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

mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A mystery that is also a love letter to books and their readers.  Despite being a dark tale overall, Zafon’s beautiful prose builds an intoxicating mystery.  His characters are complex and three-dimensional.  I felt fully invested in each of them.  The novel dragged a bit in places, but I’m more inclined to blame my own reading rut than Zafron’a storytelling.  
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