J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy is a genuine masterpiece. The most widely read and influential fantasy epic of all time, it is also quite simply one of the most memorable and beloved tales ever told. Originally published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings set the framework upon which all epic/quest fantasy since has been built. Through the urgings of the enigmatic wizard Gandalf, young hobbit Frodo Baggins embarks on an urgent, incredibly treacherous journey to destroy the One Ring. This ring -- created and then lost by the Dark Lord, Sauron, centuries earlier -- is a weapon of evil, one that Sauron desperately wants returned to him. With the power of the ring once again his own, the Dark Lord will unleash his wrath upon all of Middle-earth. The only way to prevent this horrible fate from becoming reality is to return the Ring to Mordor, the only place it can be destroyed. Unfortunately for our heroes, Mordor is also Sauron's lair. The Lord of the Rings trilogy is essential reading not only for fans of fantasy but for lovers of classic literature as well.
The end is near! The wait for the final Inheritance Cycle novel is nearly over. Random House and Christopher Paolini released the cover, title and official publication date of the final Eragon novel last night.
Inheritence by Christopher Paolini Not so very long ago, Eragon—Shadeslayer, Dragon Rider—was nothing more than a poor farm boy, and his dragon, Saphira, only a blue stone in the forest. Now the fate of an entire civilization rests on their shoulders.
Long months of training and battle have brought victories and hope, but they have also brought heartbreaking loss. And still, the real battle lies ahead: they must confront Galbatorix. When they do, they will have to be strong enough to defeat him. And if they cannot, no one can. There will be no second chances.
The Rider and his dragon have come further than anyone dared to hope. But can they topple the evil king and restore justice to Alagaësia? And if so, at what cost?
This is the much-anticipated, astonishing conclusion to the worldwide bestselling Inheritance cycle. - The summary on the Random House website (24 March 2011)
For all your Eragon queries check out Shurtugal.com where all your questions can be answered and debated. See the offical Inheritance press release and check out Shurtugal's Book 4: The Ultimate Guidefor confirmed facts, loose story ends, interviews and fan theories!
Inheritance by Christopher Paolini coming to you November 8, 2011
I've been a little naughty. I struggle to concentrate on reading Jane Eyre on the bus so I pulled out The Hunger Games and revelled in the familiar heart-wrenching pages. I've already read THG and reviewed them but I've decided a review of the trilogy (looking for an excuse to read it again despite my 200 book rules? Who me?) will kick start my Dystopian Fiction segment (coming soon).
So keep your eyes on Raiding Bookshelves and pick it up in the meantime. THG is one of the best books I've ever read and really fired up my thirst for more dystopian fiction.
Cause I love this actress as Katniss. Check out my Hunger Games film adaptation post for the Katniss and Rue scene. It was all I could picture when reading that scene.
