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pezpirola's review against another edition
4.0
Una delicia leer a Zafón, libro que conecta un poco todas las novelas para el climax final en el cuarto libro.
karenholmes's review against another edition
3.0
I have mixed feelings with this book and I've hessitated about which rating would reflect my feelings best. There are parts I loved about it. I loved the knots between the two previous books, that everything fits together and that all characters converge in the Sempere bookshop.
But, there is a big but. The author had, until now, made each book independent and that was something I liked about him. You could read the book and end with a satisfying feeling that the story had been told. I don't find this closure in The Prisioner of Heaven. I feel cheated. This is a shorter book, and it probably was a publisher's move to get more benefits out of two books instead of one.
I like parts of this book, I still have problems with omniscient and third person point of view, there are things the narrator wouldn't know. But I can suspend disbelieve because things happen so quickly and characters engage the reader in a whirlwind of activity.
But, there is a big but. The author had, until now, made each book independent and that was something I liked about him. You could read the book and end with a satisfying feeling that the story had been told. I don't find this closure in The Prisioner of Heaven. I feel cheated. This is a shorter book, and it probably was a publisher's move to get more benefits out of two books instead of one.
I like parts of this book, I still have problems with omniscient and third person point of view, there are things the narrator wouldn't know. But I can suspend disbelieve because things happen so quickly and characters engage the reader in a whirlwind of activity.
carlstark's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ar_the_wizard's review against another edition
3.0
Intriguing and engaging. Beautifully written and has dialogue that brings the whole thrill of this book to life.
coolguyrick's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
reading_one_more_book's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
sbn42's review against another edition
5.0
I literally screamed "This can't end. There has to be another book!" My wife brought me a beverage and I calmed down a bit, then went online to search. My heart stopped as I read Zafon had died only a month ago. I frantically looked to see if there was going to be a conclusion to this story. There is. Unfortunately I have to wait until morning to go get the final volume.
This story has a very gritty feel, from the prison at Montjuic to the shanties along the shore. It takes a bit to unveil the relation between the current story and the previous two volumes. The Franco era of fascism is eerily similar to today's news. People were rounded up and imprisoned on trumped up charges, or on no charges at all. Others could commit great crimes and powerful friends keep them safe from consequences. Throughout, the little Sempere bookstore survives.
This story has a very gritty feel, from the prison at Montjuic to the shanties along the shore. It takes a bit to unveil the relation between the current story and the previous two volumes. The Franco era of fascism is eerily similar to today's news. People were rounded up and imprisoned on trumped up charges, or on no charges at all. Others could commit great crimes and powerful friends keep them safe from consequences. Throughout, the little Sempere bookstore survives.
toc's review against another edition
4.0
An excellent sequel to The Shadow of the Wind. This book mostly follows the fortunes of Fermín Romero de Torres from way before he met Daniel to some decades after. I don't want to say too much because the story is too rich to describe. But if you're following The Cemetery of Forgotten Books you must include this one. And if you're not following the series you should!
maristel13's review against another edition
5.0
Easy to read. Finally pieces that were not connected in the previous books, stick together.
catliffe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75