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The Midnight Palace
by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
The Midnight Palace, a refuge for children without pasts, bereft of the families, to weave their own stories and family bonds. Seven children formed the Chowbar Society, now they are nearly adults, ready to leave the orphanage they called home and strike out on different paths. At the last meeting of the society a mysterious girl is invited to join in and tell her story, a fascinating tale that immediately catches hold of the others. The story, however, is only just the beginning. A harrowing and creepy adventure follows as the society members try to find out the truth.
Ben and Sheere, the main characters, are interesting, but each member of the Chowbar Society brings their own story, and would make quite good protagonists all on their own. I really enjoyed their back stories and personalities, which were some of the best parts in the book.
Although I did not enjoy this adventure quite as much as The Prince of Mist, Zafon's creepy details and haunting scenes did not disappoint. I felt, though, that unlike some of his other stories, there were parts where I was a bit confused and in the end I still really couldn't make sense of the whole ghost/flame-thrower thing. I also thought it slightly strange that there was both the Midnight Palace and the strange home.
Ben and Sheere, the main characters, are interesting, but each member of the Chowbar Society brings their own story, and would make quite good protagonists all on their own. I really enjoyed their back stories and personalities, which were some of the best parts in the book.
Although I did not enjoy this adventure quite as much as The Prince of Mist, Zafon's creepy details and haunting scenes did not disappoint. I felt, though, that unlike some of his other stories, there were parts where I was a bit confused and in the end I still really couldn't make sense of the whole ghost/flame-thrower thing. I also thought it slightly strange that there was both the Midnight Palace and the strange home.