Return to the gothic universe of the Cemetery of the Forgotten Books and the winding streets of Barcelona’s old quarter.

In an abandoned mansion at the heart of Barcelona, a young man – David Martin – makes his living by writing sensationalist novels under a pseudonym. The survivor of a troubled childhood, he has taken refuge in the world of books, and spends his nights spinning baroque tales about the city’s underworld. But perhaps his dark imaginings are not as strange as they seem, for in a locked room deep within the house, lie letters hinting at the mysterious death of the previous owner. Like a slow poison, the history of the place seeps into his bones as he struggles with an impossible love.

Then David receives the offer of a lifetime: he is to write a book with the power to change hearts and minds. In return, he will receive a fortune, perhaps more. But as David begins the work, he realises that there is a connection between this haunting book and the shadows that surround his home.

My thoughts on another version of this book: http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/8045589

This book, that's on the wishlist of one of the participants in Oppem's birthday group, is on its way to..... Ha, not telling yet!

Directly from BW-Books it hopefully is in time to participate in the festivities.
Happy Birthday!!

Thank you so much for your thoughtful gift! This author is a genius and I can't wait to read this!

Wow, well I don't know exactly what all to say on this one. It definitely messed with my mind---I'm still not totally sure I completely comprehend everything I just read...especially the "little girl twist" at the end. I still think Zafon is definitely a genius...but there was a LOT going on in this book and I've come away feeling pretty confused.

This book came to me with a lovely hand-painted bookmark that I just adore. It's very fitting for the setting of this book so I will let them travel together.

Reserving for the Books I've Read VBB.

Sending to rhythmbiscuit who chose it from the VBB. Enjoy!

To the finder of this book:

This book is gift, no strings attached, from me to you. You may keep it forever, pass it along to a friend, or release it into the wild to be found by someone else.

If you are new to BookCrossing, welcome! Enjoy the site, the book, and the BookCrossing community. I hope you'll join us...it's free! If you do, please consider using me, elizardbreath, as your referring member. You can even remain anonymous if you wish!

I hope you'll make a brief journal entry so all the previous and future readers can track this book's journey.

Thanks, and Happy BookCrossing! :)

Thank you for this book and for the gorgeous bookmark! I look forward to reading this novel.

Edited to add: I read about half this novel but didn’t finish. Sending it to another reader.

Sending this book to BooksandMusic. Enjoy!

Sorry, I forgot to journal I had it. Here is my review:

A magical realism type of thing, it tries real hard but does not succeed. So much was good about this book but the story line was brutally tangled and I think that was because at some point there was no more story. The author lost the plot.

Reserved for the Around the World book box

Decided to offer it in the ABC VBB instead.

Not selected in the ABC VBB so is going to a LFL.

LFL Release