Inkheart

by Cornelia Funke
Carver County Library, audioCD, 15:36 hours
narrated by Lynn Redgrave

Having read the book many years ago and having watched the movie last month, I was curious to see how close the book & movie are. I wish I'd had a Venn diagram to track the differences as I encountered them! In some ways, this is a wonderfully crafted story. I think I like the movie better overall, though. The book is actually pretty dark . . . with a strong emphasis on lying and deceit (even by the main - "good" - characters). It's also a bit of a love story to books and writers. It seems almost narcissistic. Lynn Redgrave's narration is exquisite. She captures the different characters' voices and moods quite effectively.

Not sure if I want to read the rest of the series, but I think I'd watch the movie again. It doesn't hurt that Brendan Fraser is one of my favorite actors.