A boy in postwar Barcelona finds a novel in a secret library and someone is burning every copy
What it is about
In 1945 Barcelona, young Daniel is taken by his father to the Cemetery of Forgotten Books and told to choose one. He picks a novel by Julián Carax, then learns that someone has been destroying all of the author’s books. His search for the truth leads him through the dark corners of the city.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who love books about books and rich settings.
What you will get
A big, atmospheric novel with mystery, romance and a city that feels alive. Plan to spend some time with it.
Behind the book
It was first published in Spanish in 2001 and became an international bestseller after its English edition appeared in 2004.
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The Shadow of the Wind Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Mystery & Thriller · Books · Barcelona · Secrets
Length
487 pages · ≈ 14 h
More about this book
Characters
Daniel Sempere, his friend Fermín and the mysterious author Julián Carax.
Setting
Barcelona in the 1940s and 1950s.
What makes it different
A love letter to books, written as a gothic mystery.
Feel
Atmospheric, romantic and shadowy.
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