PROGRESS:  page 120
THOUGHTS SO FAR:  ehhh.. 

Today is day 2 reading Brisingr, by Christoper Paolini.  I am only to page 120.  I keep finding myself wondering what I liked so much about book 1, Eragon, and why have not cared for the sequels at all.  This is the third book in the series, and just like book two I am just NOT into it.  120 pages in, I should be “hooked” by now.  I’m not. 

A quick run through so far:

Brisingr picks up after the Battle of the Burning Plains, with Eragon, Roran and Saphira.  The start is slow to roll, and I found myself yawning and half reading the section with Eragon teaching Roran some magic.

The book does start to build momentum when the three journey to Helgrind and they are attacked by Lethrblaka and Ra’zac. Then the momentum dies off.  They rescue Katrina, of course.  They find Sloan, and I wasn’t  happy with this part at all.  Not so much the writing, but…. well you need to read it.  No spoiler from me.   

Nasuada wanting to prove herself entered The Trial of the Long Knives against Fadawar, to maintain leadership of the Varden and the Wandering Tribes. It is a competition where both competitors cut slits on their arms from the elbow down, till one of them decides that they can’t take it. Won’t say who wins, but I’m happy at least.

And now we’re caught up to where I am now.  Page 120, and I am finally feeling a little bit of interest.  Not a lot, mind you, but enough to make me at least pick it up again.

Until tomorrow…