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The Prisoner of Heaven
- Narrated by: Peter Kenny
- Series: Cemetery of Forgotten Books, Book 3
- Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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Summary
The third in the cycle of novels that began with The Shadow of The Wind and The Angel’s Game, The Prisoner of Heaven returns to the world of the Cemetery of Forgotten Books and the Sempere & Sons bookshop. It begins just before Christmas in Barcelona in 1957, one year after Daniel and Bea from The Shadow of the Wind have married. They now have a son, Julian, and are living with Daniel's father at Sempere & Sons.
Fermin still works with them and is busy preparing for his wedding to Bernarda in the New Year. However something appears to be bothering him. Daniel is alone in the shop one morning when a mysterious figure with a pronounced limp enters. He spots one of their most precious volumes, that is kept locked in a glass cabinet, a beautiful and unique illustrated edition of The Count of Monte Cristo. Despite the fact that the stranger seems to care little for books, he wants to buy this expensive edition. Then, to Daniel's surprise, the man inscribes the book with the words 'To Fermin Romero de Torres, who came back from the dead and who holds the key to the future'. This visit leads back to a story of imprisonment, betrayal, and the return of a deadly rival.
Read by Peter Kenny. As both actor and singer, Peter Kenny has worked widely in theatre and broadcasting, appearing with, amongst others, the Royal Shakespeare Company, A&BC, Coventry Belgrade, and the BBC Radio Repertory Company. He is a prolific audiobook reader. Titles include: The Wasp Factory and Look to Windward by Iain Banks.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-03-20
A great story for young and old.
Ruiz Zafon has written 4 books in this series, or is it 5 so don't quote me on that. All I know is I read them all in paperback and now at almost 70 I tend to listen to audio books instead. When I saw this one come up on Audible I just had to see if it was as good as I remember. I can say most definitely it's as enjoyable in the spoken word as when I first read it a long time ago. I believe it was originally written for the younger audience but soon became a favorite to all ages. Personally I thoroughly enjoyed them all and truly wish hed written many more. I recommend you get book one and see if you don't buy them all. An excellent read or listen what ever your fancy. 5 stars for Ruiz Zafon.
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- Tim P.
- 15-05-18
Ties together the previous two books
I proffer it is best to have read The Shadow of the Wind and The Angels Game before this.
I loved the first book (thought it was a better story and I enjoyed that narrator more) but the second held its own.
This attempts to tie them both together, which it does, but for me fails to deliver the same atmosphere, mystery and suspense. That said, it is well written with returning characters etc.
Prisoner does leave the ongoing story open for a fourth instalment though which I have not been put off!
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- cat
- 16-08-17
Love this book, but why does Fermin have a strange northern English accent.
I adore this trilogy. Have read and listened to them many times. I cannot bear to continue with this past chapter 7.
Fermin sounds like he might say "eh by gum" any second.
Bizarre! Ruined it for me. Why the ridiculous accent?
Waste of money.
Wouldn't recommend to anyone.
I'm sure C L Zafon would be horrified.
Pity, as it's a super story.
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- Z.F.
- 04-11-21
Following Dan Stevens, very disappointing!
Nothing wrong with the book, but very disappointing narration. If there was an alternative, I would choose it in a heartbeat!
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- Andypandy
- 23-06-20
Narration let down.
I love these Carlos Ruiz Zafon books but the narration ruined it for me. Fermin lost all of his charm and charisma due to having a stupid northern English accent! Why o why did they think giving the characters these weird accents was a good idea. In the Shadow of the winds they all sounded totally different, so disappointed they couldn’t have the original narrator. Otherwise a good story.
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- Susan
- 08-12-13
Fascinating prequel
What did you like most about The Prisoner of Heaven?
It lived up to the high standards of The Shadow of the Wind which I had read rather then listened to and which is great favourite of mine and those to whom I've recommended it.
What did you like best about this story?
Glimpses of Barcelona which I visited recently and complex background to the character Fermin from The Shadow of the Wind. As ever there is a lot of suspense and intrigue from start to finish.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
The references to the Spanish Civil War were a reminder of a more brutal and painful Spain than is portrayed today.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I was hooked but made it last for several days.
Any additional comments?
I like Zafon's work; it is impossible to tell it's translated from Spanish.
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- Mrs.
- 15-08-12
Captivating!
Having read Zafon's other books it was great to be re-introduced to the same characters. The book beautifully develops the friendship between Daniel and Fermin leading ultimately to Fermin sharing about his past. The insight into human relationship and character under extreme difficult circumstances is so well written and Zafons ability to draw the reader into the lives of the character continues to enthrall. Brilliant!
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- JDL
- 30-01-22
Warm, complex, menacing and loving.
Another superb book superbly read.
Barcelona captured in spirit and time.
A great writer interpreted perfectly.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-10-21
Excellent
You must read each of the books. This one will grip you and intrigue you!
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-03-21
Terrible narrator
The narration is awful and affected my enjoyment of the story. The narrator decided to affect a bizzare, camp, yorkshire accent for the character of Fermin?! Not in keeping with the tone or style of this novel at all. Having loved the first two books in the series, this third one was disappointing. The book is fine and connections to previous books are interesting but it is my least favourite in the trilogy.
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- Abi
- 02-06-18
So enjoyable
I have loved reading the stories of Carlos Ruiz Zafon books they are enjoyable to read and to listen too.