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The Angel's Game

By: Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Narrated by: Dan Stevens
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In an abandoned mansion at the heart of Barcelona, a young man, David Martín, makes his living by writing sensationalist novels under a pseudonym. The survivor of a troubled childhood, he has taken refuge in the world of books, and 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 the mysterious death of the previous owner.

Like a slow poison, the history of the place seeps into his bones as he struggles with an impossible love. Close to despair, David receives a letter from a reclusive French editor, Andreas Corelli, who makes him the offer of a lifetime. He is to write a book unlike anything that has existed - 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.

Set in the turbulent 1920s, The Angel's Game takes us back to the gothic universe of the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, the Sempere & Sons bookshop, and the winding streets of Barcelona's old quarter, in a masterful tale about the magic of books and the darkest corners of the human soul.

©2008 Dragonworks, S.L. (P)2009 Orion Publishing Group Ltd Europe Fiction Magical Realism Genre Fiction World Literature Historical Mystery Thriller & Suspense Psychological Heartfelt Fantasy Scary Magic
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Where does The Angel's Game rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It is one of my favorite books I've ever read

What other book might you compare The Angel's Game to and why?

The other of that kind might be a "Master and Margarita" by Bulgakov.

What about Dan Stevens’s performance did you like?

One of the best narrations

Fantastic narration and story!

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loved it. Zafon's writing is magical! His ability to immerse us in the story is unparalleled! hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

amazing

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Forget about Shadow of the Wind, which was outstanding book. Angel's game is indeed trash, especially the ending.

Very bad book

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