The Shadow of the Wind, Carlos Ruiz Zafon
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The Shadow of the Wind

Narrator: Jonathan Davis

Unabridged: 18 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 01/01/2005


Synopsis

"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.

Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Leigh on 2007-05-05 15:57:28

One of the best books I've read in ages. My husband also read it and loved it (which usually we don't share the same reading interests). I would highly recommend this book for the author's engaging writing style and his wonderful development of characters. I felt like I truly knew these characters and was so sad to put it down once I'd finished. Well worth your time!

AudiobooksNow review by Evelyn on 2007-09-12 03:18:42

This is one of the most beautifully written books i've read in a long time.It is intriguing,heartbreaking and frightening all at the same time.It made me want to go visit Spain and walk the same streets that Daniel walks.