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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
I...wow, this was one depressing book. It's an intriguing blend of mystery, love, and horror. Zafon's descriptions of Barcelona were fantastic, and now I want to visit the city even more, but I felt like too much of the novel was telling. It took a little bit for me to get into the story, but once I did, I became totally engrossed--that is, until I figured out one of the subplots because I thought the hints were too obvious. I did not, however, come close to predicting the other major twist, the one that decided it wanted to break my heart. One last thing--am I just weird, but
Spoiler
How the hell did no one notice the destroyed door in Oscar's dorm?I feel like a door that got smashed to pieces isn't really something that goes unnoticed...?spoiler>
Great audio listen. One of my favorite Ruiz-Zafon so far.
mysterious
medium-paced
La verdad me gusta mucho como escribe Zafón, y la trama en general es atrapante, pero me pareció un libro muy elemental, con una trama interesante pero lineal y predecible.
No se compara ni de cerca con sus otra obras, tal vez porque esta está dirigida a un público más juvenil.
No se compara ni de cerca con sus otra obras, tal vez porque esta está dirigida a un público más juvenil.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
La mejor historia de amor que he leído jamás 🦋
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love a good gothic novel, and Marina does not disappoint.