The Midnight Palace
The Midnight Palace
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Calcutta, India • 1930s
2011
YA
14+ years
1030L
Super Short Summary
The Midnight Palace by Carlos Ruiz Zafón follows a group of young friends in 1930s Calcutta who fight to protect each other from a dark threat. The narrative focuses on themes of friendship, courage, and confronting fear, as they unravel a mystery connected to a chilling figure from the past.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Midnight Palace by Carlos Ruiz Zafón captivates with its rich atmosphere and thrilling twists. Readers praise its evocative setting and engaging narrative. However, some critique the character development and predictability. Despite this, the novel's suspense and emotional depth generally resonate well with its audience.
Who Should Read The Midnight Palace?
A reader who enjoys The Midnight Palace by Carlos Ruiz Zafón likely appreciates atmospheric gothic tales with elements of mystery and suspense. Fans of Zafón's The Shadow of the Wind or works like Neil Gaiman’s Coraline and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials series will find similar enchantment and intrigue in Zafón's storytelling.
30,991 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
301
Novel • Fiction
Calcutta, India • 1930s
2011
YA
14+ years
1030L
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