Inkspell (Inkheart Trilogy) by Cornelia Funke Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Inkspell (Inkheart Trilogy)
Book Review: Inkspell is better than the first
Summary: 4 Stars
I really liked this book. I even liked it better than the first book, Inkheart. Fun and fairly light read.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.Book Review: Long strides
Summary: 5 Stars
Inkheart has grown up. Inkspell is a much more compelling fantasy than its predecessor. Inkspell entices its readers - not only the young - with a complex world, finely drawn characters and interwoven plot lines. It's a pleasure to read and leaves the reader looking forward to the last installment of the trilogy to be out this summer.Book Review: Lose yourself in a good book
Summary: 4 Stars
Ignoring her own better judgment, Meggie does the impossible, reading herself into Inkworld. She's planning a sort of sightseeing vacation, a brief tour to see the fairies, talking trees, and other amazing elements described to her so vividly by her mom. Just like Gilligan's, Meggie's own little tour turns into something quite different. Once again, author Funke creates a place out of time, populated with many of the characters from Inkheart (Basta, Dustfinger, Farid, Mo), and adding many more, eg, a good prince and an evil one, strolling players, Dustfinger's wife and daughter). Once again, bonds of loyalty, love, selflessness drive and shape the energetic plot. Inkspell is a nonstop adventure set in a cruel, feudalistic society, where the written word, properly wielded, can be the most powerful force of all. Recommended for all who enjoy effective, credible fantasy fiction.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.