The Shadow Of The Wind

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Mysterious labyrinthine library reveals a deadly secret.

Recommended for readers who enjoy books with a gothic atmosphere, suspenseful plots, and richly developed characters. The Shadow of the Wind is a captivating tale of obsession with literature and love that will immerse you in its haunting world of mystery and make you care about its characters deeply. Carlos Ruiz Zafón's beautifully crafted prose brings to life the dark alleys and hidden corners of Barcelona, creating a gothic atmosphere that will send shivers down your spine. If you're a fan of books that keep you on the edge of your seat, this one is a must-read!

  • 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

Regular price RM22.57 MYR
Unit price
per
ISBN: 9780297858836
Date of Publication: 2009-07-02
Format: Hardcover
Related Topics: Magical Realism, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 4.3
(rated by 627718 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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Mysterious labyrinthine library reveals a deadly secret.

Recommended for readers who enjoy books with a gothic atmosphere, suspenseful plots, and richly developed characters. The Shadow of the Wind is a captivating tale of obsession with literature and love that will immerse you in its haunting world of mystery and make you care about its characters deeply. Carlos Ruiz Zafón's beautifully crafted prose brings to life the dark alleys and hidden corners of Barcelona, creating a gothic atmosphere that will send shivers down your spine. If you're a fan of books that keep you on the edge of your seat, this one is a must-read!

  • 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.