The Shadow of the Wind

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: 7.72

565 RATINGS

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Readers say *The Shadow of the Wind* is a captivating and atmospheric masterpiece with richly drawn characters, intertwining mysteries, and poetic pro...

Sophie Wolf
Nov 13, 2025
10/10 stars
11stars out of 10. Of all the books in the series of "The Cemetery of Forgotten Books", this is the first and the best, which is saying alot. I will return to it again and again. Gothic, haunting, exquisite, a masterpiece.
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.
mauricesuwa
Mar 17, 2026
4/10 stars
A big atmospheric read
doubleokay
Feb 22, 2026
8/10 stars
3.5
Elena Domas
Feb 08, 2026
6/10 stars
Idk for me like a 3.5. There were parts of this book that had me captivated with seriously good writing. And then other parts I struggled to read a few pages at a time. I think overall it was a good book, and cool to read in Barcelona while set in Barcelona :)

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