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The Shadow of the Wind (The Cemetery of Forgotten Books, #1)

Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Start date: October 1, 2018

Finish date: October 31, 2018

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Sep 22, 2009 Angie H rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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This book was just amazing! I don't even think a written review would give this book the credit it deserves.

I enjoyed the characters, the writing style, the plot twists. Yup I really don't have anything bad to say about this book.

I don't feel I can go into much more detail than that, as it is a mystery and I don't want to give anything away.

Let me just say that I have had this book on my bookshelf for a LONG time and I wish I would have picked It up sooner! =) ...more

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Jun 24, 2011 Karla rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I was a little wary after reading Stephen King’s recommendation & review on the front cover. Aside from his earlier works (ie: Pet Sematary & The Shining), I don’t really care for his books. This book was a good story however it never really drew me in. Perhaps it was because I read it at night just before going to bed; I was already tired and never really able to read a good chunk of it at a time, reading just 3 (short) chapters a night (‘tis the season of life I’m in right now). I was indiffer ...more

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Nov 18, 2018 Amy Hayes rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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A very interesting story, but pretty confusing. Ultimately I enjoyed it, but if you asked me what the book was about, I still couldn't sum it up. ...more

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