"The Shadow of the Wind"

[Crocus]

On the radio this morning the book, "The Shadow of the Wind" (author Carlos Ruiz Zafon) was discussed.

It's a novel set in post-Spanish Civil War Barcelona. It's about a young boy called Daniel who's dad, just after the war, takes him to the secret Cemetery of Forgotten Books, a huge library of old, forgotten titles lovingly preserved. According to tradition, everyone initiated to this secret place is allowed to take one book from it, and must protect it for life. Daniel selects a book called "The Shadow of the Wind" by Julián Carax.

Apparently it's an excellent read and I was wondering if anyone has read this book?

[souter girl]

Oh yes and it is very good!

[Crocus]

Oh that's good to hear SG, thanks. I must go to the library on Monday, so will ask about it. x

[cindy]

Yes, its a really good read

[souter girl]

an amusing if slightly "bitchy" anecdote - a local book group (not mine I am glad to say, we are much more normal) were thinking about Shadow of the Wind when one rather snooty type said "Oh it's been a Richard and Judy choice, I don't think we want to go "down brow" do we"! It was pointed out to her that the Spanish author is regarded as a writer of important literature and it is highly prized as a piece of literature in its native language. Honestly, some people!

[Crocus]

The person who had a chat about this book on the radio yesterday morning couldn't say enough about this book and the author.xx

[cindy]

I've read quite a few Richard and Judy book club choice and some of them have been excellent. I think there is a lot of book snobbery around

[souter girl]

Hear hear!