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A review by ferniecosgrove
Murtagh by Christopher Paolini
1.0
Writing this review hurts. "Murtagh" was my most looked forward to read for the year, and I was thoroughly disappointed and heart broken about the outcome.
First, it is disappointing to see that Christopher Paolini's writing has not grown, and if I dare say, has gotten more childish. Some of the phrases that Murtagh used during the book were straight 21st century phrasing and internet lingo. Personally, I did return to the world of Alagesia to be caught in internet slang.
Second, the plot was weak and the timing of things was off. Some events were so fast paced that they left you wondering what happened, no details, no imagery, none of it coming to life. While others, were so slow that they took too much time of the book without having a significant impact on the story development.
I understand that this book was primarily meant to show Murtagh and Thorn's growth, but it just didn't. During "Inheritance" Murtagh and Thorn grew so much, that's what changed their names, and their ability to break free from Galbatorix's power. But in this book, they've had a huge character regression, and the development of their characters is if anything weak. Murtagh and Thorn are so strong and resilient, and this book did not show this. Quite honestly, if felt like a rerun of Eragon's capture in Illead, the difference was the characters.
Finally, for what's on the book, the book could have easily been two to three hundred words shorter, and it would have been better if Christopher "showed, didn't tell" his readers.
First, it is disappointing to see that Christopher Paolini's writing has not grown, and if I dare say, has gotten more childish. Some of the phrases that Murtagh used during the book were straight 21st century phrasing and internet lingo. Personally, I did return to the world of Alagesia to be caught in internet slang.
Second, the plot was weak and the timing of things was off. Some events were so fast paced that they left you wondering what happened, no details, no imagery, none of it coming to life. While others, were so slow that they took too much time of the book without having a significant impact on the story development.
I understand that this book was primarily meant to show Murtagh and Thorn's growth, but it just didn't. During "Inheritance" Murtagh and Thorn grew so much, that's what changed their names, and their ability to break free from Galbatorix's power. But in this book, they've had a huge character regression, and the development of their characters is if anything weak. Murtagh and Thorn are so strong and resilient, and this book did not show this. Quite honestly, if felt like a rerun of Eragon's capture in Illead, the difference was the characters.
Finally, for what's on the book, the book could have easily been two to three hundred words shorter, and it would have been better if Christopher "showed, didn't tell" his readers.