wonderful concept, rather slow plot, a review of Inkheart

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wonderful concept, rather slow plot

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2005-12-28 10:29 From: zeze (New Jersey)

a review of Inkheart

Well, unfortunately the concept was revealed too much on the back cover...

As for the plot, this is definitely not for readers who love or just read Dan Browns books, in which the plot is extremely tight and exciting. I happened to just finish Digital Fortress before I got this book as a birthday present. So I was expecting great turn points and fast development in te story, which just caused more disappointment.

Otherwise I would have surely enjoyed it much better.

I don't want to blame the writer for it's a translated work and it's imaginable that the original rhythm in the language could be lost somehow. I was pretty impressed by a few spots in the story where the author described feelings in a very unique way that's so unexpected yet perfectly fit.

I have to say it's a good book for young readers. And I would try the next one in the sequel. Just remember this if you want to give it a try: don't read the introduction on line or the back cover, don't read it if your brain is wired by detective/thrillers for adults.

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By Cornelia Funke

Scholastic
ISBN: 0439531659
Release Date: 2004
Paperback

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