Inkspell (Inkheart Trilogy) by Cornelia Funke Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Inkspell (Inkheart Trilogy)
Book Review: My Favorite of the Series
Summary: 5 Stars
If you love books, chances are you'll love this series. It's got everything Adventure, Love, Bad Guys, Drama, Comedy, you name it this series has it. Anyone can crack this book open and relate to one of the characters, Dustfinger being one of mine. I love the Inkworld, Funke describes it so vividly it's like she wrote you into the world itself. These books make you want to read aloud more and more often. You find yourself wishing that you had the power to read things out of their stories. It's an amazing book, I'm on my third time reading it. I can't wait to see more from Funke!
- B. L. S.
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: One of the best books
Summary: 5 Stars
Inkspell by Cornelia Funke, is a fantasy book that has some reality in it.
Inkspell begins with Dustfinger going back into Inkheart with Farid. Farid ends up not getting into the Inkheart. Than he goes find Meggie to read him into the book. Meggie reads him and herself into Inkheart. Basta and Mortala come to kill Mo and Meggie. Mortala, Basta, Mo, and Resa get into Inkheart. In the book Mortala shoots Mo.
This is a book for fantasy lovers of the ages 11 to 15. It is for boys and girls. This book is good because it answers some questions from Inkheart. Inkspell has romance, action, and suspense which are good. I give this book a 9 out of 10.
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: 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.