The Shadow of the Wind

By: Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Narrated by: Jonathan Davis

"Anyone who enjoys novels that are scary, erotic, touching, tragic and thrilling should rush right out to the nearest bookstore and pick up The Shadow of the Wind. Really, you should." —Michael Dirda, The Washington Post

“Wondrous...masterful...The Shadow of the Wind is ultimately a love letter to literature, intended for readers as passionate about storytelling as its young hero.” —Entertainment Weekly, Editor's Choice

“This is one gorgeous read.” —Stephen King

"I still remember the day my father took me to the Cemetary of Forgotten Books for the first time..."

Barcelona, 1945: A city slowly heals in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, and Daniel, an antiquarian book dealer’s son who mourns the loss of his mother, finds solace in a mysterious book entitled The Shadow of the Wind, by one Julián Carax. But when he sets out to find the author’s other works, he makes a shocking discovery: someone has been systematically destroying every copy of every book Carax has written. In fact, Daniel may have the last of Carax’s books in existence. Soon Daniel’s seemingly innocent quest opens a door into one of Barcelona’s darkest secrets—an epic story of murder, madness, and doomed love.

Critic reviews

“If you thought the true gothic novel died with the nineteenth century, this will change your mind . . . This is one gorgeous read.” —Stephen King

“Gabriel Garcia Marquez meets Umberto Eco meets Jorge Luis Borges for a sprawling magic show. . . . We are taken on a wild ride that executes its hairpin bends with breathtaking lurches.” —The New York Times Book Review

“Once again I have encountered a book that proves how wonderful it is to become immersed in a rich, long novel . . . This novel has it all: seduction, danger, revenge, and a mystery that the author teases with mastery. Zafon has outdone even the mighty Charles Dickens.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer

“Anyone who enjoys novels that are scary, erotic, touching, tragic and thrilling should rush right out to the nearest bookstore and pick up The Shadow of the Wind. Really, you should.” —Michael Dirda, The Washington Post

“Wonderous . . . masterful . . . The Shadow of the Wind is ultimately a love letter to literature, intended for readers as passionate about storytelling as its young hero.” —Entertainment Weekly, Editor's Choice

A wonderful performance and beautifully written

BRILLIANTLY read. gripping story, beautifully written
however too much violence. not enough positive elements.

Completely entrenched

A book is only what the reader makes of it. I had a hard time pausing. Engaged throughout and the characters stories were enough for me to have memories of on after.

Great performance from Mr Davis, easily discernible from the other and developed well.

Certainly a recommended listen and yearning for more from the author.

Love it and loved the narrator

I just wish Jonathan Davis was the narrator of the rest of the book series.

WOW!

Excellent story, performance...overall a great read as well as a wonderful piece of literature. Can hardly wait to explore Barcelona!

In the tradition of noir

I loved the story. Disliked that it ended. One of the best tales I've read in quite some time.