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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was my third attempt to read this and the first time I made it past the first few chapters. If you're struggling, I would highly suggest the audiobook "performed" by Brendan Frasier.
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Inkspell (Inkworld, #2)
This trilogy is very dear to me. I fell in love with the reviews and went on a hunt for the three physical copies. It took me three years to complete the search, and Inkspell was the last one I found in a small Mexican bookstore.
What fascinates me about this book, in particular, is that each of its many chapters could easily stand alone as a beautiful short story with a little plot twist, while also weaving together into a brilliant larger narrative. Cornelia Funke is truly remarkable. She leaves no loose ends; nothing feels unnecessary. Her writing is exquisite—clean, engaging, and deeply satisfying.
The descriptions of the characters and the Ink World are perfect and immersive. Inkspell, specifically, is set within the Ink World, giving it the feel of a high fantasy story. I enjoyed this book immensely and grew as fond of it as I did with The Neverending Story—and for me, that says a lot.
This trilogy is very dear to me. I fell in love with the reviews and went on a hunt for the three physical copies. It took me three years to complete the search, and Inkspell was the last one I found in a small Mexican bookstore.
What fascinates me about this book, in particular, is that each of its many chapters could easily stand alone as a beautiful short story with a little plot twist, while also weaving together into a brilliant larger narrative. Cornelia Funke is truly remarkable. She leaves no loose ends; nothing feels unnecessary. Her writing is exquisite—clean, engaging, and deeply satisfying.
The descriptions of the characters and the Ink World are perfect and immersive. Inkspell, specifically, is set within the Ink World, giving it the feel of a high fantasy story. I enjoyed this book immensely and grew as fond of it as I did with The Neverending Story—and for me, that says a lot.
This series is so engrossing! I can't wait to read the last book!
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Better than the first, the world is certainly interesting. Unfortunately, Dustfinger is still annoying. Him dying was a highlight for me!
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
2025 review:
see below
2020 review:
i was not prepared for the emotions this book made me feel
see below
2020 review:
i was not prepared for the emotions this book made me feel
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated