Inkling by Kenneth Oppel
Release: September 11th 2018
Format: Kindle
Publisher: HarperCollins
Source: Amazon
Inkling Synopsis:
Ethan’s dad is a comic artist whose greatest creation, the mutant superhero Kren, brought him fame and glory. But after his dad’s string of successful books, a tragedy strikes the family and now his dad is completely stuck.
If only artistic talent were hereditary. Ethan is stuck on a graphic-novel project of his own at school and won’t own up to the fact that he can’t draw. When one night an ink-blot creation emerges from his father’s sketchbook, the family’s whole world begins to change.
Featuring artwork by the beloved, award-winning illustrator Sydney Smith, Inkling is a timeless story that speaks to the creator in us all.
Review:
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This is the first story of Kenneth Oppel and I enjoyed reading Inkling a lot. Firstly, the story covers so many issues like plagiarism, stealing and coping with the loss of a loved one. Moreover, you know the author is doing something right if he can take something like an insignificant inkblot, and give it life and meaning and turn it into such a cute and charming character. Ethan is also a very good protagonist where he tries to do the right thing. Similarly, the villains are interesting and not two-dimensional. The illustrations also add a very whimsical touch to the book. Overall, “Inkling” is a beautiful story that shows that you can overcome any challenges, no matter how big or small.
I loved Inkblot! If this is your first Kenneth Oppel book, you’re in for a treat: he’s such a good writer (and I’m not just saying that because he’s a fellow Canadian!)
Me too! I really need to check out some of his other books 😀