Overlong, but short on what made the first two books great:
This last entry in the Inkheart series was difficult for me to get through, unlike the first two books, which were real page-turners. I believe this book would have been vastly improved by some major editing. Also, a warning for parents of younger readers: this book is quite dark; cruelty and gory descriptions abound. Meggie's character is shortchanged, as she is shunted to the sidelines with a weak love triangle subplot. Both her and her father's ability to make words into reality through their voices is... more info
The Satisfying End to the Trilogy:
The greatly anticipated end of the Inkheart trilogy is here! As a fan, I quickly rushed to the bookstore and bought a copy. Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke is the best book in the series. Every chapter is filled with suspense and excitement until the end. The translator, Anthea Bell, does her job well, making Cornelia Funke's language vivid and imaginative in English (the original was in German). For readers not familiar with this series, it begins with Inkheart; the second book is Inkspell. Inkdeath is the... more info
Start reading...and you can't put the book down!! For Real!!:
Sydney LOVE THIS BOOK.....THANKS for helping me with the perfect Christmas gift for her!!! GO SEE THE MOVIE!!!
Read the trilogy without a break:
Inkdeath is the final book in the Inkheart Trilogy. I loved the set from the beginning to end. There was humor, saddness, good and evil, violence and tender moments. A fantasy and real world blend that was fun to read.
