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Marina (14+)

Marina (14+)

Our Review

Marina is a suspense novel woven with threads of love, melancholy, and extraordinary sensibility. Carlos Ruiz Zafón’s unmistakable prose transports us to Barcelona in the 1980s, enveloping us in an atmosphere so vivid that one feels they could walk its streets and breathe its mist.

For the author himself, this was one of his most beloved and personal works. Although initially published as a young adult novel, over time Marina has transcended any label. Today, it is a cult read for both young people and adults, and many readers consider it even more intense and moving than the famous tetralogy of The Shadow of the Wind.

The romantic component, so characteristic of Zafón, permeates the story with a delicacy that makes it beat with a life of its own, turning it into a read capable of moving readers of any age.

Book Details

Synopsis

During a walk, Óscar Drai, a young boarding school student, stumbles upon an enigmatic mansion in forgotten Barcelona. There, he meets Marina, a girl as mysterious as the place. Shortly after, Marina leads him to the cemetery, where they witness a disturbing scene: a woman dressed in black weeps before an unmarked grave, bearing only a black butterfly. That day marks the beginning of an adventure that will drag them into a dark secret from the past, where ambition and the desire to conquer death become real threats. Because, as Marina says, “we only remember what never happened.”

About the Author

Carlos Ruiz Zafón (Barcelona, 1964 - Los Angeles, 2020) is one of the most prominent writers in contemporary Spanish literature. After a period in advertising, he debuted in 1992 with The Prince of Mist. In 2000, he published The Shadow of the Wind, his first work for adults, which became an international phenomenon with over 15 million copies sold and initiated an acclaimed tetralogy. His unmistakable style, marked by mystery, nostalgia, and a love for books, solidified him as a key figure of the 21st century.

Technical Specifications

  • Pages: 304

  • Author: Carlos Ruiz Zafón

  • Publisher: Booket

  • Binding: Paperback

  • Edition: 2012

  • ISBN: 9788408004349

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