the shadow of the wind review (non-spoiler)

i didn't even attempt to do a spanish accent here.
also, on second thought a family tree might be a bad idea.

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[hadeel_K]

This book is one of my all time favourites. I alternated between reading the physical copy and listening to the audio version (when I was doing chores around the house or out and about walking) because I didn’t wanna put it down. The man who did the audio version was phenomenal and sounded to me like he pronounced all the Spanish words authentically. Amazing book 🤩🤩🤩

[Undertheoaktree]

I got this book about four years ago and kept putting off reading it because I didn't expect it to be very interesting. I ended up finishing it in just one week, and now it's become one of my favourite books. Thanks for the amazing review!

[catpawrosales]

I LOVED that book, it fell off a shelf in a local caf that also served as 2nd hand bookshop at the time (now long gone) and hit me as I was browsing the shelves, it looked intrigueing, it was doorstopper brick thick which was always a bonus, and cost every last peso I had on me ($120, in 2008) at the time, but I read it over the next 3 days, could not put it down. I read it once or twice more, lent it to so many friends who also loved it, until I gave it to a friend. LOVE it.

The translator, Lucia Graves, is the daugher of author Robert Graves.

[TheFiown]

The thing with the names comes from the original language. We non Spanish could confuse names that to Spanish speakers are quite different. As for names in Spanish try 100 years of solitude where I kept asking myself who ! THAT book changed my life, it made me see everything through magical eyes.

[maamethebookworm]

My Zafón-loving heart is beaming with joy! But this review…Ugh, just *chef’s kiss!* 🥰

[NovelOpinions]

I’m so so excited to read this. It’s been on my tbr for a long time. I need to finally pick it up!

[LucasDeAlmeida-cx]

My grandad being of Spanish origin gave me this book shortly before he died, having read this book I honestly was taken aback by how immersive the story is and it is my all time favourite book. One that will be passed down my family for generations to come!

[AnneEWilliamson]

Sounds like such a brilliant book! 1940s, dark, finding out about a book, sounds like a story which is right up my alley. I love atmospheric mysteries!

[teecop]

This book was so great ! 😀 really really good and it’s not the type of book I would normally read I picked it for a book club years ago and it’s still one of my top reads !

[biblioghoul]

Mysteries aren't usually my first pick, but the spookiness and bookshop really intrigues me!!

[shaunoleary]

I'm just about done. I've also loved it so much. I looked to see what was available for reviews and chose yours because it said no spoilers. I have 50 pages left and I don't want it to end!

[vonbek-zz]

I wanted to ask. The answer will probably be the reason I pick up this book or not, does the mystery of the person burning the books get solved in this book?

[juzharvey]

Great review, I picked up this book today and couldn't put it down. Love it, surprised it's not made into a movie.

[Michijere]

I would love to see what you think of the others. Zafon is my favorite author and he has so many more outside of this specific series.

[ranianourelhouda]

Just finished this book, and it was an amazing experience.

[luzbuensuceso]

Definitely, one of the best books i have ever read.

[ElloEllo-on]

Just finished this book, so good. Loved Fermin and Daniel's relationship.

[TheFiown]

I read this a few years ago and then binged the rest of his books. I am currently stuck on the last book in the Labyrinth series because when it's over I will miss them ! I am currently an hour away from the end of the Audiobook version which makes me see even more in the story than when I read it. It is a 14+ hour long audio ! Here on YT.

[unboundbookishnotions]

I loved this book as well even though I would get lost sometimes. At the time I read it the writing seemed dense but I couldn't give up lol.

[khaledalhouli]

I'm in chapter 8 and so far finding Not sure should I gave up!