Inkspell (Inkheart Trilogy) by Cornelia Funke
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Book Reviews of Inkspell (Inkheart Trilogy)
Book Review: Realistic fantasy?
Summary: 5 Stars
Inkspell is the thrilling sequel to Inkheart. Once again, it follows Meggie and her family, but instead of in our world, they are in the Inkworld. Basta has found himself another reader and goes after Dustfinger, who has returned to the Inkworld. Of course, Farid and Meggie must follow to warn Dustfinger. Then it's only a matter of time for her parents to follow (unfortunately not of their own will). They are then mixed up in the politics of the medieval fantasy world, in a battle between good and evil. In the Inkworld, there is more to fear than just the mythical creatures.
I really enjoyed this book. Despite taking place in a fictional world, it feels real. The characters are multifaceted and the Inkworld is anything but idyllic. The world is very similar to our own during the medieval era, complete with women having no rights, marrying early, and tyrants. For example, a strolling player (an outlaw) was killed and the murderer wouldn't be persecuted in any way. This is almost unthinkable to our world. Some of the themes and plot lines seemed a bit adult for the age group it was aimed at, such as Dustfinger's daughter having an affair with the married Prince Casimo. Just because it's a fantasy world doesn't mean that it can't have its own harsh realities.
Another aspect I really liked is Dustfinger. We get to see him in his element, the Inkworld. In the last book, he was a morally grey person just out for himself. In this book, he really comes into his own as a hero. We get to see his unique powers over fire in this world, as well as his newfound sense of bravery and honor. There are quite a few stunning fight scenes involving him in the book. It really lends an excitement that wasn't as apparent in the first book.
The first book was good and the second was better. Inkspell really stepped up the action and suspense. I highly recommend this for fellow booklovers.
Book Review: Crazy 5 Stars
Oh my gosh!!!!!!!! i love inkheart and i really want 2 read the 3rd one but the barnes and noble where i live is fresh sold out. i love how the 1st one begins . it just really inroduces the personality of mo and meggie.!!!!!!... i just remember getting so worked up when dustfinger was standing in there backyard in the rain . later n the story when they r prisoners n capricorns fortress i remeber feeling so distressed that he would do something really bad to them... given what his background states. moving on... i really love how cornelia funkes mind works in stories!!!!!!!! oooooooh also in the end of the story, when meggie and fenoglio worktogether using his words and her voice to make the shadow come out of the story and kill capricorn and alot of his followers. i just think that that is pure genious... i just have one question. why didnt basta die along with it seemed to me that he was a pretty big follower. but in a way, im pretty glad that he didnt die for the simple truth that he plays a huge part in thestory as the lead villain! and as much as i hate him... i just cant stop loving him because he is such an evil, terrifying, bad, .... i just cant find the right words 2 describe him. he is this is really just a magical story...and and cornelia funke is truly an amazing person! changing the subject...I'M SO GLAD THAT MEGGIE AND FARID GOT there just so perfect for eachother! i hope they never break up. --- MADELINE RAINE ( A.K.A. CRAZY FAN!)Book Review: Great Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have a passion for writing and reading any story I come across, especially stories that have a more outdoor or fantasy theme. Though whenever I try to write fictional work, such as fantasy, then I have trouble. Any ideas I think of I forget when I actually start writing and so that's the why I like "Inkspell," because it's about someone who loves books but the ideas disappear when she actually starts writing. I think the reasons ideas disappear when you write is because you're getting involved in a whole new world and it is very confusing to get used to that. This book is a sequel to "Inkheart," which is the first of a trilogy about this family that can read characters out of books, or in this case, read themselves into the book.
The first thing I'd like to congratulate the writer on is the fact that the story is very unique. I've yet to see a book about characters that can read other characters out of books and the way it is written is very well thought out. This story was very well thought out and a book with this much creativity can only be an awesome story indeed. I think the author could relate to the characters that she was writing about, as the characters are very unique and full of life. This could only be accomplished if the author had a lot of care and love for the characters that she was writing about. She paints their stories, emotions and thoughts with care that is gained only with years of writing experience. "Inkspell" is a true masterpiece in every way, the thought and detail put into this story made it into a story that will be known for years to come.
Derek Carlson
Book Review: Loved it...
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought Inkheart and Inkspell together on a whim, and by the conclusion of Inkheart I was glad I had, I was extremely curious about what the next volume would bring. I was not disapointed. IS. picks up shortly after the events of Inkheart, and I am happy to say that the second installment moves a good deal more briskly then it's parent novel. Those who found Inkheart over long will likely not be thrilled to find that Inkspell is fully 108 pages longer then Inkheart, which I must say was off putting at first. But for all that I couldn't put Inkspell down, The story seems to have grown up, just as Meggie is growing into herself. Much stronger development, and a more balenced ratio of backstory to current events makes IS. a much easier read then IH. And a deeper emotional core make it a far more enjoyable one. There's still a good bit of slogging through detail, and scenes that could have easily been excluded, but I found these things easy to ignore. It's simply a truely great tale.Book Review: Brings you to another world!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Although the story continues in Inkspell, this book is more imaginative and spellbinding than the first. I highly enjoyed Inkheart, but I felt as though Inkspell caused my imagination to go wild with the images from the book. Funke provides wonderful descriptions and imagery in both Inkheart and Inkspell, but as opposed to Inkheart, you don't have to remind yourself that the characters in Inkheart are still in the world that we know.
However, it seems as though Inkheart moves faster plot-wise than Inkspell. I'm not saying that Inkspell is slow, but I found Inkheart slightly easier to read than Inkheart. Perhaps it was because Inkheart introduced something that was very new to me.
But Inkspell trumps Inkheart when it comes to imagination. Nevertheless, both books are extremely wonderful and quite a joy to read, even for someone who is not in her early teens anymore!