Inkspell (Inkheart Trilogy) by Cornelia Funke
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Book Reviews of Inkspell (Inkheart Trilogy)
Book Review: Return to Inkworld where the story has a life of its own
Summary: 4 Stars
This is the second book in the Inkheart trilogy. When Dustfinger finally finds a way back to his homeland, there is much disruption back in this world. Farid, who wanted to go with him, finds Meggie and convinces her to read him into the book and Meggie decides to join him to warn Dustfinger about Basta. After their disappearance into the book, her parents and aunt are held hostage and then her parents are also brought to Inkworld along with some of the villians. Meggie finds out that the storyworld is a darker and more dangerous place than she ever suspected and the two search for Fenoglio, the author to attempt to put things right. As the story changes and goes out of control, the world that Fenoglio created is altered beyond his expectations leading to the death of a major character which I expect will be explored in the final book in the trilogy.Book Review: Good Second Book in the Trilogy
Summary: 4 Stars
Inkspell carries the themes, characters and plot forward from Inkheart, as some of the characters move from our world to the inkworld and come face to face with the fantasy conjured by the mind and writing of Fenoglio who finds his pen continues to create as he lives in his own created world. The story is exciting and holds plenty of suprises and twists. The characters become more developed, and it is interesting how the inkworld characters illustrate a certain fantastical quality that is in line with being made up by Fenoglio. What I found tedious were some of the redundant situations such as Basta and Mortola arriving again at Elinor's and taking everyone captive, etc. We already went through this. I also found that this book had more chapters with little or no action. Even so, it is a worthy ready and enjoyable.Book Review: Review from One Book At A Time onebooktime.blogspot.com
Summary: 4 Stars
I have to admit that I didn't jump out and read this because I didn't think Inkheart was all that great. But, I wanted to know how the story ended. So, I finally picked this one up. I'm very glad that I did. The story was much richer than the first book. It was written better with the characters coming to life more. Maybe it's because we finally get a look at the world that everybody was willing to go to such lengths for. It's almost like the author was able to write about a fantasy world better than the real one. I found the danger more real and the bad guys gave off more of that evil persona. I was just overall more impressed with this one. Believe me, I will be picking up the last in the series soon!
Book Review: Nearly as Good as the First
Summary: 4 Stars
I very much enjoyed the first in the series and couldn't resist the second. While reading the lengthy tale, from time to time I caught myself wondering why this chapter couldn't have been half as long or what the heck does this paragraph have to do with the characters/place/plot?! But in the end (though in my opinion, the book could've been 440 pages or so) the characters, setting and story are so strong and likable that Inkspell is most definitely a superior read. Better than Thief Lord and 90 percent of everything else out there in the genre. And now, having finished the book months ago, I still find myself thinking of Meg, her father, mother and Fenoglio. Yes I will assuredly read the next.Book Review: Inkworld Observed
Summary: 4 Stars
The idea of entering a story to observe and become a part of it thoroughly fascinated me. Ms. Funke spins her tale masterfully out of the control of its author Fenoglio who was sent to Inkworld at the end of the first book. In Inkworld, things are just as Fenoglio has imagined them only the story has taken on a life of its own and is not following the path he proscribed. Bad things have happened, people he loved have died and the story has grown beyond the boundaries originally set. When Dustfinger, Meggie, Farid and eventually Mo and Resa enter, adventure and tragedy ensue. Four Stars for fun, but Funke leaves you hanging in the end. Guess I am going to have to get Inkdeath.