The Angel's Game: A Psychological Thriller by Carlos Ruiz Zaf?n (English) Paperb

Description: The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafón From a master storyteller, author of the international phenomenon "The Shadow of the Wind," comes a dazzling new page-turner about the perilous nature of obsession, in literature and in love. Through a dizzyingly constructed labyrinth of secrets, the magic of books, passion, and friendship blends into a masterful story. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of the international phenomenon The Shadow of the Wind, comes a riveting masterpiece about love, literature, and betrayal. • "[Zafóns] visionary storytelling prowess is a genre unto itself." —USA TodayIn this powerful, labyrinthian thriller, David Martín is a pulp fiction writer struggling to stay afloat. Holed up in a haunting abandoned mansion in the heart of Barcelona, he furiously taps out story after story, becoming increasingly desperate and frustrated. Thus, when he is approached by a mysterious publisher offering a book deal that seems almost too good to be real, David leaps at the chance. But as he begins the work, and after a visit to the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, he realizes that there is a connection between his book and the shadows that surround his dilapidated home and that the publisher may be hiding a few troubling secrets of his own. Once again, Ruiz Zafón takes us into a dark, gothic Barcelona and creates a breathtaking tale of intrigue, romance, and tragedy. Author Biography CARLOS RUIZ ZAFÓN, author of The Shadow of the Wind and other novels, is one of the worlds most read and best-loved writers. His work has been translated into more than forty languages and published around the world, garnering numerous international prizes and reaching millions of readers. He divides his time between Barcelona and Los Angeles. Review "[Zafóns] visionary storytelling prowess is a genre unto itself." —USA Today"[A] rip-roaring Gothic mystery.... Will keep you glued to your deck chair." —Seattle Times"A wickedly clever tale." —Miami Herald "Ruiz Zafóns narrative twists and soars, part dream and part slippery reality brought to live in vivid detail…. A book for story lovers: expansive, rich and slow to digest." —Denver Post "Zafón can write up a storm.... A dream from which it would be imprudent to awake." —The Washington Post "Absorbing.... Offers not only plenty of plot intricacies and mystery but also a lyrical style of writing.... A literary centaur in which a meditation on the craft of writing is combined with a thriller." —Los Angeles Times "A love letter to all things literary, and a paean to the power of the written word.... Zafón is a storyteller with vast gifts." —The Onion "A thriller laden with Gothic elements.... A pleasure to read." —The Christian Science Monitor "Zafón, a master of mood and emotional manipulation, guides us through Barcelonas backstreets. . . . Readers who enjoy losing themselves completely in a grand scary story that is at once epic and intimate will find themselves spellbound." —San Antonio Express-News "Zafon keeps the twists coming, right down to the last page." —The Oregonian "As in The Shadow of the Wind, [Zafón] spins a fantastically elaborate plot." —New York Times "Zafon is a superb and often witty weaver of suspense." —Cleveland Plain Dealer "A love letter to all things literary, and a paean to the power of the written word.... Zafón is a storyteller with vast gifts." —The Onion "Zafon takes us into sinful corners, indulging fantasies that are erotic, magical or violent. In the end Zafón is the tempter. Many will fall for his vigorous and exhaustingly relentless story-telling." —The Guardian "Gothic, fantastical and lushly atmospheric." —The Wall Street Journal "Irresistible.... Writhes and twists.... We can compare Zafon to Dickens or Poe, but his brilliant writing puts him in a league of his own.... Exquisite." —Bookreporter "Endearing and addictive." —Financial Times Review Quote "[ZafÓns] visionary storytelling prowess is a genre unto itself."--USA Today "[A] rip-roaring Gothic mystery. . . . Will keep you glued to your deck chair."--Seattle Times "A wickedly clever tale."--Miami Herald "Ruiz ZafÓns narrative twists and soars, part dream and part slippery reality brought to live in vivid detail…. A book for story lovers: expansive, rich and slow to digest."-Denver Post "ZafÓn can write up a storm. . . . A dream from which it would be imprudent to awake."--The Washington Post "Absorbing.... Offers not only plenty of plot intricacies and mystery but also a lyrical style of writing.... A literary centaur in which a meditation on the craft of writing is combined with a thriller." -Los Angeles Times "A love letter to all things literary, and a paean to the power of the written word. . . . ZafÓn is a storyteller with vast gifts."--The Onion "A thriller laden with Gothic elements. . . . A pleasure to read."-The Christian Science Monitor "ZafÓn, a master of mood and emotional manipulation, guides us through Barcelonas backstreets. . . . Readers who enjoy losing themselves completely in a grand scary story that is at once epic and intimate will find themselves spellbound."-San Antonio Express-News "Zafon keeps the twists coming, right down to the last page."--The Oregonian "As inThe Shadow of the Wind, [ZafÓn] spins a fantastically elaborate plot."--New York Times "Zafon is a superb and often witty weaver of suspense."-Cleveland Plain Dealer "A love letter to all things literary, and a paean to the power of the written word. . . . ZafÓn is a storyteller with vast gifts."--The Onion "Zafon takes us into sinful corners, indulging fantasies that are erotic, magical or violent. In the end ZafÓn is the tempter. Many will fall for his vigorous and exhaustingly relentless story-telling."--The Guardian "Gothic, fantastical and lushly atmospheric."-Wall Street Journal "Irresistible. . . . Writhes and twists. . . . We can compare Zafon to Dickens or Poe, but his brilliant writing puts him in a league of his own. . . . Exquisite."-Bookreporter "Endearing and addictive."-Financial Times Description for Reading Group Guide The questions and discussion topics that follow are intended to enhance your reading of Carlos Ruiz Zaf Discussion Question for Reading Group Guide 1. The novel begins with Davids recollection of the first time he tasted "the sweet poison of vanity" by writing for a living. How much of his career is fueled by vanity versus poverty? Why was it so difficult for him to heed Cristinas warnings about selling out to greedy publishers? 2. Like Carlos Ruiz Zaf Excerpt from Book A writer never forgets the first time he accepted a few coins or a word of praise in exchange for a story. He will never forget the sweet poison of vanity in his blood and the belief that, if he succeeds in not letting any Details ISBN0767931114 Short Title ANGELS GAME Language English ISBN-10 0767931114 ISBN-13 9780767931113 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 863.64 Translator Lucia Graves Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-05-18 Subtitle A Psychological Thriller Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2010-05-18 NZ Release Date 2010-05-18 US Release Date 2010-05-18 UK Release Date 2010-05-18 Pages 544 Publisher Random House USA Inc Imprint Random House Inc Audience General Author Carlos Ruiz Zafón We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:43670504;

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