A review by lilifane
Der dunkle Wächter by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

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

3.5

And again a very atmospheric read with spooky vibes, a mystery and a little magic. And once again I loooved the setting of the story. This time it was a small coastal town in 1937 France and the scenery that is described is absolutely beautiful. I miss the sea so much! I also enjoyed that automated toys were a part of the story. I looove those since I played Syberia... And I really like how they are used in the book. The mystery was okay. It was tragic, but something was missing for me and I couldn't put a finger on it for the longest time. Until I realized: I was not invested in the characters at all. Which is a little sad since I loved so many aspects and details of the story.
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