The Angel's Game was part of a series of novels based on the "Cemetery of Forgotten Books" as a literary theme. These novels are linked to each other through multiple characters and themes. However, each narration is independent of the other and self-sufficient. One of the critics said, "The Angel's Game demonstrated the ingenuity of its author in weaving a sweeping plot rich in excitement and suspense.
An enjoyable novel in all its details, it gives Carlos Zafon the undisputed title of "Barcelona Dickens". The novel takes place in Barcelona, two decades before the outbreak of the civil war, i.e. the 1920s, and details the circumstances and precursors that led to the outbreak of the war that killed more than half a million people.
Once again, Zafon proves his genius in the arts of narration, and it seems that his absolute belief in the capabilities of imagination perpetuates his role as a brilliant and influential novelist.
680 pages
