Murtagh
The World of Eragon
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4.6 • 718 Ratings
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- $14.99
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- $14.99
Publisher 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
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Journey across dark, distant lands in this immersive read from fantasy superstar Christopher Paolini. Stoic dragon rider Murtagh and his fearsome red-scaled companion, Thorn, share a dark past. Enslaved by magic to do an evil king’s bidding, the pair broke free to help topple the king and his oppressive forces. But the people of Alagaësia remember Murtagh as a terrifying foe rather than a valiant fighter. Now, living in secrecy, he discovers that an evil witch may have the power to turn the land back to darkness. For Murtagh, the hunt is on—and we’re along for the incredibly thrilling ride. Murtagh is a brilliant entry to Paolini’s fantastical world of Eragon and a superb standalone fantasy adventure in its own right.
Customer Reviews
Good Story
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.
Great Start, Terrible End
I really hoped to see Murtagh develop as a character, but this book really highlights his flaws. Who joins the enemy for dinner? Murtagh! Who is warned about the enemies abilities and does nothing? Murtagh! Watching the character fall for such apparent and childish traps is extremely difficult to experience. It’s like Murtagh suddenly has the naivety of a child and has forgotten all the difficulties he has faced in his life. The book starts off really well, but quickly turns into a train wreck after the character reaches the final enemy base. The writer fails to flush out characters and really makes the enemy’s intentions too ambiguous. The book feels like a preamble to another book or series than a standalone novel. Readers pay for an “entire” novel, not ambiguous plot points that are never flushed out. I expected better, especially since it’s a book about a guy who was the catalyst to the previous series. Readers deserve better!
Consistent with author’s style, impressive yet not a page-turner
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.