Marina by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

336 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction mystery young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Marina by Carlos Ruiz Zafón is a captivating read for young adult mystery enthusiasts who appreciate atmospheric and suspenseful storytelling, dark and moody settings, and the thrill of uncovering hidden secrets, making it a perfect fit for fans of gothic and coming-of-age tales.

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Carlos Ruiz Zafon's haunting gothic mystery, which has long been a cult classic in Spain and is now an international bestseller. "We all have a secret buried under lock and key in the attic of our soul. This is mine."Fifteen-year-old Oscar Drai me...

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Community Reviews

4.06
based on 5,279 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 88%

dark: 77%

adventurous: 65%

emotional: 61%

sad: 55%

tense: 38%

reflective: 18%

challenging: 10%

inspiring: 4%

hopeful: 3%

funny: 2%

lighthearted: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

39% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

26% of readers chose Plot
61% of readers chose A mix
12% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

54% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

86% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

24% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
51% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

24% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
49% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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