It will leave you praying for some action. The dialog in this book drones on endlessly, interspersed with pointless exposition on minutia that I suppose was intended to add color, but succeeds only in adding bulk. I seem to be identifying the author with the main character, but I have little doubt that he does himself. He is unceasingly introspective, and lacks the moral authority to kill his enemies without suffering sleepless nights of recrimination. He insists on explaining and analyzing everything endlessly. Paolini strips the magic out of magic and the mysterious romance out of adventure. The things that annoyed me in the first book just keep getting worse. I enjoyed the first book, tolerated Eldest, and hate this one. 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. 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. Can this once simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat the king? Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Eragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny. 'Christopher Paolini is a true rarity.'- The Washington Post The Empire is at war and the stakes have never been higher in Book Three of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 40 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. Don’t miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini- Murtagh, coming 11.7.23!

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