The Prisoner of Heaven
By Carlos Ruiz Zafón
- Release Date: 2012-07-10
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
“A deep and mysterious novel full of people that feel real. . . .An enthralling read and a must-have for your library. Zafón focuses on the emotion of the reader and doesn’t let go.” — Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Internationally acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author Carlos Ruiz Zafón creates a rich, labyrinthine tale of love, literature, passion, and revenge, set in a dark, gothic Barcelona, in which the heroes of The Shadow of the Wind and The Angel's Game must contend with a nemesis that threatens to destroy them.
Barcelona, 1957. It is Christmas, and Daniel Sempere and his wife, Bea, have much to celebrate. They have a beautiful new baby son named Julián, and their close friend Fermín Romero de Torres is about to be wed. But their joy is eclipsed when a mysterious stranger visits the Sempere bookshop and threatens to divulge a terrible secret that has been buried for two decades in the city's dark past.
His appearance plunges Fermín and Daniel into a dangerous adventure that will take them back to the 1940s and the early days of Franco's dictatorship. The terrifying events of that time launch them on a search for the truth that will put into peril everything they love, and will ultimately transform their lives.
Reviews
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5By Dough DRTAnd you will be transported to a Barcelona most of us have never experienced. Such a well written story of friendship, family and Spain, more than fifty years ago. But I'm making it sound so silly, and this is not a silly book. It's very deep and moving, and I will read more by this author!Prisoner from heaven
5By StmarcetNo need for a long review. Truly Zafon at his best. Captivating.Prisoner of Heaven
5By hannah and kayleeThis was a quick, page turning read! After reading The Shadow of the Wind, I was excited to read another Zafon novel. I can't wait to read The Angel's Game next!Incomplete
2By Leon6899Having read the other 2 books of the saga this is for sure the most disappointing in terms of completion of the story. I guess the author needs to charge additional $12.99 for his next book in order to tells us how it ends. It feels like a scam.Great Read
5By Johhny MIf you liked Shadow of the Wind and The Angel's Game then grab a copy, a warm cup of coffee and enjoy. You will not be disappointed.Way too short!
3By Tazzie72I love the style of writing, and I relished the other 2 books in the series....my heart fell when I saw this book was half the length of the others. That being said....it closes some loops in the story line and it's a must read if you enjoyed the other two......but I so wanted more.......Special reading !
5By BeeshorAs all the books Carlos Ruiz Zafon wrote, this one is once again a beautiful one ! Hard to put down once you start it ! Imagination, sensibility and beauty together with deep knowledge of history and a great love for Barcelona makes a really unique work of art from each of Carlos Ruiz Zafon's books.