This is the 3rd installment of the Inheritance saga that all started with "Eragon". As with the 2nd book, this book immediately continues the adventures of Eragon, Saphira, and other main characters such as Arya, Roran, Nasuada, Orik.
At 700+ pages, this book is, yet, another hefty read. The reader, however, is treated to the inner political machinery of the dwarf nation, continued maturation of Eragon and Saphira, and more surprising relevations of character backgrounds. Murtagh and Thorn appear once again, much to the chagrin of Eragon and Saphira. Suffice to say that they will figure in prominently in the final 4th book.
As in the 2nd book, I wasn't too thrilled with reading the bits about Roran and I often wondered if the saga began to suffer from having too many characters floating around. I would have rathered read more about Eragon, Saphira, Arya, Orik, and Nasuada. I just wish Roran could have been relegated to a more minor role...but I can guess he will have a major impact in the final book as well.
So far, the only major disappointment has been in not finding out more about Galbatorix, the evil rider and his dragon. Up til now, Galbatorix seems to be a one dimensional character that is pure evil. Perhaps in the last book, he might become more multi-faceted or at least more complex.
I'm thinking that Christopher will probably dedicate at least a third of the final book to Galbatorix and trying to fill in the history of that character.
Nonetheless, this book is worth reading although some may be disappointed at having to wait again for another book.
Genre: Fantasy fiction
Age recommendation: 12+
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