The Angel's Game: The Cemetery of Forgotten Books 2 by Carlos Ruiz Zafon Paperba

Description: The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon From the author of the beloved classic The Shadow of the Wind, The Angels Game takes us back to Barcelona in the turbulent 1920s and the Gothic universe of the Cemetery of the Forgotten Books FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A heady brew of detective thriller, supernatural horror tale, magical realist fable and a heartbreaking love story DAILY MAILReaders familiar with The Shadow of the Wind will find themselves back in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books where, from a labyrinthine library, volumes seem to select their readers . . . rattling good gothic fun SPECTATORIn an abandoned mansion in the heart of Barcelona, a young man, David Martín, makes his living by writing sensationalist novels under a pseudonym. The survivor of a troubled childhood, he spends his nights spinning baroque tales about the citys underworld. But perhaps his dark imaginings are not as strange as they seem, for in a locked room deep within the house lie photographs and letters hinting at an unsolved mystery.Like a slow poison, the history of the place and an impossible love bring David close to despair. But then he receives a letter from a reclusive French editor who makes him the offer of a lifetime . . .Will grip you from start to finish DAILY EXPRESS Notes Set in Barcelona in the turbulent 1920s, a young man, David Martin, makes his living writing novels under a pseudonym. But perhaps his dark imaginings are not as strange as they seem; in a locked room deep within his house, a bundle of letters hint at the mysterious death of the previous owner. As Martin gets the offer of a lifetime, the history of the house starts seeping into his life. Was a Sunday Times bestseller in HB. Entirely original and surprisingly moving, that holds the readers expectations until the final twist Observer Author Biography CARLOS RUIZ ZAFON was born in Barcelona and is the award-winning author of five books. After Don Quixote, The Shadow of the Wind is the most successful Spanish novel ever, and has sold ten million copies worldwide. It has been translated into over forty languages, received numerous international awards and has been on the bestseller lists of several countries for more than four years. Review Those who were hooked on Zafóns The Shadow of the Wind will be similarly entranced by The Angels Game . . . Surprising and bittersweet, its as potent as an Audrey Niffenegger novel, with a nod to a certain nineteenth-century romance * Psychologies *Starts off as an intelligent literary thriller, but morphs into action-packed adventure with a hefty body count * Daily Express *Draws with relish on all the conventions beloved of Wilkie Collins, Dickens . . . then weaves them into something entirely original and surprisingly moving * Observer *The prose is intelligent but unpretentious, and the author is clear in his intentions to provide a rollicking, fun read . . . the novels themes address the power of narrative, and many sharp lines pertain to storytelling . . . hugely enjoyable * Daily Telegraph *In this book about books, Zafón writes about Spains harrowing history with literary aplomb * The Times *Revisits some of Zafóns much loved urban landscapes in old Barcelona. Yet this novel stands alone, a complement or even an antagonist to its forerunner. If the previous book celebrated the ecstasies of reading then this one - no less in love with literature, and no less crammed with archetypal plots - explores the agonies of writing * Independent *Readers familiar with The Shadow of the Wind will find themselves back in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, the echo of Eco where, from a labyrinthine library, volumes seem to select their readers . . . rattling good gothic fun * Spectator *The tale is rich, evocative and literate, with Great Expectations and Faust among its more nakedly displayed influences. Zafón is a great describer, with a cinematic flair for murders and sexual encounters * Evening Standard *Sultry days are made for chunky pageturners such as The Angels Game . . . It unfolds in Twenties Barcelona where a young man undertakes to write a book that will change peoples lives. The task is daunting and the stakes perilously high * Daily Mail *The Angels Game weaves the conventions of Wilkie Collins and Dickens into something original and surprisingly moving. -- Stephanie Merritt * OBSERVER *Beyond plentiful shocks and thrills, Zafon niftily treads the fine line between a story of paranormal events and one of psychological delusion. -- Boyd Tonkin * INDEPENDENT *This is a gothic, page-turning, supernatural thriller...there is plenty here to keep Zafon fans happy. * PRESS ASSOCIATION * Promotional The stunning new novel from the internationally bestselling author of THE SHADOW OF THE WIND. Details ISBN0753826496 Year 2010 ISBN-10 0753826496 ISBN-13 9780753826492 Media Book Publication Date 2010-04-29 Publisher Orion Publishing Co Pages 544 Format Paperback UK Release Date 2010-04-29 Imprint Weidenfeld & Nicolson Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2010-04-29 NZ Release Date 2010-04-29 Subtitle The Cemetery of Forgotten Books 2 Author Carlos Ruiz Zafon DEWEY 863.64 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:26535662;

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