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Der Gefangene des Himmels by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

5 reviews

sas_lk's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

Ruiz Zafon says at the beginning that the books in this series don't need to be read in order, however, I disagree. I think they should be read in order.

I was very happy being back in this world. There's just something about Carlos Ruiz Zafon's writing that just works for me. He just manages to pull me into his worlds and keep me there. I would say though that this book felt more like a filler book for the series, that's why I think it doesn't make sense to read this book if you haven't already read the first too.
This gave more of a back story about other characters and intertwined their stories even more. All the storylines are coming together now. Within the series? Really enjoyed it. As a standalone book? Don't think it holds much weight on its own. 
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12dejamoo's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Two books into his œuvre I can officially say I'm a Zafon stan. The way he writes is so compelling and funny and clever and each book has felt layered and complex but not in a confusing way. I am so surprised at how much I love these books but they're all I want to read now.

I found myself laughing out loud multiple times, and also delighting in the phrasing. Some of the ways things are articulated just sits so nicely with me. I should have noted them down but I was so caught up in the story. These books are genuinely getting me interested in Franco and post-Franco Spain and I am not even mad about it.
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alice_sherwood12's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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nyiestra's review

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adventurous dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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laurenleigh's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Reread 3/22: A reread of a favorite as I prepare to finally visit Barcelona!! Though the Cemetery of Forgotten Books novels are not quite a series, I think of them chronologically, so I consider this the third book. It’s the shortest and I’d say the most…gross of the lot? But its more graphic details never feel gratuitous. A large portion of this book details Fermín’s stay in a dismal prison, so the gritty nature fits. I like that all the books have distinct character too. It’s not just Ruiz Zafón writing the same story over and over again. I do think this is perhaps my least favorite of the collection, but that’s not saying much since I adore these books so much and hold Ruiz Zafón in such high regard! Now that I’ve reread this, Angel’s Game, and Shadow of the Wind, I can finally read Labyrinth of Spirits for the first time! I don’t know why it’s taken me this long to get here!
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