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The Angel's Game (The Cemetery of Forgotten Books, #2)

Carlos Ruiz Zafón

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Apr 01, 2009 Vicki rated it really liked it

Shelves: busy-as-a-bee-book-group

The story of romance, intrigue, mystery and murder. This is not for the faint of heart. Zafon weaves an intricate tale about the power of books and those who seek them out. I fell in love with the idea of preserving a book in the Cemetary of Forgotton Books. I loved Shadow of the Wind and The Angel's Game does not disappoint. Shadow of the Wind takes place after the events of Angel's Game, and this is only revealed in the epilogue of the book.

I could feel my heart beat through my chest as I fol ...more

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May 13, 2009 Lisa Hickman rated it really liked it

Shelves: historical-fiction, mystery-thrillers, bookmarks-2009, busy-as-a-bee-books, magical-realism

This dark, twisted tale slowly seduced me, then took me on a roller coaster ride of peril, intrigue and romance until I was left gasping for breath and trying to get off the ride before I lost my soul. The story of David Martin was haunting and the city of Barcelona and the tower felt alive with evil. As I read, I felt like there were tendrils of malevolence wrapping around my thoughts and drawing me into the gothic terror of the angel's game. Zafon is a master of setting ambience and layering p ...more

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Dec 03, 2009 Garlan ✌ rated it really liked it

Shelves: historical-fiction, books-i-own, what-i-call-literature, 2013-reads

I started this book, thinking it was a sequel to "Shadow of the Wind". Turns out, its more of a prequel. In any case, its a beautifully written novel, imbued with a sense of place and time that is rarely found in modern literature. It reminds me more of a 19th century novel in that aspect. Its a gothic style suspense novel tinged with madness and elements of the supernatural.

The novel reads much more darkly than "Shadow", and has a lot more violence in it, especially in the latter third of the ...more

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Jul 11, 2009 KrisT rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-2009, tbr-2009

Long awaited next novel of Carlos Ruiz Zafon that won't disappoint. Back in the streets of Barcelona where the the whole story feels mysterious and murky. David Martin is a lover of books and writes his stories by putting his heart and soul into the tales. He is given the chance to live out his dream and things seem to crumble beneath is fingers. Loved the story 4.5 stars ...more

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Jun 28, 2010 Deb rated it really liked it

Shelves: bee-shelf, july-pnr-challenge, hrls, 2010

I am tied between a 3 and 4 star. I liked the book. It was engaging, but I am still as confused as when I started. Who was Andreas? Who killed who?

I will really have to research this one.

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