Brisingr
About this book
OATHS SWORN . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide.Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still there is more 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.First is Eragon's oath to his cousin Roran: to help rescue Roran's beloved, Katrina, from King Galbatorix's clutches. But Eragon owes his loyalty to others, too. The Varden are in desperate need of his talents and strength--as are the elves and dwarves. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices-- choices that take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice.Eragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny. Can this once-simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat the king?From the Hardcover edition.
Reader Profile
4.4/5 · 1449 readers · 862 pages · ≈ 15 h 58 m · Easy
What order should I read the The Inheritance Cycle series?
Read Brisingr first, then follow the publication order above — Eldest.
How long does it take to read Brisingr?
About ≈ 15 h 58 m — 862 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Brisingr?
862 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Brisingr?
It sits on the Young Adult, Fantasy, Fiction shelves.
Is Brisingr in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Brisingr?
The main characters include Eragon.
Who wrote Brisingr?
Christopher Paolini.
The Inheritance Cycle — reading order
- → Brisingr (2004) you are here
- 1 Eldest (2005)