In post-war Barcelona, a young boy named Daniel discovers a mysterious novel, The Shadow of the Wind, only to learn that someone has been systematically destroying every copy of the author's works. As he delves into the book's secrets, Daniel becomes entangled in a dark, decades-old mystery of love, betrayal, and revenge that mirrors the story within the pages. Atmospheric, haunting, and full of twists, Carlos Ruiz Zafón's novel is a captivating ode to literature and its secrets.

00:00 Intro

01:30 A Game: WAS THE BOOK BANNED?

26:43 Who was Carlos Ruiz Zafón, the author?

32:30 A deep dive into the plot of The Shadow of the Wind

01:18:10 Dramatic Reading: Javier and His Mother

01:20:18 Our verdict on the first half of The Shadow of the Wind

This week's book: The Shadow of the Wind

The author: Carlos Ruiz Zafón

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