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The Shadow of the Wind

by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
RM43.69 MYR
The Shadow of the Wind
The Shadow of the Wind

Gothic mystery intertwines with Barcelona's haunting past.

"The Shadow of the Wind" is a treasure for those who get pulled into tales that blend history, mystery, and a passion for books. Picture yourself weaving through Barcelona's shadowy streets, the intrigue of a forgotten book igniting a quest that stretches the boundaries of a conventional thriller. It's perfect for readers craving a narrative that melds the charm of a bygone era with a puzzle waiting to be unraveled.

  • Barry Award for Best First Novel (2005)
  • Gumshoe Award Nominee for Best European Crime Novel (2005)
  • Borders Original Voices Award for Fiction (2004)
  • Dilys Award Nominee (2005)
  • Humo's Gouden Bladwijzer (2006)
  • Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger for Roman (2004)
  • Prix des libraires du Québec for Lauréats hors Québec (2005)
  • One Book One San Diego (2015)
  • Premi Llibreter de narrativa Nominee (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Shadow of the Wind

by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
RM43.69 MYR
ISBN: 9780297848974
Authors: Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2004-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: War, Classics, Retellings, Mystery, Thriller, Magical Realism, Crime
Goodreads rating: 4.3
(rated by 656492 readers)

Description

Hidden in the heart of the old city of Barcelona is the 'cemetery of lost books', a labyrinthine library of obscure and forgotten titles that have long gone out of print. To this library, a man brings his 10-year-old son Daniel one cold morning in 1945. Daniel is allowed to choose one book from the shelves and pulls out 'La Sombra del Viento' by Julian Carax. But as he grows up, several people seem inordinately interested in his find. Then, one night, as he is wandering the old streets once more, Daniel is approached by a figure who reminds him of a character from La Sombra del Viento, a character who turns out to be the devil. This man is tracking down every last copy of Carax's work in order to burn them. What begins as a case of literary curiosity turns into a race to find out the truth behind the life and death of Julian Carax and to save those he left behind. A page-turning exploration of obsession in literature and love, and the places that obsession can lead.
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Gothic mystery intertwines with Barcelona's haunting past.

"The Shadow of the Wind" is a treasure for those who get pulled into tales that blend history, mystery, and a passion for books. Picture yourself weaving through Barcelona's shadowy streets, the intrigue of a forgotten book igniting a quest that stretches the boundaries of a conventional thriller. It's perfect for readers craving a narrative that melds the charm of a bygone era with a puzzle waiting to be unraveled.

  • Barry Award for Best First Novel (2005)
  • Gumshoe Award Nominee for Best European Crime Novel (2005)
  • Borders Original Voices Award for Fiction (2004)
  • Dilys Award Nominee (2005)
  • Humo's Gouden Bladwijzer (2006)
  • Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger for Roman (2004)
  • Prix des libraires du Québec for Lauréats hors Québec (2005)
  • One Book One San Diego (2015)
  • Premi Llibreter de narrativa Nominee (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.