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  • Brisingr

  • The Inheritance Cycle, Book 3
  • By: Christopher Paolini
  • Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
  • Length: 29 hrs and 34 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (19,328 ratings)

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Brisingr

By: Christopher Paolini
Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
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Winner, IRA Young Adult Choices, 2010

Don’t miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini—Murtagh, coming 11.7.23!

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.

"Christopher Paolini is a true rarity."—The Washington Post

Oaths sworn . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide... 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? Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. 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.

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.

©2008 Christopher Paolini (P)2008 Listening Library

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"Christopher Paolini is a true rarity." (The Washington Post)

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Another amazing book

It was amazing listen. The audio was great and story was fantastic. Loved the book CANT wait for the next

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Trying something new

I have heard of audibles for a while now, but never opted to try it out. Turns out I somehow have a prescription through Amazon.

I chose Brisngr as my very first audible to listen to.

In all honesty I didn’t think I would like it. But because I have already read the book and it was my favorite from the series…well, here I am.

Audible is nothing like I ever could have imagined. I loved Brisingr even more after hearing it out loud.

It’s beautifully written, thoroughly! I must now immerse myself in inheritance.

Gerard Doyle did such an amazing job with enunciating and voice changes. I must admit when I heard the voice changes for Saphira’s part I giggled like a school girl, couldn’t stop listening after that.

I am ready to hear book 4 read to me!

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Thrilling

As a New Years resolution I’ve decided to read at least a book a month but my mistake was starting with eragon I couldn’t put it down and the I picked up eldest and couldn’t stop every free chance I was listening and reading along and when I got to brisingr it took me a week to finish because I didn’t have the time to read along side the audio but I’m so glad I was able to listen and read along

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Brisingr

If you already listened to the first two books, The Inheritance Cycle, then you will enjoy this.
New Characters
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Same magic that made the books wonderful to listen to

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this was a great book 1000% would read again

5 stars great book I recommend reading it 1000% I'm in love with the series.

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Wonderful story

Great to listen too. I highly recommend reading all the books. Full of action and adventure.

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I love these books

Everything was good. I think this is my favorite of the books so far but then again, I say that for every book

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this is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i like the story and performace d d d d d d d d d d d

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BEST BOOK EVER

I love how this book has plenty of loopholes that were fun and I couldn't stop listening until I fell asleep at like 3am

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Great!!!😄

I really think that the book is great but this is from a ten year old’s opinion😅

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