The Shadow of the Wind is by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. The first book in the historical fiction series The Cemetery of Forgotten Books. Wow! What a great book; the translation is beautifully done. Set during the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, a young bookseller's son is taken by his father to the secret Cemetery of Forgotten Books and allowed to choose a book for himself. He chooses a book called The Shadow of the Wind by the mysterious author Julian Carax. Soon he discovers someone is systematically locating every book Carax wrote and destroying them. Daniel sets out to discover the truth about his favorite author and protect his book. His search sets in motion a series of events that will change Daniel's life forever. A wonderful book! It is beautifully written, full of suspense, a book lover's delight.
Ratings: 11th grade - 10 out of 10 - P (profanity) - AC (mature thematic content) - V (violence).
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