The Shadow of the Wind
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The Back of the Book
Hidden in the heart of the old city of Barcelona is the 'Cemetery of Forgotten Books', a labyrinthine labrary of obscure and forgotten titles. To this library, a man brings his ten-year-old son, Daniel, one cold morning in 1945. Daniel is allowed to choose one book and from the dusty shelves pulls The Shadow of the Wind by Julian Carax. But as Daniel grows up, several people seem inordinately interested in his find. What begins as a case of literary curiosity turns into a rac e to find out the truth behind the life and death of Julian Carax and to save those he left behind.
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Hidden in the heart of the old city of Barcelona is the 'Cemetery of Forgotten Books', a labyrinthine labrary of obscure and forgotten titles. To this library, a man brings his ten-year-old son, Daniel, one cold morning in 1945. Daniel is allowed to choose one book and from the dusty shelves pulls The Shadow of the Wind by Julian Carax. But as Daniel grows up, several people seem inordinately interested in his find. What begins as a case of literary curiosity turns into a rac e to find out the truth behind the life and death of Julian Carax and to save those he left behind.
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On way to Annalee
I received this book as a RABCK from laura0141 a couple of days ago, but the excitement and chaos of another new puppy rather got in the way of me journalling it straightaway.
Thanks so much Laura, it looks great, I'm really looking forward to reading it.
Thanks so much Laura, it looks great, I'm really looking forward to reading it.
Journal Entry 5 by RubyBlueLady from Avebury, Wiltshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 12, 2006
I've given this book a well deserved ten out of ten. It is is a truly magnificent book, words fail me when it comes to sharing the superb story that seems to contain all that is excellent in story-telling, emotion, love, secrets, mystery and above all nail- biting suspense.
This is a book not to missed in your lifetime, read it.
This is a book not to missed in your lifetime, read it.
Danial is growing up in post war & revolution Barcelona, late 1940's early 50's.
His life is dominated by the events that follow on after his visit to the 'Cemetery of Forgotten Books', where he finds a mysterious book called 'Shadow of the Wind' by an even more mysterious and enigmatic author called Julian Carax.
This book has every thing, love, hate, violence, tenderness, cruelty, compassion, you name it. The characters are brilliantly portrayed. The story telling flows beautifully.
Translated from Spanish to English.
Next stop for this copy is Brazil.
His life is dominated by the events that follow on after his visit to the 'Cemetery of Forgotten Books', where he finds a mysterious book called 'Shadow of the Wind' by an even more mysterious and enigmatic author called Julian Carax.
This book has every thing, love, hate, violence, tenderness, cruelty, compassion, you name it. The characters are brilliantly portrayed. The story telling flows beautifully.
Translated from Spanish to English.
Next stop for this copy is Brazil.
Journal Entry 7 by RubyBlueLady at Controlled Release in Avebury, Wiltshire United Kingdom on Saturday, August 4, 2007
Released 16 yrs ago (8/2/2007 UTC) at Controlled Release in Avebury, Wiltshire United Kingdom
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I sent this by surface mail to a person in Brazil. Bon Voyage you wonderful book.
I sent this by surface mail to a person in Brazil. Bon Voyage you wonderful book.
Dear friend,
What a precious gift you share with us!
I am very sorry it has taken me so long to journal this book and thank you properly. I have had problems with Internet connection here were we live, 30 km from town; in this part of central Brazil Internet works wonderfully in the cities, but not outside them. Also, I am undergoing a very serious health situation which implies taking morphine to fight the pain in a growth in my right lower leg muscle. But here I am, thanking and wishing you the very best in life!
The book you sent will be read and passed on!
Love,
Onaldo
What a precious gift you share with us!
I am very sorry it has taken me so long to journal this book and thank you properly. I have had problems with Internet connection here were we live, 30 km from town; in this part of central Brazil Internet works wonderfully in the cities, but not outside them. Also, I am undergoing a very serious health situation which implies taking morphine to fight the pain in a growth in my right lower leg muscle. But here I am, thanking and wishing you the very best in life!
The book you sent will be read and passed on!
Love,
Onaldo
