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Brisingr

Christopher Paolini (1998)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy

Age groupYA 12-17

Content ratingPG-13

Pages763 (Doorstopper (600+))

Series/the-inheritance-cycle" #

SettingSecondary World

CSM age13

Goodreads4.19/5 (439)

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Content levels

ViolenceModerate

Sexual contentNone

LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

War Violence Death Political Violence Blood

Positive tags

Adventure Coming of Age Mentor Figure Found Family Heartwarming

Hero archetypes

Dragon Rider / Dragonbound Reluctant Hero Chosen One

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist Rebellion

Tropes

Dragon Companion Chosen One Rebellion Political Intrigue War Mentor Figure Coming of Age Secondary World Hard Magic System Quest Fellowship

Themes

Coming of Age Duty and Oaths Power and Responsibility Loyalty War and Its Costs Identity Sacrifice

Synopsis

Explore Brisingr by Christopher Paolini, an epic fantasy of dragons, oaths, political intrigue, and the growing cost of rebellion and power.

Tags

Epic FantasyHigh FantasyAdventure FantasyPolitical Fantasy