The monsters of the mind are far worse than those that actually exist.Through Sapphira's scenes, we finally know what it is like to be a dragon. I appreciate how Paolini is able to keep Eragon human and deeply flawed despite his almost infinite powers. Through Eragon's detour into Farthen Dur, we learn how deep his morals run and his true character. We follow Eragon, once a simple farm boy, now a Dragon Rider and Alegaesia's only hope for freedom, as he fights for his country and against the evil emperor, Galbatorix. One thing that hasn't changed (despite how many times I've read this series) is my complete and utter love for the world of Alegaesia. There's something special about a series that you can read time and time again, and always come away with a new interpretation and sense of wonder. Can this once simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat the king? When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices - choices that will take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice.Įragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny. The Varden are in desperate need of his talents and strength - as are the elves and dwarves.

But Eragon owes his loyalty to others, too. Still, there is more adventure at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep.įirst is Eragon's oath to his cousin, Roran: to help rescue Roran's beloved from King Galbatorix's clutches. Following the colossal battle against the Empires warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Since then, he's not only learned to create magic with words - he's been challenged to his very core. It's been only months since Eragon first uttered 'brisingr', an ancient language term for fire.

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