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Dear Carlose R. Zafon, I love you.
Fermín Romero de Torres you are the best character ever <3
RTC
Fermín Romero de Torres you are the best character ever <3
RTC
This book “La Sombra del Viento” named in English "The Shadow of The Wind" was recommended to me by my boyfriend because he said it was written beautifully and was like the best book he’s ever read and it’s the only book he could give a rating 9.3/10 (he seldom gives a book a rating over 7.5, he’s super demanding concerning to books), so as I made him read several books I liked *Unwind, The Hunger Games*, he made me read this one.
I was teasing my boyfriend all the time telling him I wasn’t likin ...more
I was teasing my boyfriend all the time telling him I wasn’t likin ...more
May 22, 2011
Rosemary
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I loved this wild, dramatic story in which young Daniel discovers a wonderful novel in a secret Cemetery of Forgotten Books in post-war Barcelona and his life begins to mirror the life of the author 20-30 years earlier.
It wasn't completely what I expected. Since the blurb on the back says that Daniel is 10 years old I thought it was going to be more of a children's story. In fact the section when he is 10 is very short and most of the action takes place when Daniel is around 18, including his fi ...more
It wasn't completely what I expected. Since the blurb on the back says that Daniel is 10 years old I thought it was going to be more of a children's story. In fact the section when he is 10 is very short and most of the action takes place when Daniel is around 18, including his fi ...more
Gorgeous writing, atmospheric and haunting. The way Julian's story slowly unfolds, piece by piece, mapped together from the perspectives of a whole host of witnesses, is done so well. And the way it parallels Daniel's story, meaning that even if Julian doesn't get a happy ending, he gets it in Daniel. A haunting and poignant gothic noir story for all book lovers.
Like all old cities, Barcelona is a sum of its ruins. The great glories so many people are proud of-- palaces, factories, and monuments ...more
Like all old cities, Barcelona is a sum of its ruins. The great glories so many people are proud of-- palaces, factories, and monuments ...more
Excellent read, beautiful prose, wonderfully translated, and an engaging story that will sweep you from start to finish.
I loved this novel so much that i read it in one sitting...
Jun 04, 2011
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