The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm

Tales from Alagaësia Volume 1: Eragon

By: Christopher Paolini, John Jude Palencar

Narrated by: Gerard Doyle

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Fork, the Witch and the Worm by Christopher Paolini.

A wanderer and a cursed child.
Spells and magic.
And dragons, of course.
Welcome back to the world of Alagaësia.
It's been a year since Eragon departed Alagaësia in search of the perfect home to train a new generation of Dragon Riders. 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. Then a vision from the Eldunarí, unexpected visitors and an exciting Urgal legend offer a much-needed distraction and a new perspective.
This volume features three original stories set in Alagaësia, interspersed with scenes from Eragon's own unfolding adventure. 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!
Relish the incomparable imagination of Christopher Paolini in this thrilling new collection of stories based in the world of the Inheritance Cycle.

LOVED IT, OUTSTANDING, MORE PLEASE

The only problem with this book is that there isn't more of it, Christopher Paolini come on mate you are a brilliant author and with Audible behind you cant loose. LOVED IT, OUTSTANDING, MORE PLEASE

Good listen

It was fun to firther follow the story of Eragon, and the writing was a good listen

Back to Alagaesia

Don't get me wrong, I LOVED coming back to Alagaesia, I just have a hard time fully enjoying anthologies and companion books because I can't help but feeling they lack substance.

This book picks up a year after the events of The Inheritance Cycle (I won't spoil this book, but if you haven't read Inheritance I can't promise you won't have anything spoiled for you in this review), and we catch up with Eragon and Saphira as they deal with the aftermath of Galbatorix's reign. By way of a short narrative we touch on the three short stories of 'The Fork', 'The Witch', and 'The Worm'.

Along the way we get to check in with Murtagh and Thorn & Angela, Elva and Solembum (sorry not sorry Erya shippers.) While an unexpedted surprise at the end had me in ridiculous, uncontainable, undeniable, joyfyl tears (I've been in this fandom for over 10 years, sue me) I didn't feel like this was strong enough to warrant a higher rating.

While I would 100% be interested in a full fledged return to Alagaesia, I wouldn't settle for anything less than the best from Mr. Paolini.

I also have grievances with the title and cover because I am that girl. (This didn't factor into my rating)
Listen, I understand this isn't part of TIC but for continuity's sake they could've tried to make the physical aspects of this book more cohesive. For one it is much, much shorter than the original four (even shorter than regular hardcovers) though I'm sure that is to account for the fact that this book is under 300 pages, which is unheard of for Paolini. Also, the title, 'The Fork, The Witch, and The Worm' is a little too reminiscent to 'The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe' in my opinion.

That said, if you loved TIC, you will probably enjoy this.

A very good hold over until another book is made

This book is extremely entertaining and filled with amazing new tales. If you enjoy the Inheritance Cycle you'll enjoy this. My only complaint is after getting use to the way the reader voices characters in the main series to have him suddenly change it in this is slightly offputting. But even so still a great story!

What a disappointment after the long wait!

A horrible incoherent rambling. I only managed to get 3/4 through this book before my utter disappointment drove me to put it down and stop listening as to not continue to foul my mood. I'm an extremely big fan of the Inheritance cycle books and read the whole cycle through at least 5 times and enjoyed the story and quality of writing every time.
However, after the wait of 7 years to be presented with this... Rather keep quiet until another quality work kan be published than to do this, and loose the confidence and support of you fan-base.