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The Shadow of the Wind
Book • 2001
The novel is set in 1945 Barcelona and revolves around Daniel Sempere, a young boy who discovers a mysterious book titled 'The Shadow of the Wind' by Julián Carax in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books.
As Daniel delves deeper into the book, he becomes obsessed with finding out what happened to Carax and his works, which have been systematically destroyed.
The story unfolds into a complex tale of love, tragedy, and mystery, involving a cast of characters including Daniel's friends and mentors, and the enigmatic figure of Lain Coubert.
The novel explores themes of literature, love, and the power of stories to shape lives.
As Daniel delves deeper into the book, he becomes obsessed with finding out what happened to Carax and his works, which have been systematically destroyed.
The story unfolds into a complex tale of love, tragedy, and mystery, involving a cast of characters including Daniel's friends and mentors, and the enigmatic figure of Lain Coubert.
The novel explores themes of literature, love, and the power of stories to shape lives.
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