Thoughts of a Shieldmaiden: Feelin' Funke-y!

"A clue: No."
~ The Sheriff of Nottingham

"I could use some meat. And a bit of cheese wouldn't be amiss."
"We're about to be captured... tortured... and hanged - and he wants CHEESE!"
Much and Roy, BBC Robin Hood series Episode 3

"A clue: no." - The Sheriff, BBC Robin Hood series

Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.(Kahlil Gibran)~

‘Always after a defeat and a respite, the Shadow takes another shape and grows again.’ ’I wish it need not have happened in my time,’ said Frodo. ’So do I,’ said Gandalf, ‘and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.’ ” ~Gandalf & Frodo (tFotR, p. 55-56)

“Pity? It was pity that stayed his hand. Pity, and Mercy: not to strike without need. And he has been well-rewarded, Frodo. Be sure that he took so little hurt from the evil, and escaped in the end, because he began his ownership of the Ring so. With Pity…Deserves it! I daresay he does. Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends. I have not much hope that Gollum can be cured before he dies, but there is a chance of it. And he is bound up with the fate of the Ring. My heart tells me that he has some part to play yet, for good or ill, before the end; and when that comes, the pity may rule the fate of many–yours not least.” ~Gandalf (tFotR, p. 65-66)

If I find within myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.~ C. S. Lewis

Feelin' Funke-y!

I am reading Cornelia Funke's book, Inkheart, to my little sister Marriah.
I have to say, I am as entranced with reading it aloud as she is!
Something about the book is absolutely fantastic - Funke's way with words
is like none other I have ever read.
I am reading Marriah the entire Inkworld trilogy - and am just as excited
about finding out what happens to the characters as she is!
The books are absolutely amazing.
I own one of Mrs. Funke's other books, The Thief Lord, and have only read about 3 chapters so far (I have been caught up in other books lately!) but it also is very well written.
I don't like the setting as well as the Inkheart books, but nevertheless it appears to be a very good book.
You'll see some of my favorite quotes I get from the Inkworld trilogy
appear on my sidebar, for my (and your) enjoyment! :)
Must dash!

17 writings of the Edain:

tinydancer said...: I loooooove the Thief Lord! no, not as well as I like the Inkworld trilogy, but still... aren't you soooo agravated that Inkdeath is the last book? I want more!; July 9, 2009 11:36 AM
Marissa said...: That's sounds like fun!
I started reading Inkheart, but it was in such high demand at our library ( because of the movie)
that I didn't get to finish it.
I'm hoping to be able to get it again really soon so I can finish it!
I love the way she writes as well. =D; July 9, 2009 12:21 PM
Always Narnian said...: O I have heard about that book! Tell me how it is when you are done!; July 9, 2009 12:45 PM
Ivorydancer said...: I love that book! Good isn't it?; July 9, 2009 1:00 PM
Moriah said...: Wow you have a sister named Marriah! You were right when you said that this is a small world. :); July 9, 2009 1:15 PM
Moriah said...: I have the Thief Lord. I rely like it, I read it twice.; July 9, 2009 1:54 PM
Izori said...: Oh, I read the Thief Lord--and loved it! Though I liked Inkheart better.

Izori; July 9, 2009 2:02 PM
Liberty said...: I'd like to read Inkheart. Could you give me a preview/review of what to expect so I can determine whether to get it or no? I just watched the movie and loved it, so yeah... :); July 9, 2009 2:24 PM
MoonShaw said...: I'm glad you enjoy the reading! :D I find that reading out loud to somebody can be as entertaining as reading it yourself. ;); July 9, 2009 2:51 PM
Gabrielle said...: I read The Thief Lord, too, and I liked it. I haven't ready any of the other books, though.

This is a little late and kind of in the wrong place, but congratulations on finishing The Entering!; July 9, 2009 3:05 PM
ponygirl said...: Hey,where did you get the Baby minor dragon?; July 9, 2009 5:11 PM
MissMelanie said...: Well I haven't read it but you might win me over. Seleia says to tell you she likes salsa now and she eats big bites of it, too.; July 9, 2009 6:22 PM
Isirian said...: Inkheart is well written I love the book!; July 9, 2009 11:44 PM
Eruanna said...: I Love the first book! It's soo good! I like the Thief Lord as well but I didn't listen to it all!; July 10, 2009 7:05 AM
Marissa said...: Hey Earwen,
I have a question, do you know how to make blogs private on wordpress?
I know I asked you before if you could make them private and you said yes, well I just can't figure out how! I'm getting slightly paranoid that someone will come a "steel" my book.......
So I was just wondering if you knew how to make it private =D

~Marissa; July 10, 2009 10:05 AM
Kendra Logan said...: Awesome! I tried doing that with my little sister, but she's not that interested, lol :( I finally saw the movie the other day, and, well...personally I didn't like it one bit. I thought the way they messed with the ending was just terrible, lol! But, I am kind of a stickler when it comes to movies from books, haha :); July 10, 2009 1:48 PM
Rachael said...: I've never read it, but can't wait to watch the movie! Have you seen it?; July 13, 2009 2:37 AM