The Angels Game - BookWyrm.de

Taschenbuch, 441 Seiten

Sprache: English

Am 2009 von Phoenix veröffentlicht.

ISBN:: 978-0-7538-2644-7
OCLC-Nummer:: 922851106

(1 Rezension)

In an abandoned mansion in the heart of Barcelona, a young man, David Martin, makes his living by writing sensationalist novels under a pseudonym. The survivor of a troubled childhood, he spends his nights spinning baroque tales about the city's underworld. But perhaps his dark imaginings are not as strange as they seem, for in a locked room deep within the house lie photographs and letters hinting at an unsolved mystery.

Like a slow poison, the history of the place and an impossible love bring David close to despair. But then he receives a letter from a reclusive French editor who makes him the offer of a lifetime. He is to write a book unlike any other — a book with the power to change hearts and minds. In return, he will receive a fortune, perhaps more. But as David begins the work, he realises that there is a connection …

In an abandoned mansion in the heart of Barcelona, a young man, David Martin, makes his living by writing sensationalist novels under a pseudonym. The survivor of a troubled childhood, he spends his nights spinning baroque tales about the city's underworld. But perhaps his dark imaginings are not as strange as they seem, for in a locked room deep within the house lie photographs and letters hinting at an unsolved mystery.

Like a slow poison, the history of the place and an impossible love bring David close to despair. But then he receives a letter from a reclusive French editor who makes him the offer of a lifetime. He is to write a book unlike any other — a book with the power to change hearts and minds. In return, he will receive a fortune, perhaps more. But as David begins the work, he realises that there is a connection between this haunting book and the shadows that surround his home ... --front flap

27 Auflagen

lysander07 hat Das Spiel des Engels von Carlos Ruiz Zafón besprochen

Review of 'Das Spiel des Engels' on 'Goodreads'

4 Sterne

Although the general critics do not always consider it a success, I really enjoyed reading this exciting novel and look forward to reading more from this author. His characters are finely modeled, contradictory with rough edges, and mostly avoid clichés and stereotypes. Even if some things remain unclear at the end, it is always a pleasure to read, especially because the novel also makes you want to explore this interestingly portrayed city yourself.