cursedherondale's review against another edition
4.0
More mysterious than its predecessor. Kept me up on most nights despite my hectic schedule at work.
David despite his flaws and irritating arrogance, I found him likable that I wished everything would end well for him. I was hopeful even if there were so much signs that this was gonna end in heartbreak.
I vividly remember myself screaming "what's the point? What's the point of everything?!" to the book. I was completely unhinged. Disapppointed, yes. With a huge respect for the author, that is.
Carlos Ruiz Zafón made me like David when he was the least interesting and likable person in the book. He pulled me into the mystery so subtly that I was unconsciously sinking myself into a trap the he weaves. Made me a spectator of ugly events that will follow me in my dreams. He introduced me to characters that will serve as David's moral compass (Señor Sempere), his anchor (Vidal & Cristina), his needed logic (Isabella) & even a kind face to this cruel world the book is set in (Sempere's son). Then there's the dark side of everything, (Corelli, Irene, & Damien) and the untold mystery he is about to step in. The pieces slowly comes together, and then at one point everything just falls over and I was not ready for it.
Mystery-wise, better than Shadow of the Wind for sure. But a happy-like ending like the latter? Not really. Either way, both books are amazingly good, they're worth the time!
David despite his flaws and irritating arrogance, I found him likable that I wished everything would end well for him. I was hopeful even if there were so much signs that this was gonna end in heartbreak.
I vividly remember myself screaming "what's the point? What's the point of everything?!" to the book. I was completely unhinged. Disapppointed, yes. With a huge respect for the author, that is.
Carlos Ruiz Zafón made me like David when he was the least interesting and likable person in the book. He pulled me into the mystery so subtly that I was unconsciously sinking myself into a trap the he weaves. Made me a spectator of ugly events that will follow me in my dreams. He introduced me to characters that will serve as David's moral compass (Señor Sempere), his anchor (Vidal & Cristina), his needed logic (Isabella) & even a kind face to this cruel world the book is set in (Sempere's son). Then there's the dark side of everything, (Corelli, Irene, & Damien) and the untold mystery he is about to step in. The pieces slowly comes together, and then at one point everything just falls over and I was not ready for it.
Mystery-wise, better than Shadow of the Wind for sure. But a happy-like ending like the latter? Not really. Either way, both books are amazingly good, they're worth the time!
brightstar15's review against another edition
3.0
Nada que decir sobre la escritura de Zafón, simplemente magistral. El problema es que el desenlace es absurdo y me ha parecido todo muy difícil de entender, además detesto el tropos del pacto con el diablo. Así que nada, no voy a seguir con el último de la trilogía aunque para mi La sombra del viento es una obra maestra!
palibrarystine's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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
4.5
amanda214's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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? No
3.5
werkapaluch's review against another edition
5.0
Daje mocne 4.90! Brak mi słow, to była fenomenalna powieść, przepięknie napisana! Troszke więcej akcji na początku i było by 5/5. Nie twierdze że początek był nudny, O NIE! Już nie mogę się doczekać kiedy zapomne akcje książki i będę mogła ją przeczytać od nowo!
madeleines's review against another edition
5.0
Postanowione - nie spocznę, dopóki nie przeczytam wszystkiego, co wyszło spod pióra Zafóna. Ale coś czuję, że nawet po fakcie dokonanym moje myśli jeszcze przez długi czas będą krążyć po Barcelonie, a cykl Cmentarza Zapomnianych Książek nie stanie się dla mnie tym zapomnianym oraz pogrzebanym na cmentarzysku niepamięci.
akaaks's review against another edition
4.0
A hauntingly gorgeous thriller set in Barcelona. If you were a fan of The Shadow of the Wind, this book is right up your alley. A bit slow to get into, despite being incredibly well written. However, once I hit page 100 I could not put it down.
msreads's review against another edition
5.0
Postanowione - nie spocznę, dopóki nie przeczytam wszystkiego, co wyszło spod pióra Zafóna. Ale coś czuję, że nawet po fakcie dokonanym moje myśli jeszcze przez długi czas będą krążyć po Barcelonie, a cykl Cmentarza Zapomnianych Książek nie stanie się dla mnie tym zapomnianym oraz pogrzebanym na cmentarzysku niepamięci.
eling's review against another edition
5.0
I could not put this down, I found myself so drawn into the story. I found it simultaneously compelling, challenging (some serious debate/discussion about faith/religion/humanity happens) and so tragic, in that way where you know something bad is coming but can't tear yourself away. I have so many feelings about this book that I still need to sort out... wonder if starting the third book in the trilogy will help or just mess me up even more...
suey's review against another edition
5.0
From the review at my blog: This story has several "haunted" houses, many shady characters, lots and lots of dead bodies, and those ever wonderful unexpected "jump out at you" moments. I loved it. Perfect for fall/ Halloween reading.