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nikkitastic's review against another edition
3.0
While I love stories with 'hanging endings' that leave the possibility for a sequel, this book just seemed incomplete - like it was only part of the story. This was lightly disappointing, but the part of the story that was told was very enjoyable and well-written.
bside67's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't want this book to end. It was a much quicker read than his previous two, but it did a nice job of tying things up. I love how all three books are connected and I can't wait for more.
kells30's review against another edition
4.0
While I continue to enjoy this series, this book felt a bit like a filler between books 1 and 2, and book 4 - it does a great job of bringing elements together but it has a feeling of being the first part of the conclusion rather than a solidly standalone episode, like the first two. The Prisoner of Heaven goes a way into the past to explore what happened earlier in the life of Fermín, when he was imprisoned Count of Monte Cristo style in an infamous castle looking down upon Barcelona. There he met the writer David Martín, of book 2, and we learn more about how these two individual tales are actually conjoined. Fermín has always been a wonderful character so it was great that he was such a focus in this novel, but I don’t feel like a great deal happened - perhaps because a lot of the tale takes place in a past and is being recounted to Daniel Sempere in the novel’s present, who is strangely more of a minor figure despite being the narrator. The novel definitely concludes with a bit of a cliffhanger for Daniel, so I can only conclude that that part of the tale was groundwork being laid for the final instalment of the quartet. Darkly atmospheric as always, a pleasure! And I did enjoy the nod to Dumas.
georgia_brown's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
falco_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
4.0
marialschez's review against another edition
4.0
Me gustaron más sus dos predecesores pero su prosa me ha vuelto ha maravillar cómo logra siempre este autor.
thienthuan09's review against another edition
5.0
Truyện lớp này chồng lên lớp khác, như con búp bê Nga.
Phần này là phần đệm, không nhiều sự kiện nhưng rất đáng đọc.
Phần này là phần đệm, không nhiều sự kiện nhưng rất đáng đọc.
barbie_queenie's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
gwynn_sky's review against another edition
4.0
It is less detailed than the previous volumes, but for me it is still impossible to put down. It is still very mysterious, rich in events and twists, I waited and am waiting to see what will happen to the characters.
donnawr1's review against another edition
4.0
I had multiple years between reading the first two books in this 4 part series. This is number 3 and I immediately fell into the characters lives again that I so enjoyed in Shadows of the Wind (#1). Zafon's writing is so nice to just fall into, even though the stories are set in turbulent times in Barcelona's history and the scenery is often grey and raining. Ominous. I loved the character Fermin from the first book and was happy to learn more of his past (as backstory) and follow Daniel Sempiere in his newlywed years. I couldn't really remember much about David Martin from the Angel's Game (#2), which I enjoyed, but not as much as #1. Perhaps because that was a prequel and had more noir magical realism elements to it. I had to look up the plot online to fit the pieces together, so it would have been much better to have read all of these closer together. This book definitely feels like a bridge to the last one, where I hope to find the answers to many questions. Luckily, I have a copy in hand and can start right in on it. I was so sorry to hear of the authors passing a few years ago and that there will no longer be new gems from his pen. It makes his discussions of writers and books in the novels even more poignant.