“Eragon. Brisinger ”is the third book in the Heritage series by American writer Christopher Paolini. She came out in September 2008 in the United States. As soon as possible, she was translated into various languages. The work is a continuation of the book “Eragon. Return". The novel immediately gained a lot of fans in many countries of the world. Readers with great pleasure began to empathize with the already beloved familiar heroes.
“Eragon. Brisinger ": the idea of a novel
What does the writer himself say about his book? Why exactly “Eragon. Brisinger? The fact is that in the fictional author of the elven language, the second word means "fire." It was the first of the learned protagonist. Moreover, it has a special meaning for him. The book "Eragon. Brisinger ”describes how significant it is to the Dragon Rider.
Of course, the adventures of the heroes could not end so quickly. Having won the love of many readers, they could not have a sequel. The author was pleased to bring his ideas to life for the joy of his fans.
Plot
So “Eragon. Return ”continued this wonderful book. In the center of the plot is the main character and Sapphire. The Battle of the Burning Plains is over. But Eragon realizes that they still have a lot to do. He made certain promises, but he does not know if he can fulfill them.
First, he pledged to help his cousin Roran in saving his beloved Katrina from Galbatorix. However, this is not all. The power and talent of Eragon need the Vardens, Dwarves and Elves. Riots reign around. The hero must make a serious choice that will lead him beyond the borders of the Empire. He dreams of saving her from tyranny.
Genre Classifier
“Eragon. Brisinger "refers to epic heroic fantasy. The magnificent adventures of the main characters can not leave indifferent any lover of this genre. Actions take place in the Middle Ages in another world unrelated to people. The formation and growing up of a hero, the fight against evil, the salvation of the world - in a word, the book gives the reader great pleasure. Linear-parallel plot unusually captivates people of all ages. However, most often they are taken for it, as for other books in this series, namely teenagers.
Curious analogies
Roman Paolini “Eragon. Brisinger ”(like the entire tetralogy) is an independent work. Nevertheless, some readers noted several interesting analogies with the Star Wars saga. Perhaps they are held due to the youth of the author. Although such moments are often found in adult writers. Perhaps Paolini even specifically tried to reflect his fascination with the star epic of Lucas. Some similarities can be seen in the characters, in the plot itself, in some words and phrases. For example: "May the force be with you." No, this is not copying or imitation at all. The author’s hand is clearly visible in the syllable, as well as the formation of his own style.
The influence of literary tradition
Christopher Paolini writes his books, not bypassing in his work some of the nuances borrowed from Tolkien. This is not surprising. Indeed, the influence of the literary tradition is difficult to avoid even for an adult author. All the same peoples live here - dragons, gnomes, elves, people. Only the image of the razzzak is original. However, the functions of the Nazguls and traits of the orcs still clearly manifest in it.
As in any work in the fantasy genre, the world of this book is divided into "bad" and "good." There is also an image of large-scale battles, rich geography, an impatient young hero in love, intrigue, secrets, betrayal ... The work is written simply and dynamically, so it is read very easily - literally in one go.
Main character
The central characters of the novel by the author are described simply superbly. Their characters are revealed in a variety of situations and from many different angles. Naturally, Eragon is concerned in the first place.
This is a simple resident of Carvajola, a hunter and a peasant, dreaming of dangers and adventures. His desire was destined to be fulfilled. He managed to gain knowledge, strength, while taking on a huge responsibility. The most difficult mission is entrusted to his shoulders. He must free the people from the power of the cruel Galbatorix. But can he cope with this task? Undoubtedly, the hero is brave, young and hot. However, this often pushes him to reckless, rash acts. His vulnerability to falling in love with Arya is also vulnerable. In this book, Eragon finds out that he is not an orphan, but the son of a dark side adherent. However, his loyal friends will be nearby and support him, so the test will be much easier to pass.
Other characters
Paolini Christopher “Heritage” filled with many other heroes. Arya is a wise and judicious character. She is always in a collected state, being ready for any surprise. It’s not easy to get in touch with her, but she’s very ardent nature at heart. The girl subtly feels everything that is happening around her. She is capable of both affection and true friendship. But she tries not to show her feelings. In her understanding, they are a weakness. For those who are dear to her and close, she is ready to fight to the last.
The next character is Nasuada. This ruler is not portrayed by the author in an informal setting, therefore it is impossible to conclude how she behaves with loved ones. But now the assembled and resolute Nasuada rules his people very wisely. She is ready to do anything to protect him.
The reader meets on the pages of the novel and with such a character as Murtagh, who sided with Galbatorix. He is forced to take an oath in the ancient language. However, this does not detract from the severity of his act. Perhaps his choice was not entirely conscious, but reading the book gives the impression that he unconsciously wanted this.
So, to summarize. The main ideas of the book, piercing it from and to - is the equality of peoples, freedom, peaceful, peaceful coexistence of representatives of different races under the auspices of a wise ruler. As for individual characters, the reader traces the formation of their personalities, the formation of characters, their search for their own path and themselves. In different situations, sometimes vital, they manifest themselves in different ways. This helps to better understand the character of this or that hero. The author raises significant and serious problems for the reader - betrayal and forgiveness, love and friendship, problems of choice, etc. The book has won many admirers. And this is not surprising. Paolini managed to create a truly interesting and fascinating work. Be sure that picking up this book, you will never regret it. You will spend time pleasantly and interestingly.