Inkheart (Inkworld, #1) in Around the World in 80 Books

Apr 08, 2010 Kat rated it it was ok

Shelves: books-i-wouldn-t-recommend

When reading about this book I had pretty high expectations. I was more than a little disappointed when I had to struggle to turn the page and keep going. I managed to finish it, but I am not sure if I would be able to continue to the second book.

After I finished the book I realized that there is a movie, which was much better than the book. Yes, just like all movies parts were left out. Overall I find if I do not like the book, but a movie happened to be produced based on it, I tend to favor t ...more

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Feb 01, 2011 Samantha rated it really liked it

This was better than I thought it would be. And not because I had low expectations to begin with but it seemed to have an original voice. No magical children or boarding schools...

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Jan 19, 2009 Paula Hiatt rated it liked it

Fun concept, but disappointingly wordy and the heroes seem to stand around waiting for the villain to catch them.

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Mar 17, 2014 Karen rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2014-chunky-book-challenge

This book is like a hundred fairy tales all in one. A great premise, and a interesting group of characters.

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Jan 26, 2016 Micha added it

Shelves: favorites, magic-books, treasure-hunting

I loved every minute of this book and could not wait for more.

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Nov 18, 2008 Laura (booksnob) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, tbr-reading-challenge, books-into-film, 2009

I heartily enjoyed this creative book. It was a fun light read, with lots of action. I really enjoyed the concept of imagining, that if the characters of the books you read come to life, the consequences could be quite damaging. It was fun to imagine but glad it doesn't really happen. I love the concept of magic in books. This book is magical! I will definitely read the next two books in the series. ...more

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