The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
natashalg's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Collection of short stories tied back to Earagon (he sees/hears them but doesn't play a part in them). Also provides small updates to what's happening in Eragon's life. Overall, a comfy read that allows one to return to the Inheritance Cycle.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
lizardteeth's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
crystaliniii's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.5
mixedblessings89's review against another edition
2.0
A 2.5 I think. This book needs better editing and more content. The story of the Worm was the most interesting part about it, followed by the story about Murtagh, which was left incomplete because we never find out what he's even looking for.
caitlyndiane's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
reading_gives_serotonin's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
averyadventurous's review against another edition
4.0
Set in three parts, each containing its own short story, Christopher Paolini returns readers to the wonders and terrors of the world of Alagaësia. Told mostly from the perspective of Eragon, Paolini shows us a glimpse at what life is like in Alagaësia after the events of The Inheritance Cycle. In each section of the book, we are taken, along with Eragon, on three separate journeys exploring three different parts of this wonderful and mysterious land as told by the dragons, Angela the Herbalist, and the Urgals.
Unlike The Inheritance Cycle, The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm is a short, easy read and is perfect for fans of the original series who just miss the world Paolini created and want to dip their toes back in, even just for a second. By setting it up in this short-story format, Paolini is able to dive into parts of the world that were left unexplored in the larger novels in the forms of legends, memories, and even a memoir. Unfortunately, this means that there is not a lot of room for explanation, so readers who did not read the original series will likely be left lost and confused. This, however, should just add to their list of reasons why they should go back and start from the beginning.
Unlike The Inheritance Cycle, The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm is a short, easy read and is perfect for fans of the original series who just miss the world Paolini created and want to dip their toes back in, even just for a second. By setting it up in this short-story format, Paolini is able to dive into parts of the world that were left unexplored in the larger novels in the forms of legends, memories, and even a memoir. Unfortunately, this means that there is not a lot of room for explanation, so readers who did not read the original series will likely be left lost and confused. This, however, should just add to their list of reasons why they should go back and start from the beginning.
saraza3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5