster of a 849 page book, it does not happen till page 785!! So, just wait. (and please, if you did not know there was a Green Dragon after looking at the cover, well, for shame on you).
I am giving the book 4 stars. I still love Eragon and cannot bring myself to go lower. However, I had given the other three 5 stars. I do not regret reading these books. I have all 4 in hard cover and first editions to boot. But it will be a long time till I can bring myself to read them again. I am in mourning. Yes, read them, love them, cry for them. But be warned, even in a good book, things do not go the way you think they will.
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