This book is one of my all time favourites. I alternated between reading the physical copy and listening to the audio version (when I was doing chores around the house or out and about walking) because I didn’t wanna put it down. The man who did the audio version was phenomenal and sounded to me like he pronounced all the Spanish words authentically. Amazing book 🤩🤩🤩

@WellTraveledBooks

2 жыл бұрын

I would love to reread this book in audio form! Just from hearing you talk about it sounds amazing! I am so glad that you liked this book too =) Have you read any of the others in the series?

@hadeel_K

2 жыл бұрын

@@WellTraveledBooks no I haven’t actually. Not yet 😊

I got this book about four years ago and kept putting off reading it because I didn't expect it to be very interesting. I ended up finishing it in just one week, and now it's become one of my favourite books. Thanks for the amazing review!

@WellTraveledBooks

5 ай бұрын

I am so happy to hear you enjoyed it! Sometimes we just need to be in the right mindset to read a book and I am happy to hear that you got there =)

The thing with the names comes from the original language. We non Spanish could confuse names that to Spanish speakers are quite different. As for names in Spanish try 100 years of solitude where I kept asking myself who ! THAT book changed my life, it made me see everything through magical eyes.

@WellTraveledBooks

Жыл бұрын

That is very true! The names are probably very different to Spanish speakers. I would probably keep a chart for 100 years of Solitude haha it sounds like I would be confused quickly! I want to read it someday soon though.

My Zafón-loving heart is beaming with joy! But this review…Ugh, just *chef’s kiss!* 🥰

@WellTraveledBooks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for introducing me to him! Now you'll get to continue to hear me gush while I read the rest of the series! =)

I’m so so excited to read this. It’s been on my tbr for a long time. I need to finally pick it up!

@WellTraveledBooks

2 жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes! Let me know how you like it once you get around to it =)

Mysteries aren't usually my first pick, but the spookiness and bookshop really intrigues me!!

@WellTraveledBooks

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto to that! I don't gravitate to mysteries but this one just entranced me from the very beginning.

Sounds like such a brilliant book! 1940s, dark, finding out about a book, sounds like a story which is right up my alley. I love atmospheric mysteries!

@WellTraveledBooks

2 жыл бұрын

You are right, I think it is something that you would really enjoy! =D

@Roma_eterna

2 жыл бұрын

It kind of reminds me of the Maltese Falcon if you’ve ever read that? Not necessarily about a book, but same atmospheric mystery regarding an object.

@AnneEWilliamson

2 жыл бұрын

@@Roma_eterna I haven't, but I watched the old film! I should read the Maltese Falcon!

@Roma_eterna

2 жыл бұрын

Dude @@AnneEWilliamson it may be right up your alley! ;)

My grandad being of Spanish origin gave me this book shortly before he died, having read this book I honestly was taken aback by how immersive the story is and it is my all time favourite book. One that will be passed down my family for generations to come!

@WellTraveledBooks

Ай бұрын

It really does feel like the perfect book to pass along within the generations! That is so special of your grandad =)

Extraordinary novel. Thanks!!

@WellTraveledBooks

28 күн бұрын

I am glad you liked it too!

I'm just about done. I've also loved it so much. I looked to see what was available for reviews and chose yours because it said no spoilers. I have 50 pages left and I don't want it to end!

@WellTraveledBooks

Жыл бұрын

Yaay! I hope that you were able to finish it and continued to enjoy it! =D It really is a book that feels incredibly magical.

@richarddalton3894

Жыл бұрын

It’s a tetralogy so plenty more to go at!

I would love to see what you think of the others. Zafon is my favorite author and he has so many more outside of this specific series.

@WellTraveledBooks

Жыл бұрын

I am very slowly reading through his books, as I know there is a limited amount of them. I just started reading the third book in this series this week!

Just finished this book, and it was an amazing experience.

@WellTraveledBooks

2 жыл бұрын

I am so happy that you enjoyed it too!

Great video 👍 I am looking for a copy of this book. Here in Korea i have to order from overseas. Could u tell me if this edition has a flexible spine? since I can't stand book spine cracks..^^

@WellTraveledBooks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And yes, it has a very flexible spine! I could easily have it open on the table without holding it down with my hands. I think that's part of why I had such a good experience reading this haha

@petitgarcon9675

2 жыл бұрын

@@WellTraveledBooks Thank you so much. I will order this edition^^

This is amazing book.

@WellTraveledBooks

Жыл бұрын

It really is!

Great review, I picked up this book today and couldn't put it down. Love it, surprised it's not made into a movie.

@WellTraveledBooks

8 ай бұрын

I never actually thought about that! It is the perfect book to be made into a movie. Maybe one day.

@juzharvey1418

8 ай бұрын

@@WellTraveledBooks especially a series(with the 4 books). You should start a petition aha

I loved this book as well even though I would get lost sometimes. At the time I read it the writing seemed dense but I couldn't give up lol.

@WellTraveledBooks

2 жыл бұрын

Haha it feels so gripping that it is hard to give up! I am so glad to hear you enjoyed it

Just finished this book, so good. Loved Fermin and Daniel's relationship.

@WellTraveledBooks

5 ай бұрын

i am so glad you liked it! their relationship was super special. are you planning on reading the rest of the series?

@paddymcconway8567

5 ай бұрын

@@WellTraveledBooks yes, actually I've just picked up Labrynth today to start, have you read it?

I'm in chapter 8 and so far finding dragging....... Not sure should I gave up!

@WellTraveledBooks

6 ай бұрын

It isn't a book for everyone! It isn't very fast paced and it is quite atmospheric. If that isn't your thing, I would say stop and read something that you will enjoy =)

@jennifersherborne8133

2 ай бұрын

It starts to get so good after about 100 pages. I wouldn’t give up. There’s so many twists and turns and you feel immersed in an infatuation of uncovering information along with Daniel. I listened to the audiobook which I really liked because of all of the pronunciation of places and people, and vivid dialogue or characters.

@khaledalhouli8816

2 ай бұрын

@@jennifersherborne8133 exactly it gets better after the 100 page. I enjoyed it a lot. Now the problem now is I”m not able to find something to read on the same level of the Shadow of the wind!! The Shadow of the Wind had sat the bar high!!

Is this book magical realism?

@LookingThroughOsLense

4 ай бұрын

And thanks for the review.

@WellTraveledBooks

4 ай бұрын

Hello, yes it has some magical realism in it

@WellTraveledBooks

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

This is the first book I read from 1 to last page

@saurabhvimal1008

5 ай бұрын

I read it like 5 years ago

@WellTraveledBooks

5 ай бұрын

that is so cool! did you enjoy it?

@saurabhvimal1008

5 ай бұрын

@@WellTraveledBooks yes i did 😀 can you recommend any mystery book

I read this a few years ago and then binged the rest of his books. I am currently stuck on the last book in the Labyrinth series because when it's over I will miss them ! I am currently an hour away from the end of the Audiobook version which makes me see even more in the story than when I read it. It is a 14+ hour long audio ! Here on YT.

@WellTraveledBooks

Жыл бұрын

Ooh I am glad you have been enjoying the entire series! I am going to pick up the third one this month but I feel the same way. I don't want them to end! I should listen to the audiobook while I read, that could be a fun experience if you say the audio makes you see the story even more =)

I hated this book, but I appreciate that I'm in the minority!

@WellTraveledBooks

2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to know why you hated it! =) I'm always curious about opposing views surrounding books

@danecobain

2 жыл бұрын

@@WellTraveledBooks I thought it was boring and overwritten and that the protagonist was a creep! I only finished it because it was for a buddy read ^_^

@WellTraveledBooks

2 жыл бұрын

@@danecobain Oh no! I have heard that critique before, I think either the writing works or doesn't for someone. And i can see the protagonist being a creep, maybe it depends on how someone interprets it? Not sure!

@danecobain

2 жыл бұрын

@@WellTraveledBooks It was the bit where he broke into his "love interest's" house and snuck into her bedroom, then got upset because she was having sex with the fiance that he knew that she had that got me. And then his dad encourage him to try to break them up. At least, that's what I seem to recall, it's been a while to be fair!