So much better than I remember it being. A lot more intricate and detailed both plot wise and world building wise. So much fun to read! Paolini also does a great job of creating a world where any sexism/racism/etc doesn't feel forced just to convey a message, and where the answers to those aren't typical either (I mean this in a good way!) There's a real sense of weight in the actions characters take, and some very wise thoughts in here too.