Romina Castagna Castagna itibaren Polambakkam, Tamil Nadu, Hindistan
I am surprised that there are so many negative reviews on this book. I actually liked this a bit more than the first book. I really wish that allowed for half stars because I would have given the first book 3 and a half and this one at 4. These books are by no means a substitution for Harry Potter fans. However, they are very enjoyable fantasy tales that are very imaginative. There are some slow spots in the books, and the characters are not as compelling and likable as in HP. But I did like Dustfinger a lot more in this book than in Inkheart. I think part of the reason I liked this book more than the first is that everything does not go as planned and to me it makes for a more realistic story. Don't get me wrong, I do love the happily ever after endings too. But I think it is my darker and cynical side that enjoys the unhappy endings as well. Life sometimes is not fair, but you make the best of it. I have the third book, Inkdeath, and am looking forward to starting it.