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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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Like everything I've read of Funke's, this was creative and engaging, even as an adult reader. Her characters are well crafted as are the worlds she creates. I can't say I thought the overall story and construct was as strong as the Inkworld trilogy, but I did enjoy most of this book. Some of the character interactions that seemed important sort of got glossed over by the end, and while I expect there's more to come in this series (and I'm excited to read any continuation), it didn't grab and hold me as well as some of her other works. Still, I think the translation of style and syntax has improved over some of the earlier works.
One of these days maybe I'll re-learn enough German to be able to read some of her work in the original language...
One of these days maybe I'll re-learn enough German to be able to read some of her work in the original language...
I tend to love Cornelia Funke‘s stories, and this one is no different. Having to read all her work in translation is a little disappointing, depending on the skill of the translator and how well her prose survives the transition. The translator of Reckless did a fabulous job, though.
I was expecting Young Adult, like so many of her other books that I enjoy, but instead we get Jacob, probably in his late 20s or early 30s. He is a cynical, tortured soul, and the events and battles are darker and more violent than I was expecting. All in the best possible way. I was continually surprised by the smooth way that Funke folds fairy tale motifs into this new, interesting world.
Fox is my favorite character, and I think we learn more about her in what is NOT said than in what is, which I think denotes excellent writing. The ending, too, is understated compared to what we are used to lately. But it is satisfying in a better way, since you can’t tie up every little complication with a pretty bow in real life.
This is a beautiful book, just strange enough to stand out, and inventive enough to be engaging and exciting. Lovers of fantasy and of fairy tale inspiration would enjoy this one.
This and other reviews by me can be found at www.annaimber.com
I was expecting Young Adult, like so many of her other books that I enjoy, but instead we get Jacob, probably in his late 20s or early 30s. He is a cynical, tortured soul, and the events and battles are darker and more violent than I was expecting. All in the best possible way. I was continually surprised by the smooth way that Funke folds fairy tale motifs into this new, interesting world.
Fox is my favorite character, and I think we learn more about her in what is NOT said than in what is, which I think denotes excellent writing. The ending, too, is understated compared to what we are used to lately. But it is satisfying in a better way, since you can’t tie up every little complication with a pretty bow in real life.
This is a beautiful book, just strange enough to stand out, and inventive enough to be engaging and exciting. Lovers of fantasy and of fairy tale inspiration would enjoy this one.
This and other reviews by me can be found at www.annaimber.com
A grittier departure from Funkes usual magical worlds. As a huge Funke fan, I was most likely being too hard on this book with my exceeded expectations, however, there could have been a lot more in the way of character development.
another tour de force for Funke. This seems to be a sleeper at our library so far.
The first half seemed very splintered and difficult to follow, especially with the multiple narratives being started all at once. However, as the story progressed and each narrative became more entwined with the others, it was impossible to set down.
As a little boy, Jacob was constantly searching for clues as to what happened to his father. When he discovers Mirrorworld, a land of fairy tales beyond the mirror in his father's study, he thinks he might also find his father but years later he is still searching. He lives half his life in the Mirrorworld which becomes more of a home to him than the real world. When Jacob's brother, Will, follows him through the mirror one day, he gets infected by a Goyl and his skin begins to turn to stone. Jacob is in a race to find the cure for his brother before Will turns completely into one of the Goyl.