A novels beginning is incredibly important to it's continued appeal. Some readers will give a poorly performing book 20 or more pages before giving up, some will decide within the first paragraph. It is one's imperative as a writer to foster an imperative for the reader, to create an initial desire.
The book Brisingr will perhaps not hook you within the first sentence ("Eragon stared at the dark tower of stone wherein hid the monsters who had murdered his uncle, Garrow."), but it is definitely not lacking in action or intrigue (and, to be fair to Paolini, a reader of the crack-like series is likely already incurably hooked). It continues with a graphically described ritual in celebration of the evil emperor (Galbatorix) that is, frankly, rather forgettable, but perhaps necessary to show the fanaticism with which Galbatorix's followers live. Of course, what truly captures the audience is the quick but skillful ascension to an exciting climax. Paolini's excellent ability to create interesting battle scenes is a huge draw of the draconic series.
Ultimately, anyone into high fantasy will love the beginning of the third installment of the Inheritance trilogy.
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