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First of all this is not a book for people who are looking for only a good story but for those who appreciate the art of reading in a whole new level. This book is meant for those who can pick it up and see it not only as a means to another world but can also take pleasure from the eloquent writing style that takes you there. When I decided to read this book I had not the least idea of what to expect. I was not familiar with the author's other works and on top of that it was a translated work and not the author's original sentences as he meant it to be. I for one have always maintained the idea that translated works can never capture the writer's essence and leaves a whole lot unsaid. Despite the fact that I have come across many translated works that I have enjoyed thoroughly I have held on this belief with blind conviction which this book has managed to coax out of me. There is not much room for criticism in its pages and it is almost perfect except for certain flaws that stopped me from giving it five stars. From the very first page the author reels you in with the a sense of simplicity where you witness a young boy who recently lost his mother and trying to come in terms with the fact that he can't remember her face accompanying his father who tries to substitute his son's pain with curiosity. He takes his 11 year old son Daniel to a secret place known as the "Cemetery Of Forgotten Books" a sanctuary for book that are left to be forgotten by the world and kept alive by a set of selected few who are privileged to know about them. As a tradition every newcomer has to adopt a book on their first visit which they have to care for till the end of their life and Daniel finds himself inexplicably drawn to the work of a lesser known author Julian Carax called "The Shadow of the Wind". In its pages Daniel finds a mesmerizing world which makes an impression on him and he decides to embark on journey to hunt down all the works by Julian Crux. The further he progresses on his quest he comes to the realization that the book in his possession may be the only copy left of Julian Carax's work as all the other copies have been hunt down and burnt by a mysterious figure who calls himself Lain Coulbert which is one of the characters in "Shadow of The Wind" and is none other than the prince of darkness himself. The more involved Daniel(protagonist)becomes the more he puts him self in danger and the only thing that can save him is the truth about the enigmatic author Julian Carax himself. Thus begins a journey with mystery and suspense at every turn that keeps you hooked to the very last page. It consists of a number of subplots all of which achieve a satisfiable end. The only flaw that I can mention for this book is that when it comes to divulging the truth instead of giving it out in small portions large chunks of information is given out all at once which makes it difficult to comprehend. The writing style is articulate and I would recommend it for any one looking for a great read with a tinge of mystery and intrigue.