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I found the book fairly scary, but altogether quite enjoyable.
I was unable to put this book down as it reached its conclusion. Yes, there are weaknesses--too melodramatic at times, language that is a little too florid, and a few predictable plot points. Aside from that, it is excellent. It is exactly the kind of book that grips your imagination and won't let it go. I began to long for the stolen moments when I could return to the book, to get lost in its world and to find out what else was going to happen. Good books come and go; maybe more perfect books d
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Mystery, suspense, love, humor - all wrapped in a library full of books. . .
While the mystery of this book is compelling, if at some times predictable, I rate this book so high because of the quality of the translation. Some of the phrases are so incredibly beautiful and worth memorizing that I recommend this book on that fact alone.
I'm a sucker for books about books, and this was no exception. Daniel, the narrator, finds a book in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, and then learns that a mysterious figure is going around trying to destroy all copies of all books written by that author. The ensuing story is full of twists and turns as the reader learns through Daniel who the major players are and what might have actually happened. The book plays with untrustworthy narrators and different methods to convey different perspectiv
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Eeeeeek sorry Jen, and I know I'm in the minority, but the first half of the book I was thinking "eh?" and the second half I said out loud more than once "YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME."
More substantial review TK for this one. ...more
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I picked it up because it takes place in my favorite city, Barcelona. I was very dissappointed. Very boring, but at least it went by quick.
Read this a couple of years ago. This is one of my all time favorite books. I hope more of the authors books get translated in english.
Apr 30, 2011
Megan
marked it as to-read
Jul 18, 2011
Samantha
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Nov 04, 2013
stacey
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Mar 05, 2015
Lena Juncaj
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Jul 03, 2016
angeleen
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