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CarlosRuizZafon

Carlos Ruiz Zafón in 2008.

Carlos Ruiz Zafón (September 25, 1964-June 19, 2020) was a Spanish novelist, best known for his international bestseller The Shadow of the Wind, part of the “Cemetery of Forgotten Books” cycle. His works have been translated into more than forty languages, and have sold millions of copies around the world, making him one of the most widely read Spanish authors of his time.

Ruiz Zafón’s writing is characterized by a blend of mystery, fantasy, and romance, as well as a strong presence of Gothic elements. His works often take readers on journeys through a labyrinth of secrets, with characters and settings that are both captivating and captivatingly complex. His work has been praised for its vivid imagery and captivating storytelling, as well as for its deep exploration of themes such as love, death, and betrayal. Ruiz Zafón’s writing has been compared to that of authors such as Gabriel García Márquez and Isabel Allende, and his works have been met with critical and commercial success.

Works[]

  1. The Prince of Mist (1993)
  2. The Midnight Palace (1994)
  3. The Watcher in the Shadows (1995)
  4. 'Marina (1999)
  5. The Shadow of the Wind (2001)
  6. The Angel's Game (2008)
  7. The Prisoner of Heaven (2011)
  8. The Labyrinth of the Spirits (2018)
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