Inkdeath (Inkheart Trilogy) by Cornelia Funke Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Inkdeath (Inkheart Trilogy)
Book Review: Funke Is Still Fantastic
Summary: 5 Stars
The best-selling Inkheart trilogy continues, and ends, with Inkdeath. From the get-go I must tell you... there's no picking up this "stunning conclusion" without first reading Inkheart--and then Inkspell! Each fantasy builds upon the prior weaving an unforgettable tale of magical adventure.
Meggie's father, Mo, is a bookbinder. When he reads aloud, characters break free from the page leaving their world to enter ours. In the first volume, Mo reads from his favorite book, Inkheart, and several sinister characters appear in his living room. Just as unbelievably, Meggie's mother, Resa, disappears--into the book.
With one foot firmly planted in our world, the other finds itself fully in the Inkworld. In this conclusion, we see more of our favorite characters including little glass men, moss-women, pet martens, and white women of death. We also meet new, equally-fantastic individuals.
Unfortunately, backstory slows the beginning of this volume, Meggie's character takes a backseat, and this book seems darker, less edge-of-your-seat than the first two. Like the others there are a few words I would rather kids weren't exposed to.
But... I still give a hearty recommendation for this marvelous conclusion. Why?
I love Funke's poetic style, dazzling imagery, and timeless themes. And, of course, the book-loving undertone. Inspired, thought-provoking prose leads readers to wrestle with desire and passion. And good versus evil. Vivid characters beg to be loved, hated, or in some cases, a bit of both. An overarching message pervades: actions rather than words ultimately determine destiny. The words of others can not conquer our power to choose. Yes, I do love this book!
Billed for 9 to 12 year olds (I'd lean to the higher end) Inkdeath is a fantastic read. And I'm not talking fantastic for kids. This book is fantastic--period. Highly recommended.
Book Review: Funke is on a serious roll
Summary: 5 Stars
I love the Inkheart trilogy, I seriously can't get enough of it! I must admit at first I was somewhat reluctant to read the conclusion to the trilogy, afraid it might be a letdown as most serie-enders are becoming, but it was as excellent as the first and second books (not to mention the breathtaking cover). Its excellently paced, descriptive, suspenseful, and keeps you flipping the pages, just salivating for the finish. I admit it started a little slow in my opinion, but it definitely picked up and kept my interest; I just couldn't put it down. I don't really want to give anything away, except that this is an amazing book, and you cannot miss out on it.Book Review: GREAT BOOK!!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Inkdeath is a fabulous conclusion to the Inkheart book series. It follows the adventures of a father and daughter with the gift to allow characters to come in and out of books and their wife/mother. The Folchart's world is set in 21st century England. There are many descriptions of the Inkworld, so it is easy to picture what it looks like. I picture it like medieval England, although it isn't. Cornelia Funke described the character's emotions so well that I could feel what they were feeling. For example, when Mo got trapped in Ombra castle, I felt that same worry that Meggie and Resa had. I thought he might never come out! People who loved Inkheart and/or Inkspell would definitely love Inkdeath. Like the other two, it lets you escape from the real world to the one of fantasy. All in all, Inkdeath is a captivating book. It has ups and downs and twists and turns. It is like a short roller coaster that you never want to stop riding. There were no faults that I could find with it. I want to read it again someday!Book Review: Good Read
Summary: 3 Stars
Book arived in good looking condition, but after a few days of reading the spine of the book was coming unglued & loosening all the pages.Book Review: Good book over all, not as good as the first two
Summary: 4 Stars
I thought Inkdeath was a good book, but it was not nearly as good as the first two. For some reason, Funke chose to give Meggie a much less important role, taking most of the character's depth away as well. I think this was one of the only things that took away from the book. The beginning was also really boring, and the characters were so untrue to their roles in past books that they hardly seemed like the same characters at all. Other than that, I think the book was extremely well written, with many new engaging characters to enjoy. The ending was satisfactory, and the plot well thought out and exciting. I just wish Funke hadn't changed the characters themselves to fit the plot.