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Violence
Some
Some violence and Gothic horror; a mystery with dark revelations
Language
Barely any
Literary prose in translation; no profanity
Sexual Content
Barely any
No significant sexual content; a tender romantic connection
Substance Use
Barely any
None
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The atmospheric dread of a mystery that goes back further than you imagined
What this book is about
In 1979 Barcelona, a student explores a mysterious garden and discovers a woman who seems to know something about his past. Carlos Ruiz Zafón's Gothic mystery is atmospheric and romantic, with his characteristic blend of beauty and darkness.
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