The Prince Of Mist
Paperback Published on: 28/03/2011
Price: £10.99
Bookseller Reviews
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Magical! One of my favourite books
Zafon's first book translated by Robert Graves' daughter.
This is an atmospheric ghost story set in 1943.It's full of mystery,adventure & thrills.I LOVED t... READ MORE
The Prince of Mist
Carlos Ruiz Zafon is better known in Britain for his acclaimed adult novels, The Shadow of the Wind and The Angel's Game. The Prince of Mist was his first ... READ MORE
Synopsis
1943. As war sweeps across Europe, Max Carver's father moves his family away from the city, to an old wooden house on the coast. But as soon as they arrive, strange things begin to happen: Max discovers a garden filled with eerie statues; his sisters are plagued by unsettling dreams and voices; a box of old films opens a window to the past.
Most unsettling of all are rumours about the previous owners and the mysterious disappearance of their son. As Max delves into the past, he encounters the terrifying story of the Prince of Mist, a sinister shadow who emerges from the night to settle old scores, then disappears with the first mists of dawn . . .
Originally published in Spain as a young adult novel, THE PRINCE OF MIST is a mesmerising tale of mystery, romance and adventure.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
- ISBN: 9780753828557
- Number of pages: 240
- Dimensions: 200 x 137 x 18 mm
- Weight: 210g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allThis may be 'just a YA' book but don't let that fool you
I rather enjoyed this book. I picked it up at the library completely by chance, having read on of Zafon's other books (Marina) and once again I found his ... READ MORE
Atmospheric, but disappointing
Although written for 'young adults', this book is also being marketed with a different cover, perhaps to entice grown up readers of Zafon's later works, or... READ MORE
Another Gem from Carlos...
I truly believe that Carlos Ruiz Zafon and I are fated to be together forever - or should that be the novels of Carlos Ruiz Zafon and I - that would suit m... READ MORE
OK
After reading the summary to the Prince of Mist I thought that this has the potential to be an amazing novel. However, it disappointed me a little, probabl... READ MORE
A highly readable yarn...
‘The Prince of Mist’ focuses on Max, a boy whose family leave war-time London for an old house on the Sussex coast. A cat whose eyes display something a li... READ MORE
Where it all began...
I truly believe that Carlos Ruiz Zafon and I are fated to be together forever – or should that be the novels of Carlos Ruiz Zafon and I – that would suit m... READ MORE
The Prince of Mist
Brilliant
I have loved all of Carlos Ruiz Zafon's books and was excited when I located this one for my holiday read. A little disappointed to find it was aimed at th... READ MORE
Ok, but not outstanding
I hadn't intended on reading this as I normally avoid the young adult genre, but it was 20p!
The father of the family decides that they need to move from ... READ MORE
Addictive reading, a good yarn.
Having read The Shadow of the Wind a couple of years ago, I was over the moon when @Waterstones on Twitter kindly sent me a review copy of the Prince of Mi... READ MORE
A young adult read.....
Surprised to find this was a young adult read....however, I enjoyed the book. Perhaps Waterstones should have just kept it in the childrens section only.
Absolutely fantastic.
The journey that you will experience along with Max, Alicia and Roland will be one that you will never forget. The talent found within Carlos Ruiz Zafon's ... READ MORE
Same brilliance, accessible to younger readers
Carlos Ruiz Zafon proves that he can make the brilliance of Shadow of the Wind/Angels Game accessible to younger readers, while still maintaining a rivetin... READ MORE
Lacked a little something
'Shadow of the Wind' and 'The Angel's Game' are two of my favourite books, and I really do love most Young Adult fiction, so Prince Of Mist should tick all... READ MORE
Satisfyingly Spellbinding
Set against the backdrop of the Second World War, The Prince of Mist evokes an eerie tone from the very beginning. Max has become a teenager and to celebra... READ MORE
Hugely disappointing, but......
But, I'm not twelve or thirteen years old! That said I can see the origins of the spectacular writing I've come to expect and admire from Zafon. Two and ha... READ MORE
Not just for kids!
Having never read a translation of a modern author, or any of Zafon’s past works, I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Despite being aimed at younger r... READ MORE
Satisfyingly Spellbinding
Set against the backdrop of the Second World War, The Prince of Mist evokes an eerie tone from the very beginning. Max has become a teenager and to celebra... READ MORE
Emerging from the mist
When it comes to reading books by new authors, I jump at the chance. If I find a new author that I like, it means I have a whole new realm of books to disc... READ MORE
A great novel with a wide appeal
The Prince of Mist is not a book I would normally pick up. In the past books that fall into this category are either left after a handful of pages or devou... READ MORE