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The Shadow of the Wind : The Cemetery of Forgotten Books 1

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Obsessional hunt for a forgotten book.

The Shadow of the Wind is a must-read for lovers of literature who enjoy a good mystery. The intricate plot takes readers on a journey through Barcelona's hidden alleys, where they will discover a world of secret libraries and forgotten works. Carlos Ruiz Zafon's writing is both beautiful and haunting, making this a book that readers won't be able to put down until the very last page. The mystery surrounding Julian Carax and his lost works will keep readers on the edge of their seats, and the book's portrayal of the power of literature to inspire and influence readers is truly unforgettable.

  • 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 : The Cemetery of Forgotten Books 1

Regular price RM63.85 MYR
Unit price
per
ISBN: 9780753820254
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM57.03 MYR
Publisher: Phoenix
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Magical Realism, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 4.3
(rated by 627638 readers)

Description

Hidden in the heart of the old city of Barcelona is the 'Cemetery of Forgotten Books', a labyrinthine library of obscure and forgotten titles. To this library, a man brings his ten-year-old son, Daniel, one cold morning in 1945. Daniel is allowed to choose one book and from the dusty shelves pulls The Shadow of the Wind by Juliån Carax. But as Daniel grows up. several people seem inordinately interested in his find. What begins as a case of literary curiosity turns into a race to find out the truth behind the life and death of Juliån Carax and to save those he left behind.Shortlisted by Richard and Judy's Book Club--back cover
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Obsessional hunt for a forgotten book.

The Shadow of the Wind is a must-read for lovers of literature who enjoy a good mystery. The intricate plot takes readers on a journey through Barcelona's hidden alleys, where they will discover a world of secret libraries and forgotten works. Carlos Ruiz Zafon's writing is both beautiful and haunting, making this a book that readers won't be able to put down until the very last page. The mystery surrounding Julian Carax and his lost works will keep readers on the edge of their seats, and the book's portrayal of the power of literature to inspire and influence readers is truly unforgettable.

  • 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.