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UPC:720238101309
Condition:Used
Genre:Action & Adventure
Platform:Sega Genesis
Region:NTSC (N. America)
SKU:GEN_EL_VIENTO
———This game is fully cleaned, tested & working. Includes the Disc/Cartridge Only. May have some minor scratches/scuffs.This description was last updated on October 28th, 2020.
| Weight | 8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Condition | Used |
| Product Type | |
| Platform | Sega Genesis |
| ESRB Rating | Not Rated |
| Players | 1 |
| Genre | Action & Adventure |
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A friend was reading a later book by Zafon, but I read some reviews, and most said that book wasn’t as good as "The Shadow of the Wind" so I thought I would read this first. It’s good, the plot moves along, the characters are well-defined, consistent within themselves, and interesting. The conflicts are compelling and there is an air of mystery that draws me in. Zafon is an interesting writer, and occasionally comes up with an original image. (At one point, he refers to "the perpetual grin" of a piano.)Still, I wouldn’t call this a great novel. I wouldn’t even say "I can’t put it down." At this writing, I’m only about half-way through the book, so it could always move me by the ending.
This author creates a story that has many twists and turns with the ending not evident until the end. I highly recommend this exciting book.
Allow me pause to vent, fellow reviewers: Exactly what did you expect from a book with a Stephen king blurb across the cover? A new Cervantes, Joyce, Proust, Faulkner? Please. I bought and read this book knowing full well that I was entering a realm that did not aspire to “high art” but was meant to pull me into a breathtaking, mesmerising story. This feat Zafon accomplishes superlatively well, so much so that, having finished it, I feel haunted by wartime Barcelona and the characters who populate it in this book.Anybody reading this review will know the plot by now. There’s no point in my rehashing it. But I would like emphasize the facets that make this a great story rather than a merely good story:1. The Erotic, to which nobody seems to have given much heed. Daniel’s (and Julian’s) growth through adolescence and the mysterious, beatific visions of women with whom both of them first fall in love are handled most elegantly here. – No, I’m not elevating Zafon to the rarified airs of Dante and his Beatrice or Petrarch and his Lara. – But without this element of poetic eroticism permeating it, the story would fall flat.2. The bibliophilic theme, which others have (inevitably) noticed. If you have not felt at times as Daniel has, “…like someone who has escaped into the pages of a novel because those whom he needs to love seem nothing more than ghosts inhabiting the mind of a stranger” at least a few times in your life, then you will miss out on much of the story’s allure.
This is a hard one to write a review for. It took me a year of starting and stopping to get through the first third to half of the book. I had a really hard time with the style and syntax, which seemed contrived, but is probably the result of translation, rather than the writer’s true style. The set up of the main story, Daniel’s discovery of Julian Carax and his works, as well as Daniel’s own escapades, were at times lengthy. However, the second half, as the mysteries started to be revealed, flew by.
As a fan of Southern Gothic Literature I didn’t find it too hard to enjoy this piece of Gothic Lit, but I found myself immensely enjoying the writing as well. When I read a line or paragraph in a novel that I enjoy I usually make a little dog-ear on the page, and for this novel, it looks like dozens of people are sharing one copy and have randomly stopped at different places. So, I have to recommend this novel on the beautiful prose alone.However, the story is fantastic in that there is mystery, devotion, murder, love, hopelessness, sadness, redemption, and vengeance all woven throughout plots, subplots, and unique characters.Even in cases where I couldn’t stand a character, I can empathize with them, feel sorry for them, or even hate them with a glorious passion that had me continually turning pages in the hopes that these poor souls are able to lift themselves up, solve a mystery that haunts them, break free from their love of a lackluster life, and in some cases, get what they have coming.What kept this from being a 5 start rating was that, since a great deal of backstory is needed, there are sections where characters will wax eloquent about scenes from their past which sheds light for both our main characters and the reader, but I didn’t like how questions were quickly answered in these flashbacks. These stories from the characters are wonderfully written and capture your attention, but my only complaint is rather than getting a few slices of our literary pizza here and t.
“The Shadow of the Wind” begins in 1945 in Barcelona, still reeling from the effects of the Spanish Civil War. Ten-year-old Daniel Sempere lives with his father above his book store. One day, his father takes him to a secret place called “The Cemetery of Forgotten Books,” a labyrinthine library of old, forgotten books salvaged by a few lovers of books. Daniel is told he can take one book. It is there he discovers a book, “The Shadow of the Wind” by Julian Carax, that will change the course of his life. After he has read the book, he is fascinated with the story and decides to learn more about the book’s author. Carax is a failed author whose books never sold. Nevertheless, young Daniel learns that a mysterious stranger who has given himself the name of a Carax character has been systematically destroying copies of the books.The story is an ode to literature. Zafon weaves a magical story of fate and romance, with many subplots. Zafon is a gifted wordsmith. He conjures up some very interesting characters; the most memorable being a homeless man named Fermin who Daniel befriends. Overall, the book is very satisfying, but ultimately doesn’t really deliver as one might have expected. Despite its strengths, the story seems to be lacking whatever it is that makes a book truly special. Perhaps the biggest problem I had was with how Zafon chose to reveal the mystery of the Carax books, through an unbelievably long letter that is found. Once the letter has been read, much.
I have to tell you, I bought this book after I saw in the opening credits of Liam Neeson’s movie, "The Commuter." I thought, "If it’s good enough for Liam, it’s good enough for me, ha!"I really enjoyed the book. It’s not action packed but the story is incredibly absorbing and extremely well written. The only reason for the four stars is that it does drag in many parts. In addition, and this is no knock against the author or this book (it’s a knock against me!) the writing is incredibly advanced! It took me a while to read this because there were many times I had to put it down because I felt like I was reading a text book! and my head was too full =) However, I continued through it, and I am glad I did! Definitely recommend this story!
Carlos Ruiz Zafón, born in Barcelona in 1964, is known as one of Spain’s most successful contemporary writers whose works have been published in 45 countries. His first novel “Prince of the Mist” (1993) earned the Edebé prize for young adult fiction. He has authored an additional three young adult novels, the last “Marina” published in 1999. “The Shadow of the Wind” (2001) is Zafón’s first novel written for adults; a second adult novel published in 2008 was entitled “The Angels Game” and his latest novel “The Prisoner of Heaven” (2011). Zafón, while a native of Spain, has lived in Los Angeles since 1993 where he has been developing his writing career.”The Shadow of the Wind” is a novel of the mystery/intrigue/love story genre. It is narrated in the first person by the main character of the work; dialog is denoted and is attributable to the person speaking. The writing style is variably complex with many descriptive passages drawing vivid depictions of persons and places; a talent attributable to the author’s penchant for film and screen plays. Although described as an “adult” novel, the writing invokes the author’s previous entry into literature writing for young adults. The composition liberally draws from the persona of young characters in the story and invokes that subtlety in the overall cast of the writing.The tale takes place in Barcelona during the early 1900’s and extends to about 1958. At its heart, the story is about a small cadre of young men brought togethe.
This is a series of 4 novels and this is the first and a wonder of the mind. I love the city Barcelona and the series takes place there through generations of books shops and well anyone who likes magical realism an books will be intrigued and maybe enthralled by the tales.
This one kept me guessing most of the way through, and while I sometimes got lost in keeping tract of the many characters, I enjoyed the adventure of discovering the solution. Great if you love puzzles.
Ronnie Tyler –
I absolutely loved this story! The 82nd book I’ve read in 2018, and one of the best so far. A complex, spiraling story-within-a-story, I loved every page of this one. Two more books in this series and I’ll read them. Highly recommended.
MsLynn –
Read this book a few years ago in paperback. Wanted on my Kindle to read again. It’s one of those books you want to experience again. If you love books and love to read you will love this book. Have also read others by this author. If you like books that are like a movie in your mind while reading you will love this one. The Cemetery of Forgotten books give you a visual that will live in your mind forever.
Christopher Alexander –
What more could I possibly add to 877 reviews that will help illuminate your appreciation of this book?I stumbled onto this book by accident, and what a joy! The author writes incredibly well and the story is amazing. I usually get lost when there is a combination of past/present and a lot of characters. Somehow, I managed to stay with the storyline here.How can you not read a book where one of the first paragraphs reads, “One of the pitfalls of childhood is that one doesn’t have to understand something to feel it. By the time the mind is able to comprehend what happened, the wounds of the heart are already too deep.”Simply amazing.Anyhow, this is a great book. Good character development, nice flow, and an incredible story. Enjoy.
Jessica I. Diaz –
I unlike many people that write reviews, am not an avid reader but a passionate one. I love to immerse myself in books that make me live out and experience what the words spell out. It does not happen often but I have found new life in the emotional rollercoaster that Mr. Zafon has put me through. The author’s vocabulary is beyond expectation at times. You will feel like you lived in Barcelona by the time you are done. I lived, cried, and loved with Daniel and his story and I know you will too. I will also never forget Fermin and his antics, which will make you want a friend like him! This author demonstrates a magnificent ease to tell a story so complete with sexual desire, passion, sadness and the ultimate resolution and satisfaction of resolve, that you will crave more. I know I have.
S. Davidson –
The only reasons I gave this 4 rather than 5 stars are these: The book is a translation so I found some small places where the writing seemed a bit stilted with commas scattered in weird places–which bugs me. Also, and more importantly, I found the concept of a cemetery of lost books to be a bit silly. Lastly, it took a LONG time to get into the book. Since the prose was excellent, I went with it and read on; something I will only do if the writer is excellent, and this writer does write brilliantly.If you have patience and love to read a book with lots of intertwined stories, you will love "The Shadow of the Wind." It is beautifully written and well worth the time it takes to be "drawn in" to the story.
J. E. Whipple –
It is a well-thought out mystery. Who is trying to burn every book written by Julián Carax, and why? What danger are Daniel Sempere and his friends in because he is known to possess the last copy of Carax’s masterpiece "The Shadow of the Wind"? How has he become a target for the murderous Chief Inspector Fumero? The mystery spans two generations and all strata of Barcelona’s populace.The book is populated with numerous characters, and about halfway through, I felt there were so many that had come in and out of the story that I had lost track of them and wasn’t sure who was who among the lesser characters. But the rest of the story brought them into focus and made connections clear. After a slow start, with a number of suspenseful moments, it became increasingly gripping as the mystery was solved, with a satisfying dénouement.The author makes frequent references to locations and streets on the city. If they are not fictional names, it is tantalizing not to know the geography of the city.
Steve –
The Shadow of the Wind tells the story of a boy named Daniel who discovers a book of the same title and becomes obsessed with it and its author, the mysterious Julián Carax. Early on we learn that all books by Julián Carax are very rare and becoming more so with each passing day, since someone is methodically buying and burning every copy he can lay his hands on. Why this is happening is the underlying mystery which drives the plot forward. Carlos Ruiz Zafon masterfully reveals plot elements a little at a time as they are discovered by Daniel. Readers of this novel will be introduced to a whole host of well fleshed out and interesting characters in both Daniel’s timeline and past events as they are related to Daniel by other characters who each know bits and pieces of the mystery surrounding Julián. Both stories (Julián’s and Daniel’s) are complex and interesting. This is one fulfilling read! 5/5
MsGriz –
One of our favorite books. Carlos Luis Zafon is so descriptive that you’ll feel as if you’ve been to Spain. We actually were in Spain after reading this book and even though it was about 70 years after the book’s time period, we still could recognize much of the Barcelona he described. You’ll feel as if you know the characters personally after reading this book. Years after reading the book, if one of my family members mentioned Fermin, I’d instantly miss him and what book lover wouldn’t fantasize about a cementary of forgotten books? I highly recommend this book
Marmee –
This is a book that will stay in my memory. The writer is reminiscent of Dickens. Characters are full of life and of light and dark. The story unfolds and keeps you always wanting more. Not too fond of the way he is about religion but that seems to be the way of the world now. Looking forward to what this writer has to offer in the future.
Rob G. –
You know those books where you pick ’em up and then you discover five hours have passed and you’re late getting ready for work? This is that book.Mr Zafon’s book is engrossing, the characters are so rich you feel you know them, and can picture them in your mind, even the villains. His descriptions of post-war Barcelona is so deliciously evocative, you can feel yourself riding the trams through the neighbourhoods to follow the characters around in that place and time.When you finish this book, you will feel torn away from friends when you close the cover. However, you can reunite with them again in Zafon’s "The Prisoner Of Heaven" which picks up with the characters.HIghly recommend this if you love mystery, adventure and well-drawn characters.