What You Have To Know About Brisinger

Brisinger, the third book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini, brings the story once again back to Dragon Rider and Dragon, Eragon and Saphira. Only a few days after the battle of Burning Plains Eragon is on yet another mission: This time to help his cousin Roran rescue his beloved. After that mission, he then must go to the dwarfs and help them elect a new ruler and upon that oath being done, he must continue his training with the last elder dragon rider and dragon. But these things are far from simple as he must deal with family issues, assassination attempts on his life, and learning a new important detail about his family line.

I personally love Christopher Paolini's books, so I was incredibly anxious to get this one once it came out. Once again, I was not disappointed. Paolini always makes sure to make every book different from the others, with new characters, conflicts and twists to every turn.

The positive parts of the story is that it is still a wonderful story for people of all ages. Honor, family, bravery, honesty and love are all supported in this, none are made fun of or just shoved aside as old fashioned. Bad guys are still bad guys, but some have been redeemed and accepted at allies. Good guys are still good guys, but must face challenges of their own. Both Roran and Eragon have their own problems to fight and deal with.

However, this story does have its share of negative elements as well. Since Christopher Paolini is now about 20 or 22, he has begun to include things of a more adult nature in this book. References to sex outside of marriage, within marriage and male body parts are put in there. Language is still not a problem, but violence still is. There are many battle scenes in this book, all with their share of bloodiness, but still not really anymore then the two previous books, Eragon and Eldest, so I would suggest reading those reviews as well or if you have already read them, then you know what I am talking about.

This book is a wonderful read, but if you fear that some things may not be suitable for your children, then I would suggest that you read it first and then give it to them. That way you know exactly what they are in for.

Rating: 4½ out of 5 books.

Until I write again,

Li Li