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Inheritance

The Inheritance Cycle, Book 4

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Inheritance

By: Christopher Paolini
Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
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Not so very long ago, Eragon—Shadeslayer, Dragon Rider—was nothing more than a poor farm boy, and his dragon, Saphira, only a blue stone in the forest. Now the fate of an entire civilization rests on their shoulders.

Long months of training and battle have brought victories and hope, but they have also brought heartbreaking loss. And still, the real battle lies ahead: they must confront Galbatorix. When they do, they will have to be strong enough to defeat him. And if they cannot, no one can. There will be no second chances.

The Rider and his dragon have come further than anyone dared to hope. But can they topple the evil king and restore justice to Alagaësia? And if so, at what cost?

This is the much-anticipated, astonishing conclusion to the worldwide bestselling Inheritance cycle.

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Praise for The Inheritance Cycle:

A #1 New York Times Bestseller
A #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller
A #1 USA Today Bestseller
A Wall Street Journal Bestseller

"An authentic work of great talent." —New York Times Book Review

“The new ‘It’ book of children’s lit.” –U.S. News & World Report

"Paolini is a spellbinding fantasy writer." —The Boston Globe

"A breathtaking and unheard of success." —USA Today

“Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic.” –People

“Unusual, powerful, fresh, and fluid.”—Booklist, Starred

“Will appeal to legions of readers who have been captivated by the Lord of the Rings trilogy.”—School Library Journal

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It was a good book and enjoyable to listen to. Gerard Doyle gave his usual good performance though the book failed to tie up all of the loop holes and promises that had been set out in previous books. Overall a fair job at tying up the series.

Good book but did not deliver everything

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This is such a great series, from start to finish. I read the books originally, but years later I have thoroughly enjoyed the audio performance! This recording was so well done!

Love the Inheritance Cycle!

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Since reading the first of this series, Eragon, I found myself checking often to see when the next book was due out and then marking the date of its release so I can be one of the first to read/listen. This last book was the hardest to wait for, but so very worth it. I recommend readers have a box of tissue handy for the last few chapters.

Christopher Paolini is amazing in the way he wove the story throughout the series, leaving clues that cumulate in this final novel.

Gerald Doyle is a master narrator. I keep forgetting that he is one person as he brings each character to life giving them their own voice, tone, and attitude.

A great ending to a fabulous series

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the last few chapters were just completly random. I don't know why it ended the way it did. it was going so well and then just decided to make eragon make a rash choice for apparently no reason. I get wanting to leave elsewhere to train the dragons but to just decide that he will never come back ever again, like what? there's no reason for that part, like nobody can take a vacation or travel and visit family or friends? just deciding the rest of his life at the age of like 18? irrational....

great book. horrible ending choices.

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I hated the end because I knew that it was the last book, but I wanted to continue reading!?😁

the best book ever, I wish there where more <br />

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