A review by emmalong
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

5.0

i am astounded by the storytelling of this book. it is a book within a book and had me engaged throughout all of its pages. our protagonist is attempting to uncover why a mysterious book he picked in The Cemetery of Forgotten Books has been disappearing, despite its phenomenal and unique plot. this book has some of the most unforgettable characters i have ever experienced and partnered with such a page-turning premise, it is one that will stick with me for a long time. i'm glad it is considered a modern classic, as it definitely lives up to that standard.