Review by dearelyu39 - The Shadow of the Wind

dearelyu39 's review for:

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

5.0

dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective 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: No

I knew it was gothic but I was not expecting how gothic it was actually going to get, it read like an European classic, like a Frankenstein, there were tombs and shadows of ghosts, both dead and alive. I was hooked into the mystery of who Julian was and who would he become. I read it in English but I speak Spanish and I could feel the flair of Spanish language through the translation! The translator did an incredible job getting the Spanish apodos and refranes come through, even in English! Being from Latin America, I had no interest in visiting Spain but the way Barcelona is written into this book makes me curious for its shadowy corners and windy winters. Wow, I’m really impressed

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