false 1232 0143034901 9780143034902 17247 3700 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1247930410m/1232.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1232.The_Shadow_of_the_Wind 815 Carlos Ruiz Zafón 23238 5401 5 18 false Tue May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sun Jul 08 20:15:52 -0700 2007 Fri Oct 19 22:57:28 -0700 2007 The Shadow of The Wind did.

Right off the bat the plot intrigued me, Daniel Sempere is taken to the a secret labyrinth of forgotten books - the place where books are brought for their final rest after the world has forgotten their existence - and told by his father to pick one to always care for and protect. He chooses The Shadow of The Wind and his life is forever changed by his fascination with the book, its author and his determination to uncover the mystery surrounding the doomed fate of all other works by the author.

What fascinated me most as Daniel started to get entangled in the mysterious web of the book and its author's history, was how Daniels life began to mirror Carax (the author of the book). The writing is almost poetic yet simple to follow and enjoy, their are subplots that run alongside the major plot so the book isn't one dimensional and boring.

Overall this is a fascinating read that is sure to take you on an adventure that will make you wish there were more pages to read after you turn the last page. Highly recommended for those who are not afraid to explore other worlds or allow a book to engulf their senses completely. ]]>