I would give this book 4.5 stars. The story is a real heartbreaker. I really enjoyed the writer's manner of story telling such as death as a narrator,I would give this book 4.5 stars. The story is a real heartbreaker. I really enjoyed the writer's manner of story telling such as death as a narrator, girl's small world which somehow can be projected to the outside real worl if horror, love, survival, moral and finally ceasing the day. This story is a true survivor. I loved it!...more
I always struggle when it comes to reviewing the books which are so brilliant that want to kiss it, cherish it and keep it in the best place on the shI always struggle when it comes to reviewing the books which are so brilliant that want to kiss it, cherish it and keep it in the best place on the shelf. This is an unforgettable experience for those who have a chance to read this novel. It is sombre, mysterious, hearbreaking and very sad. It is sad not because of the storyitself rather than due to the such a precise reflection of the real world. Whilst reading it, I realised that I started loosing track between the reality and the Shadow of the Wind. It is an epic story which someday will be shortlisted for a must reading list at school! I do envy those who haven't read it yet! You better hurry! The Shadow in the Wind is an absolute masterpiece!...more