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deluciate's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book in two long sittings, trying to finish last-minute for a book club discussion, which I thought was one of the best our club has had to date. We agreed it's melodramatic at points, but pleasingly poetic, and contains plenty worthy of discussion.
I loved the idea of the "cemetary of forgotten books", a vault/labyrinth that plays a role in the story. And I like the way the starting mystery unravels across the life stories of several characters. It's a satisfying read.
I loved the idea of the "cemetary of forgotten books", a vault/labyrinth that plays a role in the story. And I like the way the starting mystery unravels across the life stories of several characters. It's a satisfying read.
anthony716's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
mloc's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
chickaboogawah's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
possibleghost's review against another edition
5.0
I wept when I finished this because I knew I could never have that experience of reading it for the first time again. So beautiful.
vampiresreadtoo's review against another edition
3.0
it started out so good... for a second i really thought it would become a new favorite book because of the gorgeous prose and story BUT the length of the book and the misoginy completely ruined it for me. i just stopped caring and then it kinda became a chore to read... so that's disappointing but at least i have a few cool quotes i guess???
megw27's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Police brutality, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Blood, Child death, and Misogyny
Minor: Incest, Death of parent, Child death, Confinement, and Fire/Fire injury
paola_mobileread's review against another edition
3.0
Well... I have to admit this was a page turner for me. Many things happening, very fast pace, engaging. atmospheric, taking place at a precise historical model, in a city that you feel pulsating. But thinking about it afterwards, it is somewhat cheap, in the sense that if you think about the plot with a cool mind, you must admit it is way over the top at many places.
Really, too much, c'mon. I don't want to give anything away here, because it is a thriller, and I hate it when reviews give anything away - but I wonder whether after you've read it you'agree with me, as you'll know what I am talking about... :-)
Really, too much, c'mon. I don't want to give anything away here, because it is a thriller, and I hate it when reviews give anything away - but I wonder whether after you've read it you'agree with me, as you'll know what I am talking about... :-)
roosgillissen's review against another edition
3.0
Een boek met een bijzonder verhaal. Sommige zinnen waren zo lang dat ik er soms om moest lachen. De laatste 200 pagina’s vond ik het leukst. Dan gaat het verhaal pas echt lopen. Er waren zo veel lange en onbekende namen dat dat soms verwarrend werkte. Al met al drie sterren!
salgalruns's review against another edition
5.0
I recently reread this book, mostly via audio, and it just reaffirmed the fact that it is one of my all time favorites. The language throughout the book is absolutely amazing. I fell in love with it several years back and am now in love even more after hearing the audio version, which is done with a beautiful Castilian accent.
The story is actually a story within a story concept. Daniel finds the book The Shadow of the Wind, written by Julian Carax in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books. Yes, that's the opener, which hooked me immediately.
He then spends the story finding out more and more about this elusive author whose books seem to be getting torched. The characters are intricate and rich with more secrets than anyone could ever imagine. Dark and mysterious, filled with love and revenge.
I give this my highest rating... Amazing story.
The story is actually a story within a story concept. Daniel finds the book The Shadow of the Wind, written by Julian Carax in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books. Yes, that's the opener, which hooked me immediately.
He then spends the story finding out more and more about this elusive author whose books seem to be getting torched. The characters are intricate and rich with more secrets than anyone could ever imagine. Dark and mysterious, filled with love and revenge.
I give this my highest rating... Amazing story.