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

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A book that not only ensnared you in its plot but also seduces you with its mysticism and craftsmanship. The story that is slowly unveiled page by page with expert control and precision breathes life into this book like I have never experienced. It doesn't feel like you are a reader being told a story but almost as if you are Daniel himself stumbling through his early life whilst he sleuths for the mysterious Julian Carax.

This authenticity of character is not spared for Daniel alone for each of the characters that exist on the story are real, almost tangible and perfectly flawed as real people are. 

Hands down the easiest 5 stars I have ever given, and hands down the easiest rccomendation I could make to an avid reader who won't shy away from 506 pages of pure heart gripping immersion.
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