520 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781780221885
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Phoenix (an Imprint of Orion)
Publication date: 01 February 2012
Description
A phenomenal literary thriller exploring obsession in literature and love...and the cemetery of forgotten books... 'The Shadow of the Wind is a triumph of the storyteller's art...This book will change your life'Daily Telegraph 'Zafón's novel...
Community Reviews Summary of 26,030 reviews
Moods
adventurous 63%
dark 62%
emotional 50%
tense 40%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
challenging 13%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 10%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 22% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Police brutality, Violence, Domestic abuseModerate
Homophobia, Incest, MisogynyMinor
Death of parent520 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781780221885
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Phoenix (an Imprint of Orion)
Publication date: 01 February 2012
Description
A phenomenal literary thriller exploring obsession in literature and love...and the cemetery of forgotten books... 'The Shadow of the Wind is a triumph of the storyteller's art...This book will change your life'Daily Telegraph 'Zafón's novel...
Community Reviews Summary of 26,030 reviews
Moods
adventurous 63%
dark 62%
emotional 50%
tense 40%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
challenging 13%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 10%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 22% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Police brutality, Violence, Domestic abuseModerate
Homophobia, Incest, MisogynyMinor
Death of parent