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The Shadow of the Wind

by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

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The Shadow of the Wind

Hidden in the heart of the old city of Barcelona is the 'cemetery of lost books', a labyrinthine library of obscure and forgotten titles that have long gone out of print. To this library, a man brings his 10-year-old son Daniel one cold morning in 1945. Daniel is allowed to choose one book from the shelves and pulls out 'La Sombra del Viento' by Julian Carax. But as he grows up, several people seem inordinately interested in his find. Then, one night, as he is wandering the old streets once more, Daniel is approached by a figure who reminds him of a character from La Sombra del Viento, a character who turns out to be the devil. This man is tracking down every last copy of Carax's work in order to burn them. What begins as a case of literary curiosity turns into a race to find out the truth behind the life and death of Julian Carax and to save those he left behind. A page-turning exploration of obsession in literature and love, and the places that obsession can lead.

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The Shadow of the Wind

You've got to hand it to Richard and Judy, they choose some great books for their book club. The Shadow of the Wind has to be one of its biggest success stories. Immensely popular, and justifiably so, this is a gripping story about the importance of stories. Daniel's choice of a book in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books leads to a quest to find out more about its author, but where will it take him?

Review by Lucinda of the Speke Borders on 2009-01-29 12:06:57
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A supernatural historical crime thriller.

Set against the backdrop of the Spanish civil war, this beautifully written book tells of 10 year old Daniel Sempere who reads "shadows of the wind" and becomes fascinated with its author Julian Carax. In his curiosity he becomes involved in a dangerous adventure. This book is a supernatural's historical crime thriller and a must for anybody that has visited Barcelona as its descriptions of the city will transport you back to its dark gothic beauty.

Review by of the Southampton Borders on 2009-01-31 18:05:16
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Worlds best book

This is quite simply the best book ever written. Mystery, Romance, Suspense and action all blend into an historical fiction novel of unimaginable depth. His new one is out soon...

Review by Meghan of the Edinburgh - Fort Kinnaird Borders on 2009-02-01 11:53:25
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A book with soul

A fantastic mystery with some brilliant humour and a touch of romance.

Review by Paul C of the Birmingham Borders on 2009-03-22 13:48:51
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A page-turning exploration of obsession in literature and love

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Review by Helen of the Gateshead Borders on 2009-02-02 14:11:43
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Engrossing and vividly written.

Engrossing and vividly written.

Review by Ailsa C. of the Leeds - Birstall Borders on 2009-07-21 17:57:07
The Shadow of the Wind

Really enjoyed this book.Read it last year and have gone back to it and read it again since.

Review by Liz Craig on 12:12, 02 Mar 2009

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