The relationship between Daniel and his father, the bookshop owner, is the emotional anchor of the novel. It is a quiet, tender relationship built on sacrifice. Likewise, the relationship between Julián Carax and his mentor (the librarian) explores how chosen fathers can be more important than biological ones.
Carlos Ruiz Zafón Published: 2001 (Original Spanish) Genre: Gothic fiction, mystery, historical fiction, coming-of-age Ruiz Zafon Carlos - La Sombra Del Viento
The relationship between Daniel and his father, the bookshop owner, is the emotional anchor of the novel. It is a quiet, tender relationship built on sacrifice. Likewise, the relationship between Julián Carax and his mentor (the librarian) explores how chosen fathers can be more important than biological ones.
Carlos Ruiz Zafón Published: 2001 (Original Spanish) Genre: Gothic fiction, mystery, historical fiction, coming-of-age