Wind Shadow

Author: Sa Feng
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: A book is a mirror, and people can only see their own hearts within it. In post-World War II Barcelona, Daniel's eleventh birthday, his father takes him to the "Cemetery of Forgotten Books," a library dedicated to collecting various books that have been forgotten by the world. Under his father's encouragement, Daniel picks a novel by Julian Carax titled Shadow of the Wind, and he becomes deeply captivated by it. He then begins to search for other works by the same author, only to be surprised to discover a deformed man named "Garp" searching for all of Carax's books and intending to burn them to the ground. And Daniel's copy of Shadow of the Wind may be the last one left. What began as a simple literary quest for roots unexpectedly opens the door to a terrifying adventure into Barcelona's dark past. As the outline of the mysterious author Julian gradually emerges, Daniel's life begins to overlap with his, and if the truth is not uncovered in time, his closest loved ones will become victims of murder, magic, and madness. This is a legendary journey in pursuit of the soul hidden within the book. Amidst the light and shadow of Barcelona, human nature, love, and hatred intertwine, drifting like shadows in the wind. Former German Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Fischer, horror master Stephen King, and others have highly praised this book. The Spanish Ambassador to China, Elices, has written a passionate preface for it, and renowned scholar Yu Qiuyan has strongly recommended it and inscribed the title. A global literary masterpiece sweeping over 50 countries in the 21st century, with over 7 million copies sold. It has long been at the top of bestseller lists, maintaining its popularity for years. A dazzling novel that has moved 7 million readers worldwide. A moving story that blends thriller, mystery, history, pure love, and existentialism, drifting like shadows in the wind. Because of The Da Vinci Code, we touch the subtle traces of medieval painting; because of The Kite Runner, we feel the warmth and subtlety of the Muslim world; because of Shadow of the Wind, we embark on a journey of exploring love and friendship with a book lover in the fog and sunshine of Barcelona. A book is a mirror, and people can only see their own hearts within it. In post-World War II Barcelona, Daniel's eleventh birthday, his father takes him to the "Cemetery of Forgotten Books".