Inkdeath (Inkheart Trilogy)
by Cornelia Funke
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Book Reviews of Inkdeath (Inkheart Trilogy)
Book Review: Complex plot weak characters
Summary: 3 Stars
I like this last installment of the Inkheart trilogy for the darkness of the story and the complexity of the plot. The character development however was rather weak. Major characters change completely to the point of becoming strangers to the readers. Strong female characters like Meggie, Resa, Roxanne and Elinor fizzled down at the end. They become stand ups for the typical stereotypes of so many other women characters. It is not so much who they are but rather what man they love, how beautiful they are and how motherly they behave; ladies in distress, bickering and jealous. Elinor, the feisty book collector becomes the perennial cantakerous stupid old woman . Funke turns them into background embelishment. I thought if a woman wrote this story, characters like Her Ugliness, and Elinor at least would have a chance to shine. No such luck.Book Review: A Fine Ending to a Wonderous Trilogy
Summary: 5 Stars
Inkdeath was a tremendous ending to one of the most original trilogies in children's liturature. This is not really a tale of magic, but rather a tale of the love of liturature and of words. In Inkheart, the tale was all about the magic of a great story, and how hypnotic a great story teller can be. Inkspell deals with the magic of getting lost in a great book (literally.) Inkdeath is about the power of words by themselves, how words can change and control us. The great duel is not one of swords or knights, but of writers trying to out write and out wit each other.
In Inkdeath you will find fairies are blue, people can talk to fire, and great writers only need great readers to bring their tales to life. There is a danger however, Funk's writing is magical enough you may just find yourself lost in a new world.......
Book Review: Wonderful ending to a wonderful trilogy!
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this book for Christmas and just started reading it yesterday, and I finished it this afternoon! I could not put it down. The book is wonderfully well-written and I couldn't have asked for a better ending.
The beginning of the book starts off a bit slow, and luckily there is an "A to Z of Inkheart" in the back to remind you of who all the characters are (since it does get a little confusing), but even considering this the story captivated me just as it did in Inkheart and Inkspell. Funke has written an exciting conclusion to this series.
I don't know about you, but I like to get lost in the books I read, and these books definitely did that for me. Funke's writing captures the heart and keeps you on the edge of your seat all the way to the end. Great writing, and highly recommended!
Book Review: A wonderful ending to the Inkheart trilogy - for both kids and adults
Summary: 5 Stars
Having read Inkheart, Inkspell, and now Inkdeath, I can say with absolute certainty that Cornelia Funke is a wonderful author.
Inkdeath is the conclusion to the Inkheart trilogy and well worth the wait.
It wraps up the story line in an interesting and action packed manner and was truly a joy to read.
My 10 year old daughter is currently reading Inkheart - the first book in the trilogy - and is totally entranced. I can't wait to see what she thinks of the remaining two novels.
I don't want to mention exactly what happens in the book as it would take too much away from the enjoyment of actually reading it but suffice it to say that it is great for both children and adults.
I'm a 36 year old dad and I highly recommend this book and this trilogy.
Book Review: A great ending to a fantastic series! / Info. for busy and conscientious parents
Summary: 5 Stars
This whole series was imaginative and engrossing. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it. A few things I would want to know if I were a parent considering this series for my child: 1) There is violence and death. It's not too gory or scary, but it does open up the potential for discussions about death and life after death . . . 2) There are a few quotes at the beginning of chapters that some parents might want to talk to their child about. There are only a few, but the ones I am thinking of portray God going through a process of trial and error as a process of creation. 3) some of the characters and quotes use a few unsavory words. It only happens a few times. It's always best to read a book before your child does; however, if you are not able too, I hope this is helpful.