Against
logical reason I continued to hope for a development between Eragon and Arya, a
hope in which I was both fulfilled and disappointed. There was a development,
but it was a development which came too late and which could never be enacted.
There were similar developments which I didn’t expect, but which I did welcome.
The book
ended with an overwhelming sense of sadness in my opinion. Perhaps this could
be seen as a pleasant change from the victorious stereotype of High Fantasy,
for myself I wished for a happier ending.
In the
acknowledgments Paolini stated that he is moving onto new pastures for the
time being, but that he isn’t finished
with Alagaesia. I can’t see any way for him to return within the framework of
the Eragon novels, I think their ending was too final, but I would be willing,
even eager, to read any new book he was able to produce.
On a side note. That cover art, still stunning!!
Rowen
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