Mo, Meggie, and Resa are together again, living with the Black Prince and his band in the forests of Inkworld. Ombra is now ruled by the Adderhead's cronies, driving the women and children therein to despair. As Mo contemplates how to help, the Adderhead realizes his book giving eternal life has a problem, and will stop at nothing to fix it- and take revenge on Mo. Meanwhile, Elinor desperately seeks a way into the story, as Fenoglio and Orpheus pen rival versions of the tale's finale. How will the story end? Are the characters controlled by the ink, or can they change the story to their liking?
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This conclusion to the Inkheart trilogy was in the same vein as the other entries- suspenseful, poignant, and satisfying.
Thoughts on the Trilogy
As a whole, I like how the trilogy looked at the power of words and story. "So often it is words or pictures that first tell us what we long for." Funke's idea of being able to write and speak things into being may have its roots in the Bible- "In the beginning was the Word" (referring to Jesus), and we see the Lord speak Creation into being in Genesis. Words do indeed have incredible power- to create and destroy.
Additionally, the story explored the concept of immersing ourselves in another('s) story. Sometimes, that happens when we're unhappy with our lot in life's story and yearn to be in another world (like Elinor or Orpheus). Other times, it can be when we immerse ourselves in a larger narrative of the world we're in, laying down our desires for the sake of others (like Bluejay). Ultimately, per Dustfinger, "Who knows? Perhaps all of us belong in more than one story."
Overall, this is a fun, child-appropriate fantasy trilogy. Recommended.
Rating: A
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