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Book Review of The Shadow of the Wind

The Shadow of the Wind
Helpful Score: 2


This was a book I got lost in. A very atmospheric and absorbing story, beautifully written, but at the same time keeping a pace that didn't bog down. One of the reviews on the back cover (by Stephen King) describes it as "a novel where even the subplots have subplots" and that is an accurate description. The characters are rich and there are some shocking revelations along the way. The more I read, the harder to put down. It left me somewhat haunted when I finished. This was the first book I had read by this author, but I will be reading more!