The Prisoner of Heaven
by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Zafon’s third novel, The
Prisoner of Heaven, is a far simpler tale than his first two, likely in
response to criticism of his second book, The Angel’s Game. The Prisoner of
Heaven tells us the story of Fermin’s incarceration and a manuscript written by
a mysterious prisoner, David Martin.
I’d not recommend this one
unless you are already trapped in the delightful labyrinth of Zafon’s
Barcelona, and the multi-generational epic of the Cemetery of Forgotten books,
and the various boys and men who grow up wrapped in it’s mysteries. If, on the
other hand, you’d love one last visit to Siempre and Son’s bookstore, and a bit
more gothic mystery and romance, The Prisoner of Heaven is a treat.
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