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mariandiepb's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
theirrelevantme's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
elphie_'s review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
laurenceaa's review against another edition
5.0
What a completely beautiful and enchanting novel. I’ve never really read anything ‘gothic’ to be honest, but I had read Zafon’s ‘Shadow of the Wind’ (also an incredible read)…
Although both very different novels, both books pay incredible homage to the city of Barcelona and its history that fills it’s streets. Zafon captures this absolutely perfectly l.
Marina was not what I expected at all, and not in a bad way! I loved how there were parts in the book to keep your heart racing, parts where a beautiful friendship and romance is blessing and parts in which your heart just wants to break.
I’ve read this as part of a book club and I cannot wait to discuss this book with fellow readers!
I highly recommend this book as a summer holiday read, it’s gripping and a really beautiful story.
Although both very different novels, both books pay incredible homage to the city of Barcelona and its history that fills it’s streets. Zafon captures this absolutely perfectly l.
Marina was not what I expected at all, and not in a bad way! I loved how there were parts in the book to keep your heart racing, parts where a beautiful friendship and romance is blessing and parts in which your heart just wants to break.
I’ve read this as part of a book club and I cannot wait to discuss this book with fellow readers!
I highly recommend this book as a summer holiday read, it’s gripping and a really beautiful story.
kelsdejong's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
jm65's review against another edition
5.0
He vuelto a este libro después de muchos años y la historia me ha seguido atrapando como el primer día. Germán y Óscar, unidos por el hilo de Marina, se han convertido en amigos míos, unos que conocí una vez.
La verdad está a salvo de la gente.
La verdad está a salvo de la gente.
didipooka's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
So beautiful. I don't want to give anything away - the writing is poetic, drawing you onto the streets of Barcelona and you can't help but be enamoured by Oscar and Marina. The story explores love, family, friendship, loss, and all the ways in which we process grief. Read it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Violence, Blood, and Death of parent
darthvale's review against another edition
5.0
4,5 stelline!
Questo libro mi ha entusiasmato dalla prima pagina e mi ha fatto passare momenti pieni d'ansia. Mi ha trasportato in una storia emozionante, paurosa, fantastica e triste. Zafón ci ha messo un pizzico in più di fantasia (e orrore, oserei dire) che hanno dato al romanzo quel particolare speciale. Ovviamente, non è mancata una lacrimuccia nel finale e, a questo punto, penso che sarà così per tutte le storie di quest'autore. Forse è anche per questo che mi piace tanto: ci fa vedere come la vita, la maggior parte delle volte, non è giusta e che non si ha sempre il lieto fine.
Questo libro mi ha entusiasmato dalla prima pagina e mi ha fatto passare momenti pieni d'ansia. Mi ha trasportato in una storia emozionante, paurosa, fantastica e triste. Zafón ci ha messo un pizzico in più di fantasia (e orrore, oserei dire) che hanno dato al romanzo quel particolare speciale. Ovviamente, non è mancata una lacrimuccia nel finale e, a questo punto, penso che sarà così per tutte le storie di quest'autore. Forse è anche per questo che mi piace tanto: ci fa vedere come la vita, la maggior parte delle volte, non è giusta e che non si ha sempre il lieto fine.