When I sat down to read What Will Happen in Eragon IV I didn't know what to expect, but there were a few things that I did know...
1) That I was a good candidate to write this review because I just happen to be personally acquainted with the sights, the spectacles and the smells — most definitely the smells, of Dragon*Con. Trust me, a person will never forget their first experience with a five foot, faux-fur costumed wookie who has not bathed or brushed his teeth after sleeping in his car for three days... I know I can't. And I have tried. Anyone who has ever attended Dragon*Con will understand my meaning only too well.
2) I had never read any of the books in the Inheritance cycle.
3) I wasn't about to let the author off the hook because I had not read them. His job, as far as I was concerned, was to carry me through with enough information that this book could stand alone. I expected a book that I could enjoy without feeling lost or like I just walked in on the middle of a conversation.
The book of predictions that Richard Marcus has put together reads like a novel itself. It's an absolutely fantastic and fascinating read. The writing is intelligent and conversational. I love that he never talks down to readers; an expectation that readers can keep up with his intellect and his complex explication of the original three books. I was captivated by the story he was telling, it felt more like I was having an in-depth conversation with an old college friend, rather than reading a book. It reminded me very much of those late night study sessions that unlocked the mysteries of literature for me. I read the most whilst riding the train to work. There were times when I almost missed my stop because I was so engrossed in the story.
Article comments
1 - Victor Lana
Congrats on being BC Writer of the Day. Well-deserved in my book.
Cheers!
2 - A Geek Girl
Victor, thanks so much.
Let me say this quickly, before Kenya takes the mic from me. I'd just like to thank the editors and my fellow sinister cabal of superior writers, my family, my fans and...
3 - Lynette Yetter, author of the novel, Lucy Plays Panpipes for Peace
... and Richard Marcus for providing a book that could be the foundation of your article that won you Writer of the Day. Congratulaions Geek Girl and Richard Marcus! :)
4 - A Geek Girl
Lynette, thanks so much. It was a great book. I'm grateful to blogcritics for allowing me to review it. And to Richard Marcus for introducing me to the Inheritance cycle through his amazing book. I'm not sure about the 'foundation', but I do appreciate the recognition. I'm very honored.