The Midnight Palace Audiobook

Quotes

• “It’s fast-moving and never hesitates, and it quickly sketches the eight young people who inhabit its pages as quirky and likeable individuals, from the taciturn artist, Michael, to the fiery and intelligent Isobel. It’s also a story about stories: tales from the past are woven into the narrative in an elegant way, with the whole book framed by the narrative of the last surviving member of the group.”

  — Guardian (London)

• “Zafón’s young-adult fiction was published in Spain long before he became an international sensation, and it’s fascinating to see, in his second book, premonitory glimpses of The Shadow of the Wind…Zafón makes it look so easy but he’s in a class of his own”

  — Financial Times

• “Amazing characters, an intricate plot, and a quaint setting make this impossible to put down. Darkness, rain and mist, fire and explosions, labyrinthian neighborhoods, apparitions and pure evil all set the mood for this darkly compelling story set in pre-independent India. Zafón is a masterful storyteller and Graves does an excellent job of translating the story and its suspense in its first American translation. This powerful, complex tale packs a wallop for the reader.”

  — Children’s Literature

• “The sense of dread and mystery that pervades the story and the themes of lost innocence and sacrifice keep readers turning the pages.”

  — School Library Journal

• “The steamy atmosphere of Calcutta is palpable, and the confrontations between the twins and their malevolent nemesis truly terrifying. Perfect for readers who value mood over all else.”

  — Kirkus Reviews

• “Zafón is known for his beautiful, almost lyrical, writing style. In this book, the reader is given the opportunity to experience the oppressive heat and intense rain of Calcutta.”

  — VOYA