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Jul 16, 2020Memawrayne rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Read this book, if only to enjoy the words and thoughts of a master at language. Full and complex thoughts with complete sentences and amazing descriptions of the surroundings. It is an amazing story with surprises. a love story, a…
Mar 06, 2019ryner rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Beset with increasingly debilitating headaches, fledgling author David Martín learns from his physician that he suffers from a brain tumor and the prognosis isn't promising. Soon after, he is approached by a mysterious stranger who offers…
Jul 28, 2018Linyarai rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book was fantastic, but had so much going on at the end that it's going to take some time to process. I enjoy how the series is linked, and I look forward to starting the next one.
Aug 05, 2017WhidbeyIslander rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I liked the writing (or translating) but it was not up to the enjoyment level of The Shadow of the Wind. I cared about most of the characters, but it was needlessly long and confusing. I read slower than most authors write, so couldn't…
Nov 08, 2016mclarjh rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Very good story telling, but it´s still a mystery novel, and a light one at that.
Aug 16, 2016travelerinspace rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The second book I've read from Carlos, and I must say, he is such a great author. Like The Shadow of the Wind, I could not put this down. The Angel's Game was just as good with it's plot twists and character developments. A little of a…
Dec 07, 2015Aranara rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
If you like Shadow of the Wind, then you should read this. The story takes place before the events of Shadow of the Wind. The story may seem slow at times, but at the end of each chapter there is always a cliffhanger so it's…
hania4987
Jul 17, 2014hania4987 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
“A writer never forgets the first time he accepted a few coins or a word of praise in exchange for a story. He will never forget the sweet poison of vanity in his blood and the belief that, if he succeeds in not letting anyone discover his…
Nov 12, 2012haiden rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Ugh. Didn't get it.
Oct 01, 2012Pisinga rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
It is a delightful reading. In this book there are some characters from the "The shadow of the wind". Since both books are already published, if one wants preserve the chronology, you should first read "The Angel's game" and then "The…
Aug 02, 2012smosher rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
It had been a while since I had read The Shadow of the Wind so I didn't recognise any old characters but the feel of the book was what was familiar to me. It took me ages to read but I loved it and it was worth it. If you allow yourself to…
DesPlainesReaders
May 01, 2012
Prequel to the international best-seller The Shadow of the Wind, this book is really wonderful. It incorporates many of the same themes and the plot is similarly well-crafted with rich descriptions and deep, well-developed characters. I…
Jan 30, 2012iSvet rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
After reading the Shadow of the Wind, my expectations for this book were set too high. I find that the first half of the book was a bit slow. The end was a bit too messy.
Dec 06, 2011Badger1492 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
(commenting on the Spanish editiion) The first time I read this, I didn't think the ending was very satisfying and didn't like it as much as 'The Shadow of the Wind.' Having read it a 2nd time, I understand the ending and think it's…
Jul 16, 2011Baraino rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Ruiz Zafon is a genius. This story came alive with love, loss and mystery. I doled out a chapter at a time over a few weeks savouring every word and hoping it wouldn't finish. He creates characters you can't forget, and who will work…
flourgirl
Mar 21, 2011flourgirl rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This author is wonderful and like The Shadow of the Wind this book was impossible to put down. The ending was confusing and a little disappointing after such a fantastic thriller, but still a great read!
Feb 19, 2011Sisbot rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I just loved this book. It's dark, very well written and it is constructed beautifully. I look for the foreign authors to give me a book outside of the main stream plots and this book completely satisfies my quest. I have not read his…
Jul 19, 2010blolo rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book is set in Barcelona the early 1900s, a generation before the Ruiz's other novel Shadow of the wind took place. The story follows David - a talented but troubled author- and his encounter with Andre Corelli - a sinister man who…
Jul 16, 2010artsyred rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
good writer.
Jun 07, 2010Neens rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Very good book. especially liked the main character, David, who is really funny at times. I have now read two of Zafon's novels and he has become one of my favourite authors
nadian
Jun 01, 2010nadian rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
After reading Zafon's first novel, The Shadow of the Wind, I was a little disapointed with this follow-up. Although the story-line and narrative were just as strong as his first work, the incredible similarities between them annoyed me a…
Feb 10, 2010pdbrown1311 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is by far the best book I have read in many years!
Jan 20, 2010Birgit Armsdorfer rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a prequel to C.R.Zafon's other novel, "The Shadow of the Wind". It is set in Barcelona during the 1920s and 1930s, not during the 1960s as stated in the description.
Jan 17, 2010mbazal rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Amazing book that always keeps you on edge. Beautifully written and translated.
Jan 12, 2010Commuter31 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is a follow-up (sort of) to The Shadow of The Wind - you'll recognize some of the characters and enjoy meeting the new ones - it's a bit confusing in the time-frame, but certainly makes the story interesting and very entertaining. …