The Shadow of the Wind - Carlos Ruiz Zafon
“Every book, every volume you see here, has a soul.” // (pause – let that sink in) The soul of the person who wrote it, and of those who read it and lived and dreamed with it. // (soft breath) Tonight, we step into the fog-draped streets of post-war Barcelona // (slightly slower, dramatic) through the pages of The Shadow of the Wind , a masterpiece by Spanish author Carlos Ruiz Zafón . // (pause, let the name resonate) Carlos Ruiz Zafón (1964–2020) was born in Barcelona , a city that would later breathe life into his stories . // (pause) He began with young adult fiction , but in 2001, with The Shadow of the Wind , he captured the hearts of readers worldwide . // (slightly slower, awe in tone) Translated into over forty languages , the novel became an instant sensation . // (pause) The first in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books series, it introduced Zafón’s signature blend of mystery, romance, history, and literary philosophy . // (soft, reflective tone) In 1945 , a young boy named...