So if you're an aspiring dragon rider or if you're just craving a bit more from Eragon and Saphira, the price is well worth it. Lastly, while I do believe this is a brilliant bit of fiction on it's own, it's clearly targeted at fans of the series. And in true Angela fashion - while revealing more than we may realise - she leaves us with yet more questions.
Her chapter is intriguing, frustrating, and charming, just like the character herself. But it felt like exactly enough had been written and it has me excited for what the future of Alagaesia has in store for us.Īs to the second point Angela is and has always been a riddle wrapped in an enigma wrapped in a riddle. I'm seeing criticisms like, "it's too short", "I expected an in-depth history on Angela", "only worth the price if you're a fan" and I have to disagree on each point.įirstly, yes it's not as long as the original novels, however the three interweaving stories are written more thoughtfully and skillfully, as Paolini - and Angela's namesake, his sister - display their growth as authors. you’ll fondly remember the good times but leave them in the past. You make a decision, you might not go back to the restaurant. The following week you visit a different town and see the same food at half the price. The chef comes out to your table and to thank for coming and to also let you know that his sister has been helping out in the kitchen. You’re still really quite hungry at the end but there isn’t any more food around. This is to be expected as that’s the way the world works, however, the portion sizes were considerably smaller than last time you went. It also didn’t go unnoticed that the prices have risen considerably. Your favourite choices are still there, but they are only available as starters - the main course on offer is something you’ve tasted but you haven’t really tried before on its own. When you open the door and go in, something doesn’t seem quite right.
On opening day, you have eaten little, in readiness for the feast you are about to receive. Then out of the blue you get the news that it’s going to reopen after the new year and the same chef is still there. Pretend your favourite restaurant was shut for a while. Relish the incomparable imagination of Christopher Paolini in this thrilling new collection of stories based in the world of the Inheritance Cycle. Included is an excerpt from the memoir of the unforgettable witch and fortune-teller Angela the herbalist, penned by Angela Paolini, the inspiration for the character, herself! This volume features three original stories set in Alagaësia, interspersed with scenes from Eragon's own unfolding adventure.
Then a vision from the Eldunarí, unexpected visitors and an exciting Urgal legend offer a much-needed distraction and a new perspective. Now he is struggling with an endless sea of tasks: constructing a vast dragonhold, wrangling with suppliers, guarding dragon eggs and dealing with belligerent Urgals and haughty elves. It's been a year since Eragon departed Alagaësia in search of the perfect home to train a new generation of Dragon Riders. Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm by Christopher Paolini.Ī wanderer and a cursed child.