The Shadow of the Wind

De: Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Narrado por: 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.©2001 Carlos Ruiz Zafon; Translation ©2004 Lucia Graves; (P)2004 Penguin Audio

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“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

Didn't want this to end!

This is one of those stories you need to pay attention to the details and to the many characters. So many threads that connect down the road and things that appear to be of little importance are revealed in their entirety later. I absolutely and thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful story and didn't want it to end. Will be reading more by this talented author!

Excellent story narrated very nicely

A child's love for books starts him on an adventure that defines his life into his adulthood.
A lesson that things often are not how they seem.

An amazing book. That is complex and engrossing. T

An amazingly engrossing book whose plot becomes more complex with every chapter. if you are into audio books the narrator of this one is quite skilled.

Beautifully written! Loved the music

If you could sum up The Shadow of the Wind in three words, what would they be?

Love, mystery, evil

What other book might you compare The Shadow of the Wind to and why?

I truly have never read anything that even remotely resembles this book

What about Jonathan Davis’s performance did you like?

I loved the fact that the names of people, streets, and places were pronounced as a Spaniard would. The narration was powerful, tender, and well-paced. Unlike many other reviewers, I loved the music and thought it added to the mood of the story.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There were many such moments, particularly those in which Daniel is awakened to love, both as a 10-year old and as an 18-year old. I also loved the rejuvenation of Fermin through the efforts of Daniel and his father.

Any additional comments?

I have had this book for several years and planned to read it, but never got around to it. I am now very happy that I listened instead.

So beautifully sad

I have never been much of a reader, but this book captured my imagination the way Carax captured Daniel's, and I haven't been able to read another novel since