The Shadow of the Wind (The Cemetery of Forgotten Books)

An uncannily absorbing historical mystery, a heart-piercing romance, and a moving homage to the mystical power of books, The Shadow of the Wind is a triumph of the storyteller's art.

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Published Jan 25, 2005

487 pages

Average rating: 7.79

407 RATINGS

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yahoo mail
Dec 15, 2021
10/10 stars
A story within a story about the wonder and love of books and authors and the adventure they bring to us. Described as bewitching, enchanting, hilarious, and heartbreaking- one gorgeous read.
BookLover4ever
Jan 09, 2025
9/10 stars
Wow! "An uncannily absorbing historical mystery, a heart-piercing romance, and a moving homage to the mystical power of books, The Shadow of the Wind is a triumph of the storyteller's art." I couldn't agree more!
SSM
Nov 22, 2024
10/10 stars
The book was recommended to me by my daughter. The first few chapters were a bit slow. But after that I could not put it down. These are serious heavy books, one has to pay attention while reading or listening. It’s a story of Daniel Sempere a 10 year old boy whose story is told in 4 books as he grows to adulthood. It’s a dark gothic mystery about Barcelona in the 1930’s. The story and characters are developed with remarkable detail. The author’s flair for writing is beautiful and fluid. There are 4 books in the series. I read and listened to 3 in a month and now finishing up the 4th and I don’t want it to end. If you are looking for something new from the ordinary, pick this book up, I guarantee you, you’ll not be disappointed. I enjoyed it even more because we had spent a week in Barcelona and while reading I recognized some of the places mentioned in the book. I truly enjoyed all the books and am depressed now that this author won’t be writing anymore books. He’s a phenomenal writer. Hope you pick up the book.
Sumnat
Nov 14, 2024
10/10 stars
This is my favorite book! It has everything I look for: mystery, adventure, fantasy, and my favorite part- set in Barcelona!
Shigarachki
Sep 28, 2024
9/10 stars
i didn’t think i would enjoy this book as much as i did, truly a beautifully written book.

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