This is a tragic loss indeed to readers all over the globe. Thanks to Charles for a wonderful tribute to a truly gifted storyteller.
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R. I. P. Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Readers of the world have suffered a terrible loss.
Carlos Ruiz Zafon, the Spanish author of The Shadow of the Wind, died of cancer on June 19, 2020. He was a brilliant author, and his novel and the others in his series of the Cemetery of Forgotten books touched many readers.
I consider The Shadow of the Wind not only to be one of my favorite books, but also one of the best and most important novels. If you have not yet read it, you should. It would be the best way to pay homage to this brilliant writer.
Here is a quotation from that book: “Every book, every volume you see here, has a soul. The soul of the person who wrote it and of those who read it and lived and dreamed with it. Every time a book changes hands, every time…
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frenchc1955 said:
Thank you for reblogging this post!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I hated to, but I had to, if that makes sense Charles. I love the quote you used. I sense a reread coming on.
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cindy knoke said:
I need a book. Thank you and Charles. I will read it. May he rest in glorious peace.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It’s a wonderful book and series Cindy.
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beetleypete said:
I have that book on my Amazon wish list, based on a review I read on Olga’s blog. Sad to read he has died.
Best wishes, Pete.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
You’ve got to read it ASAP Pete. I know you’ll love it!
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fragglerocking said:
So sad, I read The Cemetery of the Forgotten series, just brilliant.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
And only 55!😔
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fragglerocking said:
😦
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foodinbooks said:
A terrible loss.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Sigh.😔
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foodinbooks said:
Yes. 😥
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Margie said:
Such sad news!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I didn’t even realize he was sick.😢
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Diana said:
Such sad news. I loved The Shadow of the Wind, I don’t think I have read anything else like that Its such a special book. Lovely tribute.
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