2015 Reading Challenge [Closed] discussion

I read The Shadow of the Wind and loved it. I've heard this second book is darker, but I'm excited to read it anyhow. I love how Carlos Ruiz Zafón writes.

I loved both of these books! Visiting Spain has moved to the top of my bucket list after reading these.

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Hey, Chris! I just finished The Angel's Game. I liked it almost as much as The Shadow of the Wind. Daniel's story and post-World War II setting were more interesting to me. A few people's comments had led me to believe that this second book was not connected to the first one. It was totally connected to Daniel's story! I was glad to learn his parents' background and to see Gustavo Barceló again and Isaac from the Cemetery of Forgotten Books. I think it's very possible we shall see David Martin and Cristina again! I liked the twist with Diego Marlasca's identity. Sometimes Zafon's plot twists tangle my brain until I wonder if I really know what's going on at all. I think he could tone them down a bit for the average Joe/Jenny reader :) (hide spoiler)]

One more comment...I think this second book was not written as "poetically" as the first. I loved Zafon's use of language in the first book. The Angel's Game had a more masculine voice. Details are not abundant except for descriptions of the architecture, which I tend to skim. I'd like to know more about the architecture of Barcelona, but since I don't, I skim the text and don't get bogged down in researching what the buildings would've looked like.