Inkdeath Review

You may recognize the name Inkheart from the commercials that has been playing for the movie that will be in theaters soon.  The movie looks like it might be good but, as always, not as good as the book.  In honor of the upcoming movie release, I'd like to write a review on Inkdeath.  Inkdeath is the third part of the Inkheart trilogy.  

Inkdeath is a wonderful end to a great series.  This book is targeted towards children but is a great read for readers of all ages.  The series is custom fit for people who love to read, and this book is no exception to that fitting.  

While the first two books centered primarily on Meggie, the bookbinder's daughter, the final book shifts its gaze to a view of the entire cast's intricacies.  From the Arabian boy, Farid, to everyone's favorite fire-eater, Dustfinger, all of the major supporting character's get their turn in the spotlight.  

This higher level of character development is both rewarding and frustrating for the reader.  While it is nice to get to peak inside the heads of a few more characters, after two books it is kind of saddening when one finds that he misses the former central character.  

Despite this switch, Funke does a good job of wrapping up a lot of loose ends and creating enough new loose ends to make the story ring true.  Not an easy feat for a story where giants and fairies roam.  Overall, I give Inkdeath a 4 out of 5.  

Now I'm just hoping that the movies will be able to reach even a fraction of the series' potential.  I guess I'll just have to cross my fingers when I make my way over to the silver screen.