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The Watcher in the Shadows (Niebla, #3)

Carlos Ruiz Zafón
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The Watcher in the Shadows (Niebla, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2014

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Carlos Ruiz Zafón

The Watcher in the Shadows (Niebla, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

289

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Normandy, France • 1930s

Publication Year

2014

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Watcher in the Shadows by Carlos Ruiz Zafón follows Irene, a young person who relocates to a French coastal village with their family. An old toymaker, his mysterious mansion, and hidden secrets soon pull Irene into a web of intrigue and danger. The story explores themes of friendship, courage, and the supernatural.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

25,304 ratings

66%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Carlos Ruiz Zafón's The Watcher in the Shadows has been praised for its atmospheric setting and captivating narrative, weaving elements of mystery and fantasy. Readers appreciate its rich, Gothic ambiance and compelling character development. However, some critique it for a slower pace and predictability in plot twists. Overall, it remains an enchanting read for fans of young adult fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Watcher in the Shadows (Niebla, #3)?

A reader who enjoys The Watcher in the Shadows by Carlos Ruiz Zafón likely appreciates atmospheric, suspenseful narratives with hints of the supernatural. Fans of Coraline by Neil Gaiman or The Graveyard Book will find a similarly enchanting yet eerie world, rich in gothic elements and emotional depth.

4.0

25,304 ratings

66%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

289

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Normandy, France • 1930s

Publication Year

2014

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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