The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

Forgettable Indeed

Disappointing. The genre is uncertain without being creative. The story is complex without being interesting. The prose is increasingly trite as the book progresses. Improbable coincidences abound. The structure involves constant repetition rather than elucidation. I'm sure Zafon has the same editor as Donna Tartt, the one who allows the book to reach print about 60% too long. Talk about prolix! Don't let the first few chapters fool you. This book goes nowhere and has no discernible point except its own endless exposition. One in the eye for the listers of best sellers I'm afraid.

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