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Brisingr

  • 2004 first published
  • 784 pages
  • ★ 3.8 (84 ratings)
  • 53 editions

Christopher Paolini's Brisingr (2004) is a dragon fantasy novel. It features Eragon. It deals with youths' writings, dragons, youth's writings and dragones.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.8 out of 5 from 84 ratings, and 318 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 53 editions across 11 languages.

It runs to roughly 784 pages — 14–15 hours of reading at an average pace.

About Brisingr

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.
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Characters

  • Eragon

Subjects

  • Fantasy
  • Youths' writings
  • Dragons
  • Youth's writings
  • Dragones
  • Magic
  • Magia
  • Escritos de adolescentes
  • Ficción juvenil
  • Novela fantástica
  • Good and evil
  • Children's fiction
  • Fantasy fiction
  • Young Adult Fiction
  • Battles
  • Loyalty

Quick answers

Who wrote Brisingr?

Brisingr was written by Christopher Paolini and first published in 2004.

What genre is Brisingr?

It is usually shelved as Dragon Fiction.

How long is Brisingr?

The median edition has 784 pages, about 14–15 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Brisingr?

Readers who like it often enjoy Drachenreiter, Nimona and A Dance With Dragons.

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