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Mystery & Thriller· Spain

The Shadow of the Wind

by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Aggregate Editorial Score77/100
★National Book Award
Published 2005528 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 2005, The Shadow of the Wind established Carlos Ruiz Zafón as one of the defining voices in mystery & thriller. A young boy in postwar Barcelona discovers a novel by a forgotten author named Julián Carax and becomes obsessed with finding the man who has been destroying all copies of his books. Zafón's beloved international bestseller is a labyrinthine gothic thriller soaked in literary love. Themes of books, Barcelona, mystery run through the work. The book has received recognition from National Book Award 2005 and Kirkus Reviews 2001.

Book Details

AuthorCarlos Ruiz Zafón
Published2005
Country of Origin🇪🇸 Spain
LanguageEnglish
Pages528
Category🔍 Mystery & Thriller
ISBN9780143034902
Editorial Score77/100
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🔍 Mystery & Thriller

Suspenseful fiction built around crime, detection, and hidden truths.

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Country of Origin

🇪🇸 Spain

This book is part of Spain's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

National Book Award
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200563
Kirkus Reviews
notable · global
20019
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Shadow of the Wind about?

A young boy in postwar Barcelona discovers a novel by a forgotten author named Julián Carax and becomes obsessed with finding the man who has been destroying all copies of his books. Zafón's beloved international bestseller is a labyrinthine gothic thriller soaked in literary love.

Who wrote The Shadow of the Wind?

The Shadow of the Wind was written by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, from Spain. First published in 2005.

What awards has The Shadow of the Wind won?

The Shadow of the Wind has received the following awards and honours: National Book Award 2005; Kirkus Reviews 2001.

Is The Shadow of the Wind worth reading?

The Shadow of the Wind is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 71/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 2 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in books, Barcelona, mystery.

Where can I buy The Shadow of the Wind?

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What category is The Shadow of the Wind?

The Shadow of the Wind is classified as Mystery & Thriller. Suspenseful fiction built around crime, detection, and hidden truths.

What country is The Shadow of the Wind from?

The Shadow of the Wind originates from Spain's literary tradition. Explore more books from Spain on our country page.

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