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Book · 2001
The Shadow of the Wind
In postwar Barcelona, a bookseller’s son discovers a novel by the elusive Julián Carax. His search for the author reveals that someone is destroying Carax’s books, drawing him into a hidden history of love, violence, and betrayal.
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This story reminded me of those hollow Russian nesting dolls containing a multitude of smaller figures inside; step by step, you discover that the tale has split into thousands of stories, as though it entered a hall of mirrors and fragmented into endless reflections.
Mohammed Arabey on Goodreads there just aren’t enough words. top 5 all-time for me. the twists and turns are delectable. so full of soul and a true psalm to all lovers of books and the joys of reading them.
Jordan Fisher on Goodreads The Shadow of the Wind will keep you up nights—and it’ll be time well spent. Absolutely marvelous.
From Kirkus Reviews Then, starting from the choice of the book, we are plunged into a mysterious investigation that brings to light themes such as broken families, shattered loves, loyalty, friendship, and turmoil. I found myself feeling part of his quest, holding my breath at every plot twist or parallel that appeared page after page.
Amante di Libri on QLibri While reading, you feel as though you are wandering through the cold streets of Barcelona, with the sensation that something is about to leap out at any moment. You can feel the nervousness, the dampness, the apprehension, and the anguish.
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