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The Midnight Palace

By: Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
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In the heart of Calcutta lurks a dark mystery....

Set in Calcutta in the 1930s, The Midnight Palace begins on a dark night when an English lieutenant fights to save newborn twins Ben and Sheere from an unthinkable threat. Despite monsoon-force rains and terrible danger lurking around every street corner, the young lieutenant manages to get them to safety, but not without losing his own life....

Years later, on the eve of Ben and Sheere's 16th birthday, the mysterious threat reenters their lives. This time, it may be impossible to escape. With the help of their brave friends, the twins will have to take a stand against the terror that watches them in the shadows of the night - and face the most frightening creature in the history of the City of Palaces.

©2011 Carlos Ruiz Zafon (P)2011 Hachette Audio Action & Adventure Fantasy Historical Historical Fiction Horror Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy

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I was not much taken by this book. I found the plot unsatisfying and at times juvenile. I have read his other books and found them riveting. Sadly, it was not the case for this one. I also don’t care much for the background sound effects and music. The narrator did a good job, but the audio book was edited in such a way that there was no pause between the chapters.

Not my favorite Carlos Ruiz-Zafon book

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Carlos Ruiz Zafon is a master at evoking imagery. The performance includes ambient music and sound at parts. This is a wonderful audiobook production, as has been my experience with his other titles with this production company.

Masterful

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you can tell he was still finding his voice. the voice acting performance was pretty good though.

not Zafon's strongest

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I suppose I should have heeded the other reviews, but the premise sounded interesting, and I really liked the Cemetery of Forgotten books series. The writing was okay, but I found the story lacking overall. Just not his usual magic.

Not my favorite of Ruiz Zafón’s work

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MR Zafon’s use of vocabulary is a pleasure. His imagination keeps you moving through as though you were there. I would ask the publisher to discontinue the use of sound effects behind the reader as it sometimes makes it difficult to understand the reader.

Pleasure to read

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I thought that the sound effects in the book added to the drama of the story. The reader has a great voice, I enjoyed him!

good listen!

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I never tire of the works by Mr. Zafon. He is a master storyteller. His skill at crafting words and sentences is world-class. I have no idea as to how he comes up with his ideas, but they are always original and dramatic and hold one's interest. The Midnight Palace is another example of this author's gift at original storytelling.

If you have ever been a part of a young group of pre-adults who have banded together to support each other's young lives, then you will like this story. If you have never been a part of a young group of pre-adults who have banded together to support each other's young lives, then for a moment in time, join this young group and be a part of this extraordinary story.

Some have said that the author only writes for young readers. As I write this review, I am 68. Perhaps I am just young at heart. No...that might be, but the reason is that I like a great story written by someone who knows how to write.

Many thank-yous to the translator for allowing the English-speaking people to enjoy another work by Mr. Zafon. And, many thank-yous to the narrator, Jonathan Davis, for a job well done.

Carlos Ruiz Zafon: Master Storyteller

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The story was told beautifully and was engaging. Really made my 10 hour drive more enjoyable!

Loved it!

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If you’re looking for literary horror, look no further. Zafon is a master of world building, tone, and suspense.

The world building

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Mr Zafon's prose is magical. There is a rhythm and meter to his work that captures my imagination, inspires it to new heights, then flings it free to fly along the story. I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a tall tale, beautiful imagery, and a little magic. Jonathan Davis is an excellent narrator, he brings so much to the characters but doesn't overpower the beauty of the story.

Another lovely book, beautifully presented.

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