Inkdeath

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It's a hit!

At first I was sort of aggrevated with the story. There was hardship after hardship, and I thought no one would ever be happy. Then it turned into ... (show more)

At first I was sort of aggrevated with the story. There was hardship after hardship, and I thought no one would ever be happy. Then it turned into a sort of "thrill ride", and each new thing that happened I wondered if they would come out alright. Orpheus ended up being a more formidable enemy that I thought he would be in Inkspell. I was also very happy when a certain relationship was ended, as I had never liked that male counterpart being with her, he was okay as a character I guess, but not as a boy friend. I do, however, love the one she ended up with. I was surprised with the way some of the characters developed, and how the series intially ended. Inkdeath was also pretty interesting with Fenolio and Orpheus both writing to make the story the way they wanted it to be. I'm sorry that the series has ended so quickly; the idea of being stuck in a book was really fascinating. (show less)

 

 

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No, it's a flop!

Inkheart was such a wonderful book - the juxtaposition of the "real" world vs. the Inkworld that an author created to amuse his grandchildren, and ... (show more)

Inkheart was such a wonderful book - the juxtaposition of the "real" world vs. the Inkworld that an author created to amuse his grandchildren, and the characters that Mo, a silvertongued storyteller/bookbinder read out of that world into the real one. Inkspell was very much a middle book, and now Inkdeath completes the trilogy. What a waste - had Ms. Funke shortened all three (and there's plenty to tighten up!), there could have been a great book and sequel, completing each other. As it is, Inkdeath continues the excess of Inkspell: too much description, action sequences inexplicably dragging on or being raced through, and an author who doesn't know how to end the books properly.

Granted, I'm no author, but this could have been a Mobius-strip of a book, with an Inkworld author writing about an imagined world we call home. The problems of an author giving birth to a world and watching it unfold, helpless to change it back to what the original intention was did get some play in Book Two, but by Book Three that was barely a concern.

I also resent books that hurt my wrists, and at 660+ pages, this book certainly did that. I found myself reading slower and slower, not really caring about the characters I'd so enjoyed in the first book. Still, younger readers, those that love fantasy/adventure, will enjoy the series. (show less)

 

 

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  This is an initial impression only, because at present I am only into a couple of chapters, however, I think this is looking well set to be the best book of the three. Why? Because, with the Adderhead now an immortal enemy, the rebels are having to keep their wits about them and work hard to keep safe, so the action is more focused. It is also becoming a rather clever 'Robin Hood' type story, with Mo (Silvertongue), Meggie's father, taking on more and more the role of The Bluejay. Because of ... (show more)

  This is an initial impression only, because at present I am only into a couple of chapters, however, I think this is looking well set to be the best book of the three. Why? Because, with the Adderhead now an immortal enemy, the rebels are having to keep their wits about them and work hard to keep safe, so the action is more focused. It is also becoming a rather clever 'Robin Hood' type story, with Mo (Silvertongue), Meggie's father, taking on more and more the role of The Bluejay. Because of the added threat, the storyline becomes clearer. No more trundling round the Inkworld like tourists, now they are truly part of the action and essential players if the story world is ever to come good. Will they be able to compensate for the damage done by two many people trying to involve themselves in this story. I can only wait and see.

  Having now read this book, I can truthfully say that I liked it best of all the trilogy and I look forward to reading other books by this author. (show less)

   

  by Eco L-e on Feb 28, 2009 at 01:59PM

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  A great and fascinating read, though not always an even story.

  At first I struggled with this story, it was dense, it had a lot of characters and you needed to know what had happened in the first two books to even begin to grasp what was going on in the story. About midway through I started to figure out to figure out the book's plot and the ending, or so I thought. The last half of the book or so kept me surprised and thrilled with the final conclusion that was beyond anything I thought. ... (show more)

  A great and fascinating read, though not always an even story.

  At first I struggled with this story, it was dense, it had a lot of characters and you needed to know what had happened in the first two books to even begin to grasp what was going on in the story. About midway through I started to figure out to figure out the book's plot and the ending, or so I thought. The last half of the book or so kept me surprised and thrilled with the final conclusion that was beyond anything I thought. It stayed true to almost all of the characters. The story also had a lovely taste of philosophy that delighted me as I read, I would love to talk about this book in a group to discuss the ideas about fate and storytellers put out in Inkdeath.

  Ultimately the reason I loved this book (and the rest of the series) so much comes down to the premise that every fiction reader must love... we all wish that we too could enter in the worlds that we read and love so much. (show less)

   

   

  by Leah Wacks on Feb 16, 2009 at 06:06AM

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