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Carlos Ruiz Zafón

The Angel's Game

Carlos Ruiz ZafónFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

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Carlos Ruiz Zafón

The Angel's Game

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

672

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Barcelona, Spain • 1920s

Theme
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafón follows young crime novelist David Martín in 1920s and 1930s Barcelona as he navigates a complex and dangerous conspiracy involving an enigmatic publisher, a mysterious book, and his own terminal illness. Amid political turmoil, David's journey intertwines with love, betrayal, and Faustian bargains leading to dark, supernatural revelations. The novel includes themes of murder, terminal illness, and occultism.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.2

174,834 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafón is widely praised for its atmospheric settings and intricate plot. Critics compliment the novel's blend of mystery, gothic elements, and rich narrative. Some, however, find the storyline convoluted and the characters less compelling compared to Zafón's previous works. Overall, it's an engaging but complex read for fans of literary suspense.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Angel's Game?

Fans of The Shadow of the Wind or The Historian will relish The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. This atmospheric and intricate gothic novel is perfect for readers who appreciate dark, twisting plots set against a richly detailed historical backdrop. Its compelling blend of mystery, romance, and suspense will captivate those who enjoy deep literary narratives.

4.2

174,834 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

672

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Barcelona, Spain • 1920s

Theme
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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