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"Shadow of the Wind" Discussion Wrap Up by Ursula MurphyFebruary 26, 2010

One last question to wrap things up, Julian and Daniel’s lives follow very similar trajectories. Yet one ends in tragedy, the other in happiness. What similarities are there between the paths they take? What are the differences that allow Daniel to avoid tragedy?

If you enjoyed this book, I recommend the following authors:

Gabriel Garcia Marquez

And if the history behind this book inspired or intrigued you, here are some links about the Spanish Civil war.

Britannica entry on the subject

Wikipedia entry on the subject

London Times Online topic site, great information of all sorts.

Check back for March's discussion: The Complete Short Stories of J.G. Ballard

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