I just read a book about a book! What’s not to love?
The Shadow of the Wind by Carols Ruiz Zafon was a favourite read of a man I met once, and whose daughter in law, is my forever friend.
I listened to this book while cutting up and sewing together bright Hawaiian batiks that were given to me by another forever friend.
During this past week, I felt creative and smart.
Creative by working with pretty fabric, and smart by listening to this story. The Shadow of the Wind is not a beach book.
An epic story set in 1945, Barcelona. Daniel, the bookseller’s son, is introduced to The Cemetery of Forgotten Books, on the day he says he cannot remember his mothers face.
Tasked with choosing one book that has special meaning to the boy, Daniel makes his selection from the labyrinth to take home and care for. In doing so, he finds himself involved in a life long adventure and mystery. The book he selected was written by a man named Julian Carax, and very well may be the last book in existence by Carax. Someone has been finding the Carax works and destroying them.
Both the story and the quilt, are packed with twists and turns.
This book is full of violence, ripping and gripping. It also has intrigue, love, resolution, and history. Strangely enough, the quilt I’m working on, has taken on the same qualities.
Unlike the book, I’m not yet sure how this quilt will wrap up… yet.
My review of the book is a big five big stars. I light a candle for Eddie in memory, and I send gratitude and love, to my forever friends, Jenny and Sandie.
Thank you Jan. Your words are rich with imagery. I see you!