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

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective 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

Loved it. Wonderful prose, impeccable translation. Wonderful characters, almost repeating but swerving at the last minute and becoming their own. Evocative of the city, I'd love to go back. Looking forward to reading the rest. Book lovers book for sure.