Murtagh - Christopher Paolini

Murtagh

By Christopher Paolini

  • Release Date: 2023-11-07
  • Genre: Fantasy for Young Adults
Score: 4.5
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From 786 Ratings
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Description

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon in this stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle. Join Dragon Rider—and fan favorite—Murtagh and his dragon as they confront a perilous new enemy!
 
“Christopher Paolini is a true rarity.” —The Washington Post
 
The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror. Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. 
 
Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air—and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia. So begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untraveled, where Murtagh and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal, from brains to brawn, to find and outwit a mysterious witch. A witch who is much more than she seems. 
 
In this gripping novel starring one of the most popular characters from Christopher Paolini’s blockbuster Inheritance Cycle, a Dragon Rider must discover what he stands for in a world that has abandoned him. Murtagh is the perfect book to enter the World of Eragon for the first time . . . or to joyfully return. 
 
Praise for Christopher Paolini:
“A spellbinding fantasy writer.” —The Boston Globe
“A breathtaking and unheard-of success.” —USA Today
“Make[s] literary magic.” —People

Reviews

  • Consistent with author’s style, impressive yet not a page-turner

    4
    By ProfCartlidge
    The book, like the Inheritance series, catapults the reader to a fantasy world in which the reader is consumed by endless details of the surroundings. For this reader, too many of the words in the book failed to move the narrative forward. So many things meticulously detailed and described were irrelevant to the plot. The skill to write such a book is impressive, and I am glad that the book is over. I almost couldn’t finish it.

  • Feels Good to be Back

    4
    By Screw this Game's Marketing
    Once again, Paolini creates a story in which my only complaint is that there was not more. It admittedly seems like there’s a bit of a missing second act here, as we jump from from an inciting incident in Ceunon to a first act in Gil’ead all the way to the final level in Nal Gorgoth. It’s a bit of a long final act, admittedly, but a bit more clue hunting across Alagaesia might have been warranted here as opposed to Murtagh and Thorn awkwardly standing around waiting for Bachel to betray them. If for no other reason, it would have given more time to space out Murtagh’s emotional arc, which I feel is a little too compressed into the back half of the book. Nonetheless, it was a joy to be back in Alagaesia, and Murtagh and Thorn prove excellently flawed and conflicted protagonists. Also, Paolini continues his trend of ending his books with character interactions that everyone desperately wanted while reading.

  • Good Story

    5
    By Sirquag
    Great story for after the Eragon books. Gives you a look into how life is for him after the war and a different view on the relationship between dragon and rider.

  • Chris does it AGAIN

    5
    By Mik's Iphone 4
    I wasn’t too impressed with fractal noise but it was still enjoyable. Chris showed up for the game in this book. It may even be my favorite in the series and that’s saying a lot.

  • Good start!

    5
    By Er-ock
    Welcome back to the world of fantasy Paolini! We missed you. Now hurry up with book two!!! Lol

  • Murtagh

    5
    By HBBJA1
    I’ve read many of Paolini’s books and I couldn’t put this new novel down. The development of Murtagh and Thorn is fantastic. I look forward to the continuation of this new series.

  • Very good, but not quite a page turner.

    4
    By LionelJ
    Christopher Paoloni has certainly grown in his story telling the descriptions and subplots are rich in detail. The world that he created in the first of the inheritance series remains unique and worthy, although he does tip his cap to Tolkien in several places. I went back and reread the first three books, which helped in understanding Murtaugh’s current plight. A reread the first three books, which was fun. A very good book, but not quite a page-turner.

  • On the edge of my seat the whole time!

    5
    By Tempest Love
    Great read and very hard to put it down!

  • Excellent

    5
    By Hmoods
    I love this story about Murtagh. Though, I will say I don't think it is a true stand alone novel. A lot of the plot is left unresolved. Also be prepared for a slow pace. This isn't something you should try to finish in a few days.

  • I’m Not Sure…

    4
    By not plain jayne1
    I’m not exactly sure why I did not find this book as riveting as the others. There seemed to be an excess of unnecessary verbiage (to me). Thorn’s backstory was heartbreaking - and maybe all their extra side hustles (adventures) will make sense in the next book & come together. Loved where they ended up though, back where they belonged :)

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