A review by elaine707
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

emotional informative mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

A young boy goes to the Cemetery of Forgotten Books and unknowingly embarks on a mystery that may be more dangerous than he realized, especially when the bad guy from the book is seemingly coming to life. 

The writing was breathtaking. I cannot imagine the original translation in Spanish. The descriptions were so illustrative and detailed. 

As the mystery unraveled and more questions kept popping up, I was utterly captivated and unsure where the book would take me.