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Brisingr

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008

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Christopher Paolini

Brisingr

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

800

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Alagaësia • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2008

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

1050L

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Super Short Summary

Eragon, Saphira, and Roran rescue Katrina from Helgrind, defeating Ra’zac and Lethrblakas; Eragon deals with Sloan and reunites with Arya to return to the Varden. Roran and Katrina marry after defeating Galbatorix’s forces. Eragon orchestrates Orik’s rise to king at the dwarves’ clanmeet and visits Oromis, learning new spells and obtaining a new sword. At Feinster, Eragon, Saphira, and Arya stop the creation of a new Shade amid tragic news.

Adventurous

Fantastical

Suspenseful

Emotional

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.4

397,657 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Brisingr by Christopher Paolini has been praised for its complex world-building and continued character development, keeping readers engaged in the fantasy saga. However, some critics note that its pacing can be slow and the narrative sometimes feels stretched. Overall, it effectively expands the universe established in the earlier books, appealing to dedicated fans.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Brisingr?

A reader who enjoys Brisingr by Christopher Paolini is typically a fan of epic fantasy with richly detailed worlds, complex characters, and intricate plotlines. Ideal for readers of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, it caters to those who appreciate dragons, magic, and grand adventures.

4.4

397,657 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

800

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Alagaësia • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2008

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

1050L

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