• 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 (18,989 ratings)

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Brisingr

By: Christopher Paolini
Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
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Publisher's summary

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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Great book

I read these books when I was younger and loved to hear the audible books

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10 out of 10 would recommend

I would recommended you read the Eregon and Eldist first but still this book is amazing.

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My Favorite in the series so far!

All three books so far are amazing but brisingr is just that little more so wonderfully written wonderfully performed. The time with Eragon and Saphira fulfilling their promises and the political intrigue was so wonderful. So glad I decided to relisten to the series and can't wait to get the next book inheritance and listen to the book I never got to read as a kid, hopefully it'll be even better then Brisingr and looking forward to listening to Murtagh afterwards.

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All the different languages and sounds.

I am so invested in this series. wonderful story and very talented narrator. I can hardly wait to begin the next in the series.

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Paolini is amazing

This cycle is one of the best I have ever read. I would recommend reading this cycle to anyone.

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Epic tale

Loved it! There is a lovely capturing of the journeys of each character. You fall more deeply in love with each character.

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It’s good

If you’ve made it all the way to the third book I’m sure you’re gonna go onto the fourth book. You know what you’re getting yourself into XD

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Amazing!

I can't wait to start book 4. Paolini is a captivating storyteller and I couldn't stop listening at any point from cover to cover.

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A multi faceted gem

I love the growth of Eragon and Roran and the battles. Truly epic journey.

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Good story, not up to the standard of the others

I really thought this was supposed to be a trilogy, but now he is milking it for more.
The story is dragging on, and it is really hurting the story line, in my opinion.
The characters are all still very good, but when you drag a story out, it hurts the telling.

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