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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
I had great expectations for this book based on how much I loved Shadow of the Wind…. But I was a little disappointed. The writing style has the same moody, dark aesthetic, with a lot of romanticism and fairytale vibes. There were quiet a few intriguing discussions about religion and human nature - but ultimately the plot was confusing and unclear to the very end. Perhaps I have missed something I was supposed to pick up on? But there are several plot points that remain a big question mark, which is ultimately unsatisfying. I’ll keep reading everything this author writes but this wasn’t his best.
This book was definitely worth the read.
I don’t think it was as amazing as The Shadow of the Wind, it’s “prequel” (the events of this book happen before those of Shadow), as often happens with book series, but I definitely enjoyed it.
The setting and characters are fascinating and I was hooked from the start. I have to say the second half of the book wasn’t as good as the first, perhaps it felt like it was dragging on just a little. However, I was satisfied with the ending and hope my questions will be answered in the following two books.
I don’t think it was as amazing as The Shadow of the Wind, it’s “prequel” (the events of this book happen before those of Shadow), as often happens with book series, but I definitely enjoyed it.
The setting and characters are fascinating and I was hooked from the start. I have to say the second half of the book wasn’t as good as the first, perhaps it felt like it was dragging on just a little. However, I was satisfied with the ending and hope my questions will be answered in the following two books.
Prequel to Shadow of the Wind, and slightly less satisfying. Beautiful prose.
En esta segunda entrega de la tetralogía de El cementerio de los libros olvidados, se nos cuenta la historia de David Martín, un pobre redactor de anuncios por palabras en un periodicucho de Barcelona. Su sueño es convertirse en escritor, algo que conseguirá con el paso del tiempo. Sin embargo, conseguir esta fantasía conllevará muchos sacrificios y riesgos que acabarán metiendo al protagonista en muchos líos. Y es que el encargo de un libro por parte de un misterioso editor hará que la vida de David dé un giro de 180 grados. ¿Quién iba a decir que escribir libros era tan peligroso?
Estoy completamente enamorada de esta tetralogía y de la prosa de Carlos Ruiz Zafón. Bien es cierto que me costó engancharme un poquito a esta segunda novela, pero en seguida te sumerges de lleno en el maravilloso mundo creado por él. Además, estaba destinada a amar este libro, ya que tiene un gran componente de novela policíaca, que, como ya sabéis es uno de mis géneros favoritos 😊.
En cuanto a los personajes, de esta entrega me llevo a Isabella, su personalidad y la dinámica entre ella y David me ha enamorado por completo. Y por si fuera poco, a pesar de estar ambientada 30 años antes de la primera entrega, podemos encontrar personajes familiares, como la familia Sempere… De verdad, son todos los personajes tan increíbles y están tan bien hechos…
La única pega que tengo es que la línea temporal puede ser un poco liosa, y que el final me ha dejado más preguntas que respuestas. Supongo que tendré que leer el siguiente libro para poder resolver mis dudas. ¡Qué remedio! 😂😂.
Estoy completamente enamorada de esta tetralogía y de la prosa de Carlos Ruiz Zafón. Bien es cierto que me costó engancharme un poquito a esta segunda novela, pero en seguida te sumerges de lleno en el maravilloso mundo creado por él. Además, estaba destinada a amar este libro, ya que tiene un gran componente de novela policíaca, que, como ya sabéis es uno de mis géneros favoritos 😊.
En cuanto a los personajes, de esta entrega me llevo a Isabella, su personalidad y la dinámica entre ella y David me ha enamorado por completo. Y por si fuera poco, a pesar de estar ambientada 30 años antes de la primera entrega, podemos encontrar personajes familiares, como la familia Sempere… De verdad, son todos los personajes tan increíbles y están tan bien hechos…
La única pega que tengo es que la línea temporal puede ser un poco liosa, y que el final me ha dejado más preguntas que respuestas. Supongo que tendré que leer el siguiente libro para poder resolver mis dudas. ¡Qué remedio! 😂😂.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Tja. De Schaduw van de Wind is een van mijn favoriete boeken allertijden. Maar, het is ook al tien (?) jaar dat ik die gelezen heb. Het Spel van de Engel heb ik in een ruk uitgelezen, maar haalt het niet bij de magie die ik ervaarde na het lezen van deel één van de serie. Daarom geen vijf, maar vier sterren.
I loved The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, and after having read that novel, I was told by another book blogger, Mel @ Book Musings, that the book was actually part of a trilogy.
Then I was given the opportunity to review the third book in the series by TLC Book Tours (coming tomorrow), which basically meant I needed to suck it up and get the second book in the series read ASAP!
The Angel’s Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon is the second book in The Cemetery of Forgotten Books trilogy, although it actually is a prequel.
Remember when I talked about The Cemetery of Forgotten Books? Basically it’s heaven on Earth for book lovers: a secret labyrinth of a place where books go so that they will never be forgotten. On your first trip, you get to chose your own book (or does the book choose you?) that you must protect.
For the full review, visit Love at First Book
Then I was given the opportunity to review the third book in the series by TLC Book Tours (coming tomorrow), which basically meant I needed to suck it up and get the second book in the series read ASAP!
The Angel’s Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon is the second book in The Cemetery of Forgotten Books trilogy, although it actually is a prequel.
Remember when I talked about The Cemetery of Forgotten Books? Basically it’s heaven on Earth for book lovers: a secret labyrinth of a place where books go so that they will never be forgotten. On your first trip, you get to chose your own book (or does the book choose you?) that you must protect.
For the full review, visit Love at First Book
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
I think this is the first series I've read where the books aren't sequential but are intertwined. I really like how in these books locations feel like characters. I'm not familiar with Spain at all so as I was reading I was googling locations and looking up pictures. I feel like sempere and sons book shop was a safe haven and I wish I could visit a book shop like that. I had a hard time following some of the story and I would've liked to better understand the boss. All in all I really liked this book even if suspense stresses me out.
كأن أحداث ظل الريح تتكرر، لكن بشكل أكثر غرابة و تفصيلا. أول ٣٠٠ صفحة لم تحتو إلا على أحداث ثانوية و تعريف بالشخصيات. كان بالإمكان اختصار الرواية إلى النصف.
لكن، مع ذلك ضحكت مرارا و أنا أقرأ الحوارات بين الشخصيات، حزنت و دهشت كما حدث عندما قرأت ظل الريح. سعيدة لأنه تسنى لي أن أعيش نفس التجربة مجددا.
لكن، مع ذلك ضحكت مرارا و أنا أقرأ الحوارات بين الشخصيات، حزنت و دهشت كما حدث عندما قرأت ظل الريح. سعيدة لأنه تسنى لي أن أعيش نفس التجربة مجددا.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced