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kessler21's review against another edition
2.0
This is an unrelated prequel to [b:The Shadow of the Wind|1232|The Shadow of the Wind (The Cemetery of Forgotten Books, #1)|Carlos Ruiz Zafón|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1344545047s/1232.jpg|3209783]
This is the story about an author, David Martin, who writes sensational, formulaic books under a pseudonym. He lives in a large mansion that holds a history full of secrets, one room holding letters and photographs of the past.
Then he is approached by an unknown publisher to write a specific book in return for a fortune. But then David is finding connections with between his life and the history of the mansion.
First I think the premise is quite silly. There are parts of the book that are never explained, almost like the author didn't know where he was going with the story. Much of the story is rehashed to the point of me saying, Okay, I got that the connections between the past and now, but what about the building he visited and then the next day its old and abandoned. That is never explained.
The writing, like Shadow of the Wind has a slow, dark, but very literary feel to it. The imagery is one thing I love about Zafon's writing.
Not sure if I will finish this series.
This is the story about an author, David Martin, who writes sensational, formulaic books under a pseudonym. He lives in a large mansion that holds a history full of secrets, one room holding letters and photographs of the past.
Then he is approached by an unknown publisher to write a specific book in return for a fortune. But then David is finding connections with between his life and the history of the mansion.
First I think the premise is quite silly. There are parts of the book that are never explained, almost like the author didn't know where he was going with the story. Much of the story is rehashed to the point of me saying, Okay, I got that the connections between the past and now, but what about the building he visited and then the next day its old and abandoned. That is never explained.
The writing, like Shadow of the Wind has a slow, dark, but very literary feel to it. The imagery is one thing I love about Zafon's writing.
Not sure if I will finish this series.
lisbetbookstat's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I had read La sombra del Viento before this one and that is much better, more dynamic dialogs and smarter lines than this one. El juego del Angel was more of a disappointment. I abandoned it for more than a year. I only took it again because of the positive reviews the entire series has receive on YouTube
thnksfrthmmrs's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
viryr's review against another edition
5.0
Carlos Ruíz Zafón es la mezcla perfecta entre autor de literatura clásica y autor de literatura contemporánea, es un grandioso escritor y digo es porque sus libros se harán clásicos y vivirá en quien lea su magnífica obra.
Creo que su obra perfecta es La sombra de viento, el juego de ángel es muy bueno hay esa hermosa escritura que caracteriza al autor, pero no llego a esa perfección como en la sombra del viento, pero no es malo están casi iguales, lo que hace que el libro sea excelente. La historia es adictiva, es mística y hermosa porque cada personaje es tan real y humano, los temas son la esencia de un humano: amor, odio, ambición, sueños, amistad, dolor, soledad. Hay una sensación de suspenso y terror con una atmosfera gótica en una ciudad hermosa, que a uno le dan ganas de conocer Barcelona.
Los personajes están creados a perfección y sobre todo no se siente que son copia del libro previo y eso destaca la capacidad de Carlos Ruiz Zafón. Siento que este libro se queda inconcluso y con muchas preguntas.
“Supongo que no tienes muchos amigos. Yo tampoco. No confío en la gente que dice tener muchos amigos. Es una señal segura de que realmente no conocen a nadie”
“No tengas miedo de tener miedo. Tener miedo es una señal de sentido común. Sólo los completos idiotas no tienen miedo de nada”
“Entré a la librería y aspiré ese perfume de papel y magia que, curiosamente, a nadie se le había ocurrido embotellar”
“La poesía se escribe con lágrimas, la ficción con sangre y la historia con tinta invisible”
“Pasamos buena parte de nuestra vida soñando, especialmente cuando estamos despiertos”
"Todos renunciamos a grandes expectativas en el camino"
“La literatura, al menos la buena literatura, es ciencia templada con la sangre del arte. Como la arquitectura o la música”
“Con el tiempo, la soledad se mete dentro de ti y no desaparece”
“Nado contra corriente porque me gusta molestar”
“Es curioso lo fácil que es contarle a un papel lo que no te atreves a decirle a alguien en la cara”
“Decidí que mi existencia sería de libros y silencio”
Creo que su obra perfecta es La sombra de viento, el juego de ángel es muy bueno hay esa hermosa escritura que caracteriza al autor, pero no llego a esa perfección como en la sombra del viento, pero no es malo están casi iguales, lo que hace que el libro sea excelente. La historia es adictiva, es mística y hermosa porque cada personaje es tan real y humano, los temas son la esencia de un humano: amor, odio, ambición, sueños, amistad, dolor, soledad. Hay una sensación de suspenso y terror con una atmosfera gótica en una ciudad hermosa, que a uno le dan ganas de conocer Barcelona.
Los personajes están creados a perfección y sobre todo no se siente que son copia del libro previo y eso destaca la capacidad de Carlos Ruiz Zafón. Siento que este libro se queda inconcluso y con muchas preguntas.
“Supongo que no tienes muchos amigos. Yo tampoco. No confío en la gente que dice tener muchos amigos. Es una señal segura de que realmente no conocen a nadie”
“No tengas miedo de tener miedo. Tener miedo es una señal de sentido común. Sólo los completos idiotas no tienen miedo de nada”
“Entré a la librería y aspiré ese perfume de papel y magia que, curiosamente, a nadie se le había ocurrido embotellar”
“La poesía se escribe con lágrimas, la ficción con sangre y la historia con tinta invisible”
“Pasamos buena parte de nuestra vida soñando, especialmente cuando estamos despiertos”
"Todos renunciamos a grandes expectativas en el camino"
“La literatura, al menos la buena literatura, es ciencia templada con la sangre del arte. Como la arquitectura o la música”
“Con el tiempo, la soledad se mete dentro de ti y no desaparece”
“Nado contra corriente porque me gusta molestar”
“Es curioso lo fácil que es contarle a un papel lo que no te atreves a decirle a alguien en la cara”
“Decidí que mi existencia sería de libros y silencio”
rajs's review against another edition
3.0
I did not personally enjoy this, as much as the first book in the series. The ending was not satisfying to me, possibly because the author was setting up the third book.
katerockreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
wadezone's review against another edition
5.0
I looked forward to reading this book after reading the first book in the series. I was a little disappointed on how Cemetery of Forgotten Books was referenced. This story is just as good as the first book in the series. I am looking forward to reading the third book.
marit28's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
denaultgen's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
acsaper's review against another edition
4.0
I love these stories! Zafon develops the characters and plot so vividly it's hard to imagine that I'm not watching a movie. I find myself racing through the text, eager to learn what happens next - perhaps to the detriment about missing the minute beautiful details and symbolism that are there to add even more texture to the tale.