The Watcher in the Shadows by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

The Watcher in the Shadows

Niebla #3

Carlos Ruiz Zafón

246 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery young adult dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

It was an unforgettable summer....When fourteen-year-old Irene Sauvelle moves with her family to Cape House on the coast of Normandy, she's immediately taken by the beauty of the place--its expansive cliffs, coasts, and harbors. There, she meets a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,233 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
dark 79%
adventurous 61%
tense 32%
emotional 30%
sad 22%
challenging 13%
reflective 8%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 36%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.73

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