Ann's review
Inkheart (Book 1)
by Cornelia Funke
Yes, it's a long-ish book, so be sure to allow some time! But, it moves fairly quickly and is such an enjoyable read you won't want it to end! I'm glad the movie is coming out sooner than summer! Something to look forward to for spring break!
Mid March?! Wow, that's great that it's so soon :-D
Yay! I'm glad you're going to start this, Annie. I hope you enjoy it and look forward to discussing it with you! :-D
Oh yeah! Discussions should be fun!!:D I'm looking at it now... I don't know how I'm going to finish it in 5 weeks, but... here's to trying!
Well, not like we have to see the movie the day it coems out or anything. We can wait a few weeks. Plus, who knows if it will even get good reviews; but here's hoping...!
So far I'm three chapters in. Upon reflection, I realized that the story really starts right off - from about page two or so! Already hooked, interested, and trying to figure things out from the moment Dustfinger arrives!
Oh, and whatever that little creature is, sounds (I must admit) quite adorable!
Yay! Glad you are enjoying it so much already
:-> (And, yes, Dustfinger's furry friend is so cute!)
Hooray! I'm glad you liked it so much, Annie! :-> I'll look forward to reading the next one with you.
Yes, I think it will make a good book to read together! There should be a lot that we can "theory" about together;)
Great review, and I'm glad you liked it! I too loved the quotes that started the chapters (and am thinking of reading some of the books quoted) and hope you like the second book too :-)
Hey, that's a great idea! To read the books that were quoted! I've read Peter Pan and LOTR and Treasure Island, but I think that's it of the ones she quoted. I wondered about some of the books I'd never even heard of - like the ones that had been translated. I wonder if those would be interesting... Let me know if you find any to read!
Katie and I just watched "Jane Austen Book Club" and in it the one member of the book club actually reads a book that one of Austen's characters reads!:)
That is neat!!
I think I'm going to have to read this sometime too, now. Great review!
I think you would like it, X. I mean, I can't say for sure, but I think you'd like the style of it.
Ann's review
Inkheart (Book 1) by Cornelia Funke
Ann's review
rating:
bookshelves:
actionadventure,
fantasy
recommended for: Fans of great stories and detailed plots and characters
What a great story!
This is quite the page-turner! I was driven to read more by both the action/adventure and the plot/conclusion. Both are excellently written! Funke’s style of writing (and indeed the translation made by Anthea Bell) makes for a smooth and beautiful read.
Wonderfully drawn and very detailed characters fill this book from cover to cover, each character being unique and complete. The story is told from multiple viewpoints, which adds another interesting dimension to the story and plot.
The book doesn’t contain many light-hearted chapters (as you would find in Harry Potter or Narnia) but the wonderful lead characters are such good people that the book is far from dark.
The whole idea of the story is beautiful and intriguing! And the quotes that begin each chapter are perfectly chosen.
I kept wondering if there were areas that Funke could have taken out to make the book shorter – but I couldn’t really find anything that wouldn’t mar the story in some w...more
This is quite the page-turner! I was driven to read more by both the action/adventure and the plot/conclusion. Both are excellently written! Funke’s style of writing (and indeed the translation made by Anthea Bell) makes for a smooth and beautiful read.
Wonderfully drawn and very detailed characters fill this book from cover to cover, each character being unique and complete. The story is told from multiple viewpoints, which adds another interesting dimension to the story and plot.
The book doesn’t contain many light-hearted chapters (as you would find in Harry Potter or Narnia) but the wonderful lead characters are such good people that the book is far from dark.
The whole idea of the story is beautiful and intriguing! And the quotes that begin each chapter are perfectly chosen.
I kept wondering if there were areas that Funke could have taken out to make the book shorter – but I couldn’t really find anything that wouldn’t mar the story in some w...more
Yes, it's a long-ish book, so be sure to allow some time! But, it moves fairly quickly and is such an enjoyable read you won't want it to end! I'm glad the movie is coming out sooner than summer! Something to look forward to for spring break!
Mid March?! Wow, that's great that it's so soon :-D
Yay! I'm glad you're going to start this, Annie. I hope you enjoy it and look forward to discussing it with you! :-D
Oh yeah! Discussions should be fun!!:D I'm looking at it now... I don't know how I'm going to finish it in 5 weeks, but... here's to trying!
Well, not like we have to see the movie the day it coems out or anything. We can wait a few weeks. Plus, who knows if it will even get good reviews; but here's hoping...!
So far I'm three chapters in. Upon reflection, I realized that the story really starts right off - from about page two or so! Already hooked, interested, and trying to figure things out from the moment Dustfinger arrives!Oh, and whatever that little creature is, sounds (I must admit) quite adorable!
Yay! Glad you are enjoying it so much already
:-> (And, yes, Dustfinger's furry friend is so cute!)
Hooray! I'm glad you liked it so much, Annie! :-> I'll look forward to reading the next one with you.
Yes, I think it will make a good book to read together! There should be a lot that we can "theory" about together;)
Great review, and I'm glad you liked it! I too loved the quotes that started the chapters (and am thinking of reading some of the books quoted) and hope you like the second book too :-)
Hey, that's a great idea! To read the books that were quoted! I've read Peter Pan and LOTR and Treasure Island, but I think that's it of the ones she quoted. I wondered about some of the books I'd never even heard of - like the ones that had been translated. I wonder if those would be interesting... Let me know if you find any to read!Katie and I just watched "Jane Austen Book Club" and in it the one member of the book club actually reads a book that one of Austen's characters reads!:)
That is neat!!
I think I'm going to have to read this sometime too, now. Great review!
I think you would like it, X. I mean, I can't say for sure, but I think you'd like the style of it.