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La trilogia del Mondo di inchiostro
Il padre di Meggie nasconde uno straordinario segreto: quando legge ad alta voce, riesce a portare la vita nei libri e i personaggi dei libri alla vita. E così che Meggie viene trascinata nel Mondo d'inchiostro, e in un vortice di eventi tanto magici quanto pericolosi... La saga più amata della regina del fantasy riunita in un unico volume che ridisegna ed esalta la magia della lettura. "Cuore d'inchiostro", "Veleno d'inchiostro", "Alba d'inchiostro". Insieme ai tre racconti "Orfeo", "Cinque anni dopo...", "Il libro argentato". Età di lettura: da 12 anni.
1224 pages, Hardcover
First published October 27, 2008
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Cornelia Funke
429 books14.2k followersCornelia Funke is a multiple award-winning German illustrator and storyteller, who writes fantasy for all ages of readers. Amongst her best known books is the Inkheart trilogy. Many of Cornelia's titles are published all over the world and translated into more than 30 languages. She has two children, two birds and a very old dog and lives in Los Angeles, California.
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January 21, 2011
I have to give the translator props here, because these do not read like translated works. I never would have guessed that they weren't originally written in English.
Okay, I give the series as a whole four stars, but if I were rating them separately, it'd be like this:
Inkheart: 3 stars
Fun young people's fantasy. Good concept. Some good characters, particularly Dustfinger, but Mo, Fenoglio, and Elinor are also swell. Entertaining. Certainly good enough to get me to pick up the sequel, but not exceptional.
Inkspell: 5 stars
I was surprised at how much more I liked Inkspell. Better villains. The characters fleshed out; Dustfinger joined the ranks of The Truly Great Characters for me. The story deepened. I found myself thinking philosophical thoughts about God and free agency and such. Also, I didn't want to put it down.
Inkdeath: 4 stars
Couldn't go to bed last night until I finished. (I'm trying not to reveal anything you wouldn't be expecting, but skip the rest of this paragraph if you want to be sure that I give nothing away.) Mo gets his Robin Hood on, and I like his struggle with finding himself. Dustfinger takes his awesome otherworldliness to a new level a la Gandalf, and his endearing tortured...weakness?...it's the right amount of gone. There are a lot of Dead? No! moments, but I never thought it got old. As for the trilogy as a whole, I very much like the parent/child relationships and the love stories of Mo/Resa and Dustfinger/Roxane. Meggie's romantic forays certainly aren't strong points of the books, but I think they work out right. As for the ending, I was satisfied. Stuff tied up nicely. I went to bed after finishing this happy and full of thoughts of blue fairies, castles, heroes and such. What can I say? I'm a sucker for this kind of adventure story.
By the way, there is a recap of Inkheart and Inkspell in the beginning and an index of characters in the back of Inkdeath, which is convenient if, like me, it's been a couple of years since you read Inkspell. Careful with the character guide though, as it does give a few things away.
Okay, I give the series as a whole four stars, but if I were rating them separately, it'd be like this:
Inkheart: 3 stars
Fun young people's fantasy. Good concept. Some good characters, particularly Dustfinger, but Mo, Fenoglio, and Elinor are also swell. Entertaining. Certainly good enough to get me to pick up the sequel, but not exceptional.
Inkspell: 5 stars
I was surprised at how much more I liked Inkspell. Better villains. The characters fleshed out; Dustfinger joined the ranks of The Truly Great Characters for me. The story deepened. I found myself thinking philosophical thoughts about God and free agency and such. Also, I didn't want to put it down.
Inkdeath: 4 stars
Couldn't go to bed last night until I finished. (I'm trying not to reveal anything you wouldn't be expecting, but skip the rest of this paragraph if you want to be sure that I give nothing away.) Mo gets his Robin Hood on, and I like his struggle with finding himself. Dustfinger takes his awesome otherworldliness to a new level a la Gandalf, and his endearing tortured...weakness?...it's the right amount of gone. There are a lot of Dead? No! moments, but I never thought it got old. As for the trilogy as a whole, I very much like the parent/child relationships and the love stories of Mo/Resa and Dustfinger/Roxane. Meggie's romantic forays certainly aren't strong points of the books, but I think they work out right. As for the ending, I was satisfied. Stuff tied up nicely. I went to bed after finishing this happy and full of thoughts of blue fairies, castles, heroes and such. What can I say? I'm a sucker for this kind of adventure story.
By the way, there is a recap of Inkheart and Inkspell in the beginning and an index of characters in the back of Inkdeath, which is convenient if, like me, it's been a couple of years since you read Inkspell. Careful with the character guide though, as it does give a few things away.
July 6, 2018
Confermo le quattro stelle date la prima volta che lo lessi....Il Mondo di Inchiostro mi affascina, e sarà sempre così.
Ciao amici, ci rincontreremo ancora per viaggiare da un mondo, anzi, libro all'altro.
Ciao amici, ci rincontreremo ancora per viaggiare da un mondo, anzi, libro all'altro.
January 18, 2011
I love, love these books. They're great reads for fantasy. The whole concept is very creative, so cool I wish I'd come up with it! She's a great story teller with wonderful characters, her story is rich with it's own special world. You should check it out. But I'd recommend it on Audio book, Actor Brendan Fraiser reads book 2 and 3 himself and is a fantastic narrator! (He also plays the lead role of Moe the book Binder in the film version InkHeart as well)
April 8, 2009
Pre/Anticipatory Thoughts: I had read the first two books in this trilogy and was anxiously awaiting the third and final installment. I really enjoyed “Inkheart” and “Inkspell,” so I expected to like this book—“Inkdeath”—equally as well. Looking at the cover of “Inkdeath,” I could see the outline of a skull. Inside the skull was a blurry image of a castle, a unicorn, a magpie and some greenery. Outside the skull a spooky looking butterfly with a skeleton head, a spider with a skeleton head superimposed on its abdomen, and a red fairy or butterfly share the cover with some black and white roses. The tone of the cover is very ominous and for readers who know the story, there is expectation that this tome will be filled with death.
During reading: Once again, as with the previous books in this trilogy, I was forced to go back to the cast of characters time and again to keep them straight. The author, Cornelia Funke, is German and the books are translated from German. Sometimes the wording doesn’t make sense and many times the author uses several different names/nicknames for the same character. From the very first book, I found myself flipping back to the character list throughout the book. This third book was no different. Of course this text calls to mind its two earlier predecessors. I read “Inkheart” after J.K. Rowling finished writing the Harry Potter series and I was looking for something similar to fill the void. I had read Funke’s “Thief Lord,” and enjoyed Funke’s story-telling, so when “Inkheart” was published, I was eager to read it, too. This book is very dark and not intended for younger children. Translated from the German (as the book says) sometimes the sentences are confusing and the one needs a scorecard to keep the different plotlines and characters straight. The whole idea of an “Inkworld” is very appealing to a book lover like me. However, the character of Fenoglio—the Inkweaver—did grow tiresome in this book and I looked forward to when his pen (and voice) would be silenced!
After reading: I was stunned at how “adult” this YA book was. Its recurring themes of truth, lies, blood, and death—among others—kept me going to the end. This is a long book at 663 pages and I don’t think anyone who hasn’t read the first two books would be wise to tackle it. Too much of the book depends on understanding what happened in the first two books.
In a nutshell, “Inkheart,” the first book introduces us to a bookbinder named Mo and his daughter Meggie—both of whom possess an extraordinary skill—they can “read” people out of novels into their own world and vice versa. Some evil characters from a book called “Inkheart” seek out Meggie and Mo and that’s when the excitement begins. “Inkspell” has characters from “Inkheart” returning to the “Inkworld” after spending ten years in Meggie and Mo’s world. Soon Meggie and Mo find themselves trapped in the “Inkworld” where the story appears to be heading to a tragic end. That’s where “Inkdeath” picks up—with Mo’s family trapped in between the pages of a book that’s not turning out the way its author Fenoglio had intended. Will Mo be able to save the children of Ombra? Will he be able to save his family? Can he save the Inkworld? Can Fenoglio overcome his writer’s block in time to “fix” his story? And will Mo’s family ever want to escape the book now that they’ve become part of its story?
This trilogy reminds me of Jasper Fforde’s “Thursday Next” series about a literary detective who travels through books and time to protect beloved fictional characters and the stories in which they live. Although Fforde’s series is definitely geared toward the adult reader, Funke’s is written for young adults. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the books but acknowledge that the books aren’t as easy reading as the Harry Potter series. If the weight and thickness of the book doesn’t scare off potential readers they will ultimately be rewarded with a good fantasy that is interesting and unusual. The stories appeal to both male and female readers and there are no blatantly religious or sacrilegious undertones that may offend the Gwinnett mother who fought to keep Harry Potter out of the public library. However, I’m sure there is enough of a “dark” story in “Inkdeath” to scare off anyone looking for a reason to make a stand against an “evil” book. As for strengths and weaknesses—the story telling was strong although the translation from German caused me to reread several parts while contemplating what was really trying to be said. If a student isn’t afraid of tackling a “heavy” book—literally and figuratively—this book fits the bill nicely. I would recommend reading the books in the order in which they were written. They are confusing enough read in order—they would be completely crazy if read randomly.
4Q/3P
During reading: Once again, as with the previous books in this trilogy, I was forced to go back to the cast of characters time and again to keep them straight. The author, Cornelia Funke, is German and the books are translated from German. Sometimes the wording doesn’t make sense and many times the author uses several different names/nicknames for the same character. From the very first book, I found myself flipping back to the character list throughout the book. This third book was no different. Of course this text calls to mind its two earlier predecessors. I read “Inkheart” after J.K. Rowling finished writing the Harry Potter series and I was looking for something similar to fill the void. I had read Funke’s “Thief Lord,” and enjoyed Funke’s story-telling, so when “Inkheart” was published, I was eager to read it, too. This book is very dark and not intended for younger children. Translated from the German (as the book says) sometimes the sentences are confusing and the one needs a scorecard to keep the different plotlines and characters straight. The whole idea of an “Inkworld” is very appealing to a book lover like me. However, the character of Fenoglio—the Inkweaver—did grow tiresome in this book and I looked forward to when his pen (and voice) would be silenced!
After reading: I was stunned at how “adult” this YA book was. Its recurring themes of truth, lies, blood, and death—among others—kept me going to the end. This is a long book at 663 pages and I don’t think anyone who hasn’t read the first two books would be wise to tackle it. Too much of the book depends on understanding what happened in the first two books.
In a nutshell, “Inkheart,” the first book introduces us to a bookbinder named Mo and his daughter Meggie—both of whom possess an extraordinary skill—they can “read” people out of novels into their own world and vice versa. Some evil characters from a book called “Inkheart” seek out Meggie and Mo and that’s when the excitement begins. “Inkspell” has characters from “Inkheart” returning to the “Inkworld” after spending ten years in Meggie and Mo’s world. Soon Meggie and Mo find themselves trapped in the “Inkworld” where the story appears to be heading to a tragic end. That’s where “Inkdeath” picks up—with Mo’s family trapped in between the pages of a book that’s not turning out the way its author Fenoglio had intended. Will Mo be able to save the children of Ombra? Will he be able to save his family? Can he save the Inkworld? Can Fenoglio overcome his writer’s block in time to “fix” his story? And will Mo’s family ever want to escape the book now that they’ve become part of its story?
This trilogy reminds me of Jasper Fforde’s “Thursday Next” series about a literary detective who travels through books and time to protect beloved fictional characters and the stories in which they live. Although Fforde’s series is definitely geared toward the adult reader, Funke’s is written for young adults. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the books but acknowledge that the books aren’t as easy reading as the Harry Potter series. If the weight and thickness of the book doesn’t scare off potential readers they will ultimately be rewarded with a good fantasy that is interesting and unusual. The stories appeal to both male and female readers and there are no blatantly religious or sacrilegious undertones that may offend the Gwinnett mother who fought to keep Harry Potter out of the public library. However, I’m sure there is enough of a “dark” story in “Inkdeath” to scare off anyone looking for a reason to make a stand against an “evil” book. As for strengths and weaknesses—the story telling was strong although the translation from German caused me to reread several parts while contemplating what was really trying to be said. If a student isn’t afraid of tackling a “heavy” book—literally and figuratively—this book fits the bill nicely. I would recommend reading the books in the order in which they were written. They are confusing enough read in order—they would be completely crazy if read randomly.
4Q/3P
April 21, 2018
4⭐ piene per Cuore d'inchiostro, di cui la prima cosa che mi ha colpito è stato l'amore per il libri e la letteratura che trasudava da ogni pagina. La storia in sé non è stata una sorpresa perché avevo già visto il film diversi anni fa, ma non ricordavo molti dettagli quindi me lo sono potuto godere abbastanza. Fin da subito il mio personaggio preferito è stato Dita di Polvere, ho provato grande empatia per lui, non riuscivo a giudicarlo per le sue iniziali scelte sbagliate poiché capivo che era solo un uomo disperato che avrebbe fatto di tutto pur di tornare a casa. E per colpa sua ho provato un improvviso bisogno di possedere una martora domestica (preferibilmente con le corna). Altro personaggio per cui ho simpatizzato quasi da subito è stata Elinor perché, beh... è una fangirl esattamente come me!
4,5⭐ per Veleno d'inchiostro che si è rivelato una piacevole sorpresa. Ha saputo essere grandioso proprio perché si è distaccato leggermente dal primo volume. L'inizio non mi ha convinto per due motivi: prima cosa ho trovato Meggie una vera idiota per aver deciso di entrare nel libro dopo aver visto quanto suo padre avesse sofferto per aver perso la moglie nello stesso modo; seconda cosa che non mi sarei mai immaginata uno spirito libero come Dita di Polvere sposato e con due figlie. Tuttavia la prima l'ho ben presto perdonata perché scoprire com'è il libro dall'interno è stato meraviglioso. Quanto ai personaggi, ho adorato Fenoglio che mi ha fatto morire dal ridere con i suoi pasticci continui e ho impegato un bel po' per shippare Meggie e Farid. Inutile dire che il finale mi ha spezzato il cuore, non mi dovevano fare quello che hanno fatto.
3,5⭐ per Alba d'inchiostro che è stato inferiore alle mie aspettative, non so se fosse perché ero stanca di stare dietro a questa trilogia o perché non ce lo vedevo Mo nei panni dell'eroe Glandarius. Ho faticato a leggerlo, anche se comunque la storia era intrigante. Tutti i personaggi, da quelli principali a quelli più marginali, vengono caratterizzati nei dettagli e in maniera eccellente. Questa splendida trilogia viene coronata da un lieto fine sofferto e l'ultima frase mi ha fatto nascere un sorriso sulle labbra.
Quanto alle novelle, ad essere sincera non ho ben capito il senso di Orfeo e Cinque anni dopo..., mentre Il libro argentato l'ho trovato fondamentale poiché si spiega l'origine dei poteri delle Lingue di Fata.
4,5⭐ per Veleno d'inchiostro che si è rivelato una piacevole sorpresa. Ha saputo essere grandioso proprio perché si è distaccato leggermente dal primo volume. L'inizio non mi ha convinto per due motivi: prima cosa ho trovato Meggie una vera idiota per aver deciso di entrare nel libro dopo aver visto quanto suo padre avesse sofferto per aver perso la moglie nello stesso modo; seconda cosa che non mi sarei mai immaginata uno spirito libero come Dita di Polvere sposato e con due figlie. Tuttavia la prima l'ho ben presto perdonata perché scoprire com'è il libro dall'interno è stato meraviglioso. Quanto ai personaggi, ho adorato Fenoglio che mi ha fatto morire dal ridere con i suoi pasticci continui e ho impegato un bel po' per shippare Meggie e Farid. Inutile dire che il finale mi ha spezzato il cuore, non mi dovevano fare quello che hanno fatto.
3,5⭐ per Alba d'inchiostro che è stato inferiore alle mie aspettative, non so se fosse perché ero stanca di stare dietro a questa trilogia o perché non ce lo vedevo Mo nei panni dell'eroe Glandarius. Ho faticato a leggerlo, anche se comunque la storia era intrigante. Tutti i personaggi, da quelli principali a quelli più marginali, vengono caratterizzati nei dettagli e in maniera eccellente. Questa splendida trilogia viene coronata da un lieto fine sofferto e l'ultima frase mi ha fatto nascere un sorriso sulle labbra.
Quanto alle novelle, ad essere sincera non ho ben capito il senso di Orfeo e Cinque anni dopo..., mentre Il libro argentato l'ho trovato fondamentale poiché si spiega l'origine dei poteri delle Lingue di Fata.
October 8, 2008
I really love books and as this story is about a family that really loves books (though with much more interesting reading abilities than my own) I had a kinship with the characters.
I thought the first book was very fun and it had me attempting to read books aloud all the time. The second book was not as good for me, I thought it was mostly setup for the third book. The third book I LOVED.
Funke presents more than just a story, she has some major philosophical ideas and social movements written into the story, but so simply that children could grasp the concepts. Unlike many series these books left you thinking. They didn't conclusively resolve so as a reader I can still wonder about the many interesting ideas that were brought up. I still am thinking about them.
I also love how every chapter begins with a quote from another book (a lot of great classics). Sometimes the quotes led me to pick up another story.
I thought the first book was very fun and it had me attempting to read books aloud all the time. The second book was not as good for me, I thought it was mostly setup for the third book. The third book I LOVED.
Funke presents more than just a story, she has some major philosophical ideas and social movements written into the story, but so simply that children could grasp the concepts. Unlike many series these books left you thinking. They didn't conclusively resolve so as a reader I can still wonder about the many interesting ideas that were brought up. I still am thinking about them.
I also love how every chapter begins with a quote from another book (a lot of great classics). Sometimes the quotes led me to pick up another story.
September 16, 2010
Of all the book series I have ever read, this was the most beautifully written. With such vivid narration and completely unique ideas, reading books into life and being read into the books themselves, it takes storytelling onto a whole innovative level. The scenes that are within the books are in reality those of a fantasy world, but when reading about them, they just seem so realistic. The plot never bores you, in fact the more you read into the books, the more you are drawn not just into the characters, but into their very plot. This series is exceptional beyond belief, and in my mind they are masterpieces.
August 19, 2015
I have read the Inkheart Trilogy 3 times now. Unfortunately I finished reading it the third time just a view month ago. That means, I have to wait at least two years until I can read it again :-(
I love the world Cornelia Funke has built in her Trilogy. I can sink into it completely, even now that I have read it so often. Her figures really come to live in my mind - almost as if Mortimer was reading them to me. I cannot tell you really, what I like the best about the books. If you ask me any detail about them, I could not answer the questions (because I am so absorbt by the story, that I cannot think of anything anymore), but I remember a lot of good emotions related with the books.
I love the world Cornelia Funke has built in her Trilogy. I can sink into it completely, even now that I have read it so often. Her figures really come to live in my mind - almost as if Mortimer was reading them to me. I cannot tell you really, what I like the best about the books. If you ask me any detail about them, I could not answer the questions (because I am so absorbt by the story, that I cannot think of anything anymore), but I remember a lot of good emotions related with the books.
January 2, 2020
Senza alcun dubbio 5⭐️
Una delle mie trilogie preferite di sempre❤️
Il primo libro (inkheart - cuore d’inchiostro) è il mio preferito e il più bello a mio parere, anche l’adattamento cinematografico è stupendo😻
Una delle mie trilogie preferite di sempre❤️
Il primo libro (inkheart - cuore d’inchiostro) è il mio preferito e il più bello a mio parere, anche l’adattamento cinematografico è stupendo😻
February 5, 2009
Talk about slogging through the mud! Man, good story concept, but way, way too wordy. By the 3rd book I was skimming just so I could get through it.
December 30, 2010
Много приятни отпускащи, развлекателни:):)
October 11, 2015
Wow. I will never see the world the same as I saw it before reading this book.
August 9, 2017
Lessi il primo libro di questa trilogia un anno fa e rimasi sbalordita dall'abilità dell'autrice nel descrivere e dar vita a mondi fantastici,tra cui il Mondo D'Inchiostro. Cercavo disperatamente i libri successivi ma,gira e rigira, non li trovavo o semplicemente "cedevo il posto" ad altri libri. Quando (finalmente!) decisi di acquistarli su Amazon non ne ero particolarmente entusiasta. Avevo visto in Cuore D'Inchiostro una fine perfetta e siccome non sono amante delle storie che si complicano senza motivo, pensavo che i seguiti fossero...scontati!
Quanto mi sbagliavo!! Ho trovato meravigliosi Veleno D'Inchiostro e Alba D'Inchiostro e proprio questi due libri (specialmente Veleno) mi hanno fatto amare alla follia questa saga.
Ma ora parliamo dello stile dell'autrice! Ho trovato impeccabili le sue descrizioni e narrazioni, è riuscita a dare vita ad un mondo assai complicato e per nulla banale. Il lettore riesce a immedesimarsi nei personaggi e nella storia alla perfezione, io sono riuscita ad immaginarmi perfettamente i luoghi e i personaggi descritti. Come Meggie, anche la Funke ha la capacità di far vivere i personaggi di cui scrive.
Per quanto riguarda le ambientazioni: non le ho trovate per nulla scontate e francamente le ho trovate uniche, mai sentite. La mia preferita è in assoluto Ombra, la città del Principe Ghiottone. Quanto mi piacerebbe vivere lì...!!
Infine i personaggi li ho trovati tutti meravigliosi e ben caratterizzati. Ogni emozione,positiva o negativa,che essi provano è legata ad un avvenimento ben preciso. Mi è piaciuta moltissimo anche come è stata caratterizzata la follia degli antagonisti, ad esempio Capricorno o Testa di Serpente! Il mio personaggio preferito rimarrà per sempre il fantastico Dita di Polvere che,a mio parere, è stato quello che l'autrice è riuscita a caratterizzare meglio. Mi ha commosso moltissimo la sua storia personale, soprattutto negli ultimi due libri. L'UNICA cosa che non mi è piaciuta è stata (SPOILER) la storia d'amore tra Meggie e Farid. Mi piacevano moltissimo ma poi non mi è piaciuto per niente come si è comportata Meggie con lui,lasciandolo per andarsene con un altro!😰
Concludo dicendo che STRACONSIGLIO questa trilogia soprattutto per le emozioni che suscita nel lettore e poi,ovviamente, per la bellezza della trama e dello stile.
Spero che questa mia recensione vi sia piaciuta e che concordiate con me, se c'è qualcosa su cui non siete d'accordo non esitate a farmelo sapere!
Alla prossima😘
~Costanza
Quanto mi sbagliavo!! Ho trovato meravigliosi Veleno D'Inchiostro e Alba D'Inchiostro e proprio questi due libri (specialmente Veleno) mi hanno fatto amare alla follia questa saga.
Ma ora parliamo dello stile dell'autrice! Ho trovato impeccabili le sue descrizioni e narrazioni, è riuscita a dare vita ad un mondo assai complicato e per nulla banale. Il lettore riesce a immedesimarsi nei personaggi e nella storia alla perfezione, io sono riuscita ad immaginarmi perfettamente i luoghi e i personaggi descritti. Come Meggie, anche la Funke ha la capacità di far vivere i personaggi di cui scrive.
Per quanto riguarda le ambientazioni: non le ho trovate per nulla scontate e francamente le ho trovate uniche, mai sentite. La mia preferita è in assoluto Ombra, la città del Principe Ghiottone. Quanto mi piacerebbe vivere lì...!!
Infine i personaggi li ho trovati tutti meravigliosi e ben caratterizzati. Ogni emozione,positiva o negativa,che essi provano è legata ad un avvenimento ben preciso. Mi è piaciuta moltissimo anche come è stata caratterizzata la follia degli antagonisti, ad esempio Capricorno o Testa di Serpente! Il mio personaggio preferito rimarrà per sempre il fantastico Dita di Polvere che,a mio parere, è stato quello che l'autrice è riuscita a caratterizzare meglio. Mi ha commosso moltissimo la sua storia personale, soprattutto negli ultimi due libri. L'UNICA cosa che non mi è piaciuta è stata (SPOILER) la storia d'amore tra Meggie e Farid. Mi piacevano moltissimo ma poi non mi è piaciuto per niente come si è comportata Meggie con lui,lasciandolo per andarsene con un altro!😰
Concludo dicendo che STRACONSIGLIO questa trilogia soprattutto per le emozioni che suscita nel lettore e poi,ovviamente, per la bellezza della trama e dello stile.
Spero che questa mia recensione vi sia piaciuta e che concordiate con me, se c'è qualcosa su cui non siete d'accordo non esitate a farmelo sapere!
Alla prossima😘
~Costanza
January 4, 2009
This triliogy is beyond my favourite set of books! I have read them over and over again, all except for Inkdeath.
Inkheart- My all time favourite book! Cornelia Funke just captures you. She has the best was of writing a story that pulls you in like you are the character. Mo and Meggie's adventure to Capricorn's villiage was exciting and had me reading late into the night. I have read this book over and over again, but the Shadow's description and appearance still sends shivers down my back. Fenoglio's disappearance at the end brought me to tears, for he was funny and so kind to Meggie. At the end when Mo, Meggie and Resa were reunited i was so happy! Though Dustfinger had feelings for Resa, his acceptance of her love for Mo was a kind and gentle thing. He accepted his fate and left, with Farid of course!
Inkspell- Though i had to wait soo long after Inkheart came out to read this, it was totally worth the wait! I was so excited to be able to explore the world of inkheart and not just hear the stories told by Resa. When Meggie left Mo and Resa behind, it was a stab in the back in my opinion. Mo was so worried that she would disappear like Resa did so many years before, and there she went. Breaking his heart. Though Im not a big fan of Meggie, her connection to Farid is unbelievable! I cried when they first kissed, and whenever Farid would look for Meggie with eager eyes! The death of Dustfinger in the end was terrible. I cried for so long, and I didnt think i would be able to read the last one without him.
Inkdeath- Though i read it, it was a great disappointment. It was confusing and it didnt have the same feeling as Inkheart and Inkspell. Mo's transformation into the Bluejay was shocking, and it made the story a little jumpy. The best part was definitly Dustfinger's reappearance into the book, but the most disappointing was Meggie and Farid's falling apart. They were the perfect couple. But of course, Meggie had to be selfish and dump him. I cried.
Though all the books were completly and totally awesome, Inkdeat was a disappointment.
Inkheart- My all time favourite book! Cornelia Funke just captures you. She has the best was of writing a story that pulls you in like you are the character. Mo and Meggie's adventure to Capricorn's villiage was exciting and had me reading late into the night. I have read this book over and over again, but the Shadow's description and appearance still sends shivers down my back. Fenoglio's disappearance at the end brought me to tears, for he was funny and so kind to Meggie. At the end when Mo, Meggie and Resa were reunited i was so happy! Though Dustfinger had feelings for Resa, his acceptance of her love for Mo was a kind and gentle thing. He accepted his fate and left, with Farid of course!
Inkspell- Though i had to wait soo long after Inkheart came out to read this, it was totally worth the wait! I was so excited to be able to explore the world of inkheart and not just hear the stories told by Resa. When Meggie left Mo and Resa behind, it was a stab in the back in my opinion. Mo was so worried that she would disappear like Resa did so many years before, and there she went. Breaking his heart. Though Im not a big fan of Meggie, her connection to Farid is unbelievable! I cried when they first kissed, and whenever Farid would look for Meggie with eager eyes! The death of Dustfinger in the end was terrible. I cried for so long, and I didnt think i would be able to read the last one without him.
Inkdeath- Though i read it, it was a great disappointment. It was confusing and it didnt have the same feeling as Inkheart and Inkspell. Mo's transformation into the Bluejay was shocking, and it made the story a little jumpy. The best part was definitly Dustfinger's reappearance into the book, but the most disappointing was Meggie and Farid's falling apart. They were the perfect couple. But of course, Meggie had to be selfish and dump him. I cried.
Though all the books were completly and totally awesome, Inkdeat was a disappointment.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 26, 2009
The first book of this trilogy, which I reviewed earlier, was very good and basically stands by itself, but don't start the 2nd book unless you can continue on to the third.
I really enjoyed these books. The first one took me a little time to get into, but after I was into it, I couldn't put the story away until I'd finished all three books. The books are a little dark, but the story is so amazingly creatively and intricately woven that It couldn't stop reading until I knew how it would all turn out. I mentioned in my previous review that I felt that the characters were my friends, Mo, Meggie, Resa, Dustfinger, Roxanne, Farid and others. I wondered at times why I was in such a hurry to get the book read because I knew I'd be sad when it was over, and I was.
The themes of the books include: the power of the written word; light vs. darkness; good against evil; and the power of love and relationships.
I really enjoyed these books. The first one took me a little time to get into, but after I was into it, I couldn't put the story away until I'd finished all three books. The books are a little dark, but the story is so amazingly creatively and intricately woven that It couldn't stop reading until I knew how it would all turn out. I mentioned in my previous review that I felt that the characters were my friends, Mo, Meggie, Resa, Dustfinger, Roxanne, Farid and others. I wondered at times why I was in such a hurry to get the book read because I knew I'd be sad when it was over, and I was.
The themes of the books include: the power of the written word; light vs. darkness; good against evil; and the power of love and relationships.
May 8, 2012
Sehr anschaulich erzählte Geschichte für Jugendliche. Ich persönlich brauchte einige Zeit und etwa die Hälfte der 560 Seite um mich in der Handlung wohlzufühlen, das mag aber daran liegen, dass ich nicht zur eigentlichen Zielgruppe des Buches gehöre.
Die Handlung war nicht übermäßig überraschend, jedoch spannend erzählt. Besonders gefallen hat mir, wie Cornelia Funke über das Feuer spricht, nämlich als wäre es eine Person mit ganz eigenen Charakterzügen und eigenem Willen. Daher war mein liebster Charakter auch die Figur des Staubfinger.
Tintenherz hat zwei Folgebände, Tintenblut und Tintenherz, welche beide schon in meinem Regal stehen.
Ich werde sie lesen, jedoch hat mich Tintenherz trotz guter Qualität leider nicht mit einem offenen Ende und dem unbedingten Gefühl zurückgelassen, die Fortsetzung im gleichen Atemzug aufschlagen zu wollen.
Die Handlung war nicht übermäßig überraschend, jedoch spannend erzählt. Besonders gefallen hat mir, wie Cornelia Funke über das Feuer spricht, nämlich als wäre es eine Person mit ganz eigenen Charakterzügen und eigenem Willen. Daher war mein liebster Charakter auch die Figur des Staubfinger.
Tintenherz hat zwei Folgebände, Tintenblut und Tintenherz, welche beide schon in meinem Regal stehen.
Ich werde sie lesen, jedoch hat mich Tintenherz trotz guter Qualität leider nicht mit einem offenen Ende und dem unbedingten Gefühl zurückgelassen, die Fortsetzung im gleichen Atemzug aufschlagen zu wollen.
July 30, 2018
Una trilogia che appassiona, che ti trascina davvero in un altro mondo fatto di personaggi magnifici a cui non puoi non affezionarti ❤️
Ora che tutto è finito mi sento quasi come alla fine di un ciclo scolastico, quando dopo tanti anni passati insieme ci si allontana per intraprendere ognuno la propria strada, quando nel bene o nel male guardi già indietro con un pizzico di nostalgia e ci si interroga sul proprio futuro.
Sono rimaste un sacco di domande, alcune delle quali hanno trovato risposta nei 3 racconti inediti alla fine del volume.
Valuto l’insieme 5⭐️ ma credo che il secondo capitolo della trilogia sia quello più bello, avvincente e pieno di colpi di scena che tengono il lettore incollato alle pagine ma facendolo saltare dalla sedia almeno un paio di volte!
Di sicuro finisce nella lista dei miei preferiti ❤️
Ora che tutto è finito mi sento quasi come alla fine di un ciclo scolastico, quando dopo tanti anni passati insieme ci si allontana per intraprendere ognuno la propria strada, quando nel bene o nel male guardi già indietro con un pizzico di nostalgia e ci si interroga sul proprio futuro.
Sono rimaste un sacco di domande, alcune delle quali hanno trovato risposta nei 3 racconti inediti alla fine del volume.
Valuto l’insieme 5⭐️ ma credo che il secondo capitolo della trilogia sia quello più bello, avvincente e pieno di colpi di scena che tengono il lettore incollato alle pagine ma facendolo saltare dalla sedia almeno un paio di volte!
Di sicuro finisce nella lista dei miei preferiti ❤️
July 19, 2024
Dies ist meine Bewertung für das Hörspiel der Tintenwelt Trilogie.
Und das ist einfach nur schlecht.
Ein Hörspiel besteht, genauso wenig wie ein Film, zu 90% aus Exposition, vorgetragen von einem Erzähler. Der Rest sind Aktionszenen mit leblosen hektischen Dialogen, angereichert durch diverse Hintergrundgeräusche, nerviger Musik und sich überlappende Gesprächen, was alles zu einer Kakophonie werden lässt.
Das Bucherlebnis wurde somit gründlich zerstört.
Falls jemand eine grobe inhaltliche Zusammenfassung der ersten Trilogie braucht, kann er sich das Hörbuch gerne antun.
Ein Hörgenuss war es definitiv nicht.
Und das ist einfach nur schlecht.
Ein Hörspiel besteht, genauso wenig wie ein Film, zu 90% aus Exposition, vorgetragen von einem Erzähler. Der Rest sind Aktionszenen mit leblosen hektischen Dialogen, angereichert durch diverse Hintergrundgeräusche, nerviger Musik und sich überlappende Gesprächen, was alles zu einer Kakophonie werden lässt.
Das Bucherlebnis wurde somit gründlich zerstört.
Falls jemand eine grobe inhaltliche Zusammenfassung der ersten Trilogie braucht, kann er sich das Hörbuch gerne antun.
Ein Hörgenuss war es definitiv nicht.
September 4, 2008
My 15 year old grandson who reads mostly adult books grabbed the galley of INKDEATH and enjoyed a long flight. I would give the trilogy 5 stars as a whole. I wish the final volume had been tightened a little. The plot threads come together well in this fast paced conclusion of an outstanding fantasy series.
February 24, 2013
Read first one to my ten year old son..... We both really enjoyed it, but he found it a bit scary
July 13, 2018
Cuore d'Inchiostro = 4.5
Veleno d'Inchiostro = 4.5
Alba d'Inchiostro = 3.5
In conclusione do all'intera raccolta 4.5
Veleno d'Inchiostro = 4.5
Alba d'Inchiostro = 3.5
In conclusione do all'intera raccolta 4.5
April 17, 2017
La trilogia del Mondo d’inchiostro viene stampata nell’Aprile 2015, edito da Mondadori, come raccolta unica dei tre romanzi (Cuore d’inchiostro, Veleno d’inchiostro e Alba d’inchiostro) e dei tre racconti inediti (Orfeo, Cinque anni dopo… e Il Libro Argentato) scritti da Cornelia Funke, la quale arricchisce l’opera con disegni realizzati dalla stessa alla fine di quasi tutti i capitoli (probabilmente alcuni mancano per ragioni di spazio) e riporta all’inizio di ogni capitolo delle citazioni di altri romanzi ed autori che arricchiscono l’esperienza del lettore.
L’autrice racconta, tramite le avventure del rilegatore Mortimer Folchart (detto Mo), di sua figlia Meggie, del mangiafuoco Dita di Polvere e di tantissimi altri personaggi ad essi collegati, l’esistenza di un mondo al quale è possibile accedere solo attraverso la parola scritta.
Tutto comincia quando, una notte, il mangiafuoco si presenta a casa del rilegatore per avvertirlo del fatto che gli uomini di Capricorno sono sulle sue tracce e che presto lo troveranno, e con lui “il libro”. Mo decide, quindi, di partire con sua figlia per nascondersi a casa di Elinor Loredan, zia di sua moglie Resa (scomparsa misteriosamente nove anni prima, la stessa notte in cui comparvero per la prima volta Dita di Polvere, Capricorno e Basta), che vive in Italia. Nonostante tutto gli uomini di Capricorno riescono a trovarli, catturarli e li portano dal loro signore. A questo punto Capricorno sequestra il libro di Mo e, mentre pensa a come potersi liberare di loro, vengono svelati i misteri a cui Meggie non era riuscita a dare una risposta: dov’è finita sua madre? Da dove vengono tutti questi strani personaggi? Cosa nasconde Mo? Cos’ha di speciale questo libro che tutti vogliono ad ogni costo? Prima che fosse troppo tardi, il gruppo riesce a scappare e Mo decide di cercare Fenoglio, l’autore del libro, perché gli possa prestare una copia. Lo trovano e giungono ad un accordo. Purtroppo però sembra che la compagnia sia perseguitata dalla sfortuna e vengono ricatturati dagli sgherri di Capricorno, che li riconducono nella fortezza del loro signore. Ormai Capricorno ha deciso che cosa ne sarà di loro: vuole punirli in maniera esemplare dandoli in pasto ad una creatura malvagia, di cui addirittura Mo sembra avere paura, e poi usarla per conquistare il mondo. Sembra che la sorte del gruppo ormai sia segnata quando, grazie a Fenoglio, riescono a ribaltare la situazione e fanno in modo che sia Capricorno ad essere divorato dalla creatura, che poi scompare nel nulla.
Questi sono solo gli eventi narrati nel primo romanzo, ma da questi partono poi gli eventi narrati negli altri due e che riguardano sempre i nostri protagonisti, con qualche aggiunta in entrambi gli schieramenti.
Si può notare come l’autrice si destreggi in maniera magistrale tra periodi semplici e complessi e alterni descrizioni e dialoghi, mantenendo il ritmo della narrazione sempre vivo e adatto alla situazione scritta. Così il lettore riesce ad intonare le parole, minuziosamente ricercate dall’autrice, che con la loro musicalità raggiungono il cuore e l’anima rendendo l’immersione nella lettura un’esperienza quasi reale. Non mancano le emozioni vive, provate da chi legge, legate non solo a parole, situazioni ed eventi, ma anche ai vari personaggi di cui il mondo descritto è ricco. Personaggi variopinti tra nobili, mercanti, saltimbanchi, buoni o cattivi che siano; tutti sono ben caratterizzati, ognuno con una propria coscienza, indole, e desideri profondi, che li spingono a decidere come comportarsi, e che si “evolvono” durante la narrazione dimostrando plasticità e spessore.
Si tratta di un’opera semplice nella sua complessità, ricca di colpi di scena nonostante la linearità della trama, che cattura il lettore, che invoglia a divorare le pagine una dopo l’altra e che in tutte le vicende nasconde degli insegnamenti.
L’autrice racconta, tramite le avventure del rilegatore Mortimer Folchart (detto Mo), di sua figlia Meggie, del mangiafuoco Dita di Polvere e di tantissimi altri personaggi ad essi collegati, l’esistenza di un mondo al quale è possibile accedere solo attraverso la parola scritta.
Tutto comincia quando, una notte, il mangiafuoco si presenta a casa del rilegatore per avvertirlo del fatto che gli uomini di Capricorno sono sulle sue tracce e che presto lo troveranno, e con lui “il libro”. Mo decide, quindi, di partire con sua figlia per nascondersi a casa di Elinor Loredan, zia di sua moglie Resa (scomparsa misteriosamente nove anni prima, la stessa notte in cui comparvero per la prima volta Dita di Polvere, Capricorno e Basta), che vive in Italia. Nonostante tutto gli uomini di Capricorno riescono a trovarli, catturarli e li portano dal loro signore. A questo punto Capricorno sequestra il libro di Mo e, mentre pensa a come potersi liberare di loro, vengono svelati i misteri a cui Meggie non era riuscita a dare una risposta: dov’è finita sua madre? Da dove vengono tutti questi strani personaggi? Cosa nasconde Mo? Cos’ha di speciale questo libro che tutti vogliono ad ogni costo? Prima che fosse troppo tardi, il gruppo riesce a scappare e Mo decide di cercare Fenoglio, l’autore del libro, perché gli possa prestare una copia. Lo trovano e giungono ad un accordo. Purtroppo però sembra che la compagnia sia perseguitata dalla sfortuna e vengono ricatturati dagli sgherri di Capricorno, che li riconducono nella fortezza del loro signore. Ormai Capricorno ha deciso che cosa ne sarà di loro: vuole punirli in maniera esemplare dandoli in pasto ad una creatura malvagia, di cui addirittura Mo sembra avere paura, e poi usarla per conquistare il mondo. Sembra che la sorte del gruppo ormai sia segnata quando, grazie a Fenoglio, riescono a ribaltare la situazione e fanno in modo che sia Capricorno ad essere divorato dalla creatura, che poi scompare nel nulla.
Questi sono solo gli eventi narrati nel primo romanzo, ma da questi partono poi gli eventi narrati negli altri due e che riguardano sempre i nostri protagonisti, con qualche aggiunta in entrambi gli schieramenti.
Si può notare come l’autrice si destreggi in maniera magistrale tra periodi semplici e complessi e alterni descrizioni e dialoghi, mantenendo il ritmo della narrazione sempre vivo e adatto alla situazione scritta. Così il lettore riesce ad intonare le parole, minuziosamente ricercate dall’autrice, che con la loro musicalità raggiungono il cuore e l’anima rendendo l’immersione nella lettura un’esperienza quasi reale. Non mancano le emozioni vive, provate da chi legge, legate non solo a parole, situazioni ed eventi, ma anche ai vari personaggi di cui il mondo descritto è ricco. Personaggi variopinti tra nobili, mercanti, saltimbanchi, buoni o cattivi che siano; tutti sono ben caratterizzati, ognuno con una propria coscienza, indole, e desideri profondi, che li spingono a decidere come comportarsi, e che si “evolvono” durante la narrazione dimostrando plasticità e spessore.
Si tratta di un’opera semplice nella sua complessità, ricca di colpi di scena nonostante la linearità della trama, che cattura il lettore, che invoglia a divorare le pagine una dopo l’altra e che in tutte le vicende nasconde degli insegnamenti.
October 10, 2017
[I only read the first book in the trilogy.] Mixed feelings about this one. I might have liked it better if I'd read it when I was younger. I love the prose; it's hard to believe it's a translation. I love the premise, which is that when certain people read books out loud, things from the stories come to life in our world. I love a lot of the characters, especially Farid and the little marten with horns. I like how every chapter has a few lines from an older book at the beginning. The ending was mostly satisfying, so I don't feel I'm left hanging if I don't read the rest of the trilogy, although it's easy to see there's plenty of scope for additional books.
The setting was also really interesting. It seemed at first like an ordinary middle-American or possibly English-countryside setting, but then once they set off to find Capricorn, it was clear they were somewhere in Europe, maybe Italy. I have a confused picture in my head of a mountainous desert region with a lot of trees, sort of like southern California right along the coast; it made the scenes with fire very tense.
It was the plot that drove me crazy. It seemed repetitive, like the same thing kept happening over and over, because of the characters' behavior where they kept putting themselves into the exact same position over and over. From about the 40% point on, I was reading to be finished rather than reading to enjoy the story. I remember owning the hardback of this at one time but had to borrow the Kindle version for the library to read it; I think I must have given up on it the first time around. I stuck with it this time and am glad I did, but I'm also glad to be done.
The setting was also really interesting. It seemed at first like an ordinary middle-American or possibly English-countryside setting, but then once they set off to find Capricorn, it was clear they were somewhere in Europe, maybe Italy. I have a confused picture in my head of a mountainous desert region with a lot of trees, sort of like southern California right along the coast; it made the scenes with fire very tense.
It was the plot that drove me crazy. It seemed repetitive, like the same thing kept happening over and over, because of the characters' behavior where they kept putting themselves into the exact same position over and over. From about the 40% point on, I was reading to be finished rather than reading to enjoy the story. I remember owning the hardback of this at one time but had to borrow the Kindle version for the library to read it; I think I must have given up on it the first time around. I stuck with it this time and am glad I did, but I'm also glad to be done.
July 20, 2013
I read it many many years ago, in my mid teens I think. It's a beautiful concept. The idea that the characters of a book can come to life is you read it out loud. I'm sure many readers wished it was true. I know I spent quite a few nights reading out loud in the futile hopes of maybe seeing something fascinating from some parallel universe. In vain of course. But this trilogy, fascinating story apart, highlights the love of books that becomes almost an obsession for some, escape for others. Every book enthusiast must read this trilogy at least once in their lives. The first book, Inkheart in particular. One of the things that struck a chord was the idea of sleeping with your favourite story under your pillow in the hopes of the words inside whispering around you as you sleep. To this day I still sleep with a book under my pillow if it holds a special place in my heart (not hardbacks of course, that would be uncomfortable)
The quotations in the beginning of each chapter from stories far and wide, were pretty special too. I remember making a list of all the books quoted in each chapter and trying to read them all. I still haven't read most of them, but I'm sure in time I will.
Beautiful story, amazing concept. I still go back to reading it from time to time. Helps me remember what I loved about books growing up.
The quotations in the beginning of each chapter from stories far and wide, were pretty special too. I remember making a list of all the books quoted in each chapter and trying to read them all. I still haven't read most of them, but I'm sure in time I will.
Beautiful story, amazing concept. I still go back to reading it from time to time. Helps me remember what I loved about books growing up.
February 7, 2020
So, generally I didn't care for the characters and plot. Now that we have that detail out of the way, let's talk about the interesting things here:
1. The structure of this book is interesting. It's paced much slower than one would expect, which is not to say it's slow, it just takes it's time unfolding. I'm not used to that over the last 20 years. It flows much closer to something written in the 80s (which, I guess is fine as it was probably written then, being published in 1990). Reading a book like this today really highlights the comeback of the shorter form story.
2. The prose- this is a work I read in English, translated from (I believe) German. The translation was nice, but the prose didn't sing to me. In particular, the dialog felt more emotive than the setting, to the degree that I spent a lot of time thinking about it while reading.
Anways, I'm glad I read it. I'm a coin flip on books 2/3 right now. Normally I wouldn't, but a lot of reviews are saying that those books had much better character development.
1. The structure of this book is interesting. It's paced much slower than one would expect, which is not to say it's slow, it just takes it's time unfolding. I'm not used to that over the last 20 years. It flows much closer to something written in the 80s (which, I guess is fine as it was probably written then, being published in 1990). Reading a book like this today really highlights the comeback of the shorter form story.
2. The prose- this is a work I read in English, translated from (I believe) German. The translation was nice, but the prose didn't sing to me. In particular, the dialog felt more emotive than the setting, to the degree that I spent a lot of time thinking about it while reading.
Anways, I'm glad I read it. I'm a coin flip on books 2/3 right now. Normally I wouldn't, but a lot of reviews are saying that those books had much better character development.
September 28, 2008
I read Inkdeath today, and though I liked it... I don't know. It got confusing at times, and, well, Meggie and Farid's end to their relationship was not, I think, the best way to end the book. It seemed rather unfair to me, that she just gave up on him all of a sudden. It was still beautifully written, but I might have liked the trilogy a bit better if it had ended with the same feeling as Inkspell.
I'm not saying it wasn't good, it was still beautifully written. But it kind of disappointed me. However the "Later" chapter was lovely and I thought there were several clever twists to the plot- it was not a completely perfect happily-ever-after ending with the usual, predictable romance usually found in this type of book. It ended on a kind of bittersweet note, with a romance I would never in a million years expected to change. Pretty great, yet missing that final touch for me.
I'm not saying it wasn't good, it was still beautifully written. But it kind of disappointed me. However the "Later" chapter was lovely and I thought there were several clever twists to the plot- it was not a completely perfect happily-ever-after ending with the usual, predictable romance usually found in this type of book. It ended on a kind of bittersweet note, with a romance I would never in a million years expected to change. Pretty great, yet missing that final touch for me.
February 12, 2016
Cosa posso dire? Un capolavoro.
Ho amato questo libro da subito. I suoi personaggi, i luoghi, la suspense. Tutto!
La copertina è a dir poco favolosa. Mi è piaciuta molto la scelta della scrittrice di mettere all'inizio di ogni capitolo una citazione. Ho adorato le frasi tipo "Solo molti anni dopo saprà ... "; non hanno fatto altro che aumentare la mia voglia di scoprire come continuasse la storia.
Un'opera che, pagina dopo pagina, ha la capacità di trasportarti in un mondo magico grazie alle descrizioni dettagliate sia dei luoghi che dei personaggi. Pieno di colpi di scena che ti tengono con il fiato sospeso; con una sola domanda in testa: E ora?
Era da molto che non provavo così intensamente questa sensazione.
Ogni pagina è stata una scoperta.
Consiglio questa trilogia a tutti. Ogni lettore dovrebbe averne una copia nella propria libreria.
Ho amato questo libro da subito. I suoi personaggi, i luoghi, la suspense. Tutto!
La copertina è a dir poco favolosa. Mi è piaciuta molto la scelta della scrittrice di mettere all'inizio di ogni capitolo una citazione. Ho adorato le frasi tipo "Solo molti anni dopo saprà ... "; non hanno fatto altro che aumentare la mia voglia di scoprire come continuasse la storia.
Un'opera che, pagina dopo pagina, ha la capacità di trasportarti in un mondo magico grazie alle descrizioni dettagliate sia dei luoghi che dei personaggi. Pieno di colpi di scena che ti tengono con il fiato sospeso; con una sola domanda in testa: E ora?
Era da molto che non provavo così intensamente questa sensazione.
Ogni pagina è stata una scoperta.
Consiglio questa trilogia a tutti. Ogni lettore dovrebbe averne una copia nella propria libreria.
January 29, 2017
I understand trying to keep it PG, but if you give a man a gun and his family is in danger it's only reasonable that he uses it. But no, none of the characters fight back. They're all weak spineless people. If someone is about to kill your daughter, you fight. But their motivations aren't the problem, it is the way they are written. They weren't written as pacifists or the sort. How the behave makes no damn sense! After I trudged along the first book happy it was done, I read the beginnings of the second book and a glimmer of hope appeared. The guy was standing guard with a shotgun. I am usually not elated by such sights, but it showed that the characters grew. They were no longer spineless! Lo and behold, the twat didn't use it! Of course he didn't. I closed the book shortly after that. What a waste of time.
September 7, 2022
Consiglio la seguente lettura a tutti gli appassionati di libri fantastici, dai più piccini ai più grandi. Questa trilogia fantasy, che all’inizio può spaventare per la sua dimensione, in realtà risulta molto scorrevole nella lettura.
L’autrice, Cornelia, con la sua abilità nel scrivere rende ogni personaggio e ogni paesaggio reale. Nonostante la storia risulti lineare, è caratterizzata da molti colpi di scena che rendono il tutto più intrigante.
Una particolarità sta nei nomi dei personaggi all’interno della trilogia, personalmente li ho trovati difficili da ricordare ma sicuramente danno un tocco di originalità e creatività al libro.
Per quanto riguarda l’estetica penso di essermene innamorata, in questa recensione devo assolutamente dire la mia sulla bellezza della copertina, caratterizzata da colori accesi e stampe che ricordano una scatola di giochi per bambini.
L’autrice, Cornelia, con la sua abilità nel scrivere rende ogni personaggio e ogni paesaggio reale. Nonostante la storia risulti lineare, è caratterizzata da molti colpi di scena che rendono il tutto più intrigante.
Una particolarità sta nei nomi dei personaggi all’interno della trilogia, personalmente li ho trovati difficili da ricordare ma sicuramente danno un tocco di originalità e creatività al libro.
Per quanto riguarda l’estetica penso di essermene innamorata, in questa recensione devo assolutamente dire la mia sulla bellezza della copertina, caratterizzata da colori accesi e stampe che ricordano una scatola di giochi per bambini.
March 13, 2016
05/12: John's turn now.
08/11: There were some iffy reviews on Amazon about this one. But I loved it. It tied together everything for me brilliantly. I like that Meggie finally realized Fahreed was "the wrong boy" as her father always knew. Doria is perfect for her. Eleanor is a pip, and I am glad it is alluded to that she and Dorias may have gotten together in the end. I love that DustFinger and Mo tapped into amazing sides of themselves and protected their families and all of Ombre from the Adderhead. Jackapo, amazing the role he finally plays. I like the themes of family and good vs. evil, romantic love, power, etc. etc. Mostly I love the way it ends with Mo & Reesa's son dreaming of our world. After all, it must be more exciting. Ha!
08/11: There were some iffy reviews on Amazon about this one. But I loved it. It tied together everything for me brilliantly. I like that Meggie finally realized Fahreed was "the wrong boy" as her father always knew. Doria is perfect for her. Eleanor is a pip, and I am glad it is alluded to that she and Dorias may have gotten together in the end. I love that DustFinger and Mo tapped into amazing sides of themselves and protected their families and all of Ombre from the Adderhead. Jackapo, amazing the role he finally plays. I like the themes of family and good vs. evil, romantic love, power, etc. etc. Mostly I love the way it ends with Mo & Reesa's son dreaming of our world. After all, it must be more exciting. Ha!
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