Jake Ticer
Mrs. Brown
5 January 2009
Brisingr

Paulini, Christopher. Brisingr. New York: Knopf, 2008.

Christopher Paulini once again takes us to the world of Alagaesia with the third installation of The Inheritance Cycle. Brisingr pìcks up right where Eldest left off, after the battle of the Varden. The book starts off with Eragon and Roran seeking out Roran's girlfriend, after a quick recount of the Varden's battle with the army of King Galbatorix. Once Eragon returns from this mission to save his brother's girlfriend he is immediately sent off to help the dwarves select a new king to lead them after Hrothgar's death from the second book. Read the book to find out what will happen to Eragon.

Christopher Paulini uses a variety of methods throughout the vook to portray his meaning. He uses an upbeat style to portray the mood of the characters. In addition Paulini utilizes juxtaposition of different scenes to capture the idea that whatever one person does has ramifications on those that are on the other side of the world. He also uses this juxtaposition to capture the varying viewpoints of different characters.

Overall Brisingr is a fantastic, fast paced book. It is an ecellent installation to the Inheritance Cycle. The ending of the book presents an interesting development into the series. However do not read the book if you have not read the first two in the series because this installation builds off of elements from both the first and second books.