Review: Inkheart by Cornelia Funke

I've read this book when I was a lot younger, maybe 6-7 years ago and at that point I was completely in love with it. Recently, when I visited an annual book fair I came across the new edition of it, as well as the two sequels and I bought it just to see if I would still like it. And I do. Not as much as I was in love with it before, but I still think it's amazing. 

It's a story about a 12 year old girl called Meggie, who lives with her father Mo. They share a mutual love for books. Meggie learned to read when she was five, and since then she has been obsessed with books. But as it turns out, Mo, who is a bookbinder, has a special gift. He can read the characters out of books, make them come to life by reading out loud. When Meggie was three, he read out loud from a book called Inkheart and the villain from it Capricorn, his loyal servant Basta and a fire-breather named Dustfinger escape from the book. But that's not all. Meggie's mom ends up being sucked into the book.

At present time, nine years later, Capricorn sets out to destroy all the copies of Inkheart, so he can never be brought back and wants to use Mo's ability in order to gain more power in the "real" world. Meggie learns about her fathers talent and tries to help him in order to stop Capricorn and maybe even save her mother.

This is a book about books and lovers of books so it's actually right up my alley. 

Funke's style of writing is really smooth and beautiful. I think the idea of the story is quite different and that's what I really enjoyed. Also, there is this huge palette of these exciting, versatile, thrilling characters. My favorite is Dustfinger. He's one of those characters that's neither good or bad, you can fit him into either category. Those are my favorite characters, because they are the most realistic to me. And he's just kind of misunderstood and lost and he just wants to find a way to get back into his own world, where he belongs.

I think this is a great book. Even if it is probably for younger teens, it is still good and well-written. And can make an interesting read for all ages. Especially if you are someone who loves all things book related.