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Reading The Shadow of the Wind was an experience, and in my case, a process. It took me quite a bit of time to finish this, and this included a one month break in between the first and second half as well as some travel time. But, I finished it and I was more than satisfied.
I read this book after having read The Angel's Game also written by Carlos Ruiz Zafon when I instantly fell in love. That book was amazing and I honestly believe this one was even better (didn't think that could be possible). There are a few things that come up in Zafon's books.. Barcelona, books, appreciation for the written word, love, mystery, suspense, friendship, death, satan, a touch of unrequited love, and yea, if you need more than that to keep you interested, then I don't know how to please you. Most of all - there's a ton of suspense.
The book starts with Daniel, an innocent 10 year old boy who is introduced with his father, a used books shop owner. Daniel's father takes him to this mysterious place called The Cemetery of Forgotten Books in search of a book for Daniel. In the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, the book chooses you and you must guard it, protect it forever. In this maze of lost and forgotten books, Daniel finds The Shadow of the Wind by Julian Carax.
It is this book and the mystery behind it that sets the book in motion. We immediately learn that someone has been burning all of Carax's novels except for Daniel's copy and a few others hidden in the cemetery of forgotten books. This intrigues Daniel and sets him on a quest to search for Carax's identity, figure out who he is, and dive head first into his history. We learn about the intricate, drama-filled story of Carax's life and see how this past parallels with Daniel's present. And, as Daniel's present experience moves forward and Carax's story unfolds... well, the suspense is incredible and the story is amazing.
I'm not giving you much. Either I have to give you everything or I have to give you nothing, and I give you nothing so you can read it yourself. The story is sooooo good! Read it.
If you want a better review check this out:
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/04/25/books/in-the-cemetery-of-forgotten-books.html
Sooo I'm glad that I'm back. I had to get that review in, but hopefully the next ones will be much more thought out.
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