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Sunday, May 14, 2006


A picture named Zafon.jpg Much better than The Da Vinci Code is the book by Carlos Ruiz Zafón La Sombra del Viento, The Shadow of the Wind.
It is a book about books, a book of mystery in the city of Gaudí; it's about the joy of reading in a period of political upheaval and personal tragedy. It is written with loving care and attention. It is a poetical book, with a wink to the gothic and the psychological. One should savour each word and flower of speech delicately.
This Spanish edition is a very fine edition in the best tradition of printing. It is embossed with the image of the dragon made by Gaudí for the Casa Güell.
I hope the English translator was equal to the task of rendering that poetical language.
The author has composed four piano pieces which you will find ready for download after you have successfully played this game. It's in Spanish. If you have trouble getting to the music, drop me a line.
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