--- product_id: 56642707 title: "The Watcher in the Shadows Hardcover – 9 May 2013" brand: "carlos ruiz zafon" price: "176.13 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/56642707-the-watcher-in-the-shadows-hardcover-9-may-2013 store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Watcher in the Shadows Hardcover – 9 May 2013 **Brand:** carlos ruiz zafon **Price:** 176.13 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Watcher in the Shadows Hardcover – 9 May 2013 by carlos ruiz zafon - **How much does it cost?** 176.13 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/56642707-the-watcher-in-the-shadows-hardcover-9-may-2013) ## Best For - carlos ruiz zafon enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted carlos ruiz zafon brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Watcher in the Shadows Hardcover – 9 May 2013 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51BR16lzMSL.jpg) ![The Watcher in the Shadows Hardcover – 9 May 2013 - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/5185zo8KglL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good read *by L***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 September 2019* I have read the authors three other books relating to the The Shadow of the Wind series and he has since bought out another book to complete that series, so I wanted to see what this book would be like. I have overall enjoyed it and it certainly was different. But compared to his other books it does seem a bit short and like other reviews I have since read about this book I do feel it could have been a bit longer. It would have been nice if the author had gone into more detail about some of the other characters as a lot of things were just vague. Altogether an enjoyable read. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Another intriguing book from the master storyteller that is Carlos Ruiz Zafón. *by J***K on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 September 2016* "In a world of lights and shadows, every person, every one of us, needs to find their own way."‘The Watcher in the Shadows’ deals with a single mother who works for a mysterious toy-maker named Lazarus. Her 14 year-old daughter, Irene, falls in love with a boy called Ismael, but things are not as harmonious as they seem, as suddenly Ismael’s cousin is murdered and found in the forest.This book was certainly ominous and gothic, and, as is always the case with Carlos Ruiz Zafón, the story is told in a very magical way that fascinates the reader from the beginning. I was eager to discover the truths behind what was happening and plunge into this mysterious world. Towards the end when the mystery was truly unfolding, it was even creepier than I imagined (considering this is a book supposedly written for children). But the overall gothic tone still didn't wow me as much as Carlos Ruiz Zafón’s adult books like ‘The Shadow of the Wind’ and ‘The Angel’s Game’, which are two of my favourite ever books. And even in comparison to his other young adult books that I've read such as ‘Marina’, I felt slightly let down overall. Zafón could have taken some of the gothic descriptions a lot further - many of them were beautiful, but far simpler than those of his other books. I feel like he was simplifying things based on his target audience - this certainly lacked the depth and richness that can be seen in his adult books.As far as the characters are concerned, I was fascinated by Lazarus. He is such an intriguing character, and I loved discovering his identity as the narrative progressed. Out of all the characters he captivated me the most and I always wanted to know more about him, particularly regarding the toys he creates out of loneliness. However, I don’t feel as though the other characters, particularly Irene and Ismael, were developed to their full potential - I didn't really connected with them loads and don’t think they were particularly memorable, which is unusual for Zafón's books; usually the child characters he creates are the ones I most connect with. Compared to Oscar and Marina in ‘Marina’, Irene and Ismael are somewhat disappointing.Overall I'm giving this 3 stars out of 5 because, whilst the plot was very intriguing and I was fascinated by the character of Lazarus, this book does not represent Carlos Ruiz Zafón at his best. Read ‘The Shadow of the Wind’ if you want to read an adult book by him, or ‘Marina’ if you want to read one of his young adult books. Those are much better overall. There were many places in ‘The Watcher in the Shadows’ where things could have been taken further, both in terms of description and character development. Yet it was still enjoyable to read, don’t get me wrong, and I would recommend if you’re looking for a quicker, shorter read by Zafón rather than a huge tome of over 500 pages... (Though his longest books are his best and are totally worth reading) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absorbing *by L***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 February 2019* Aimed at a younger audience, the story still kept me hooked. Carlos grabbed my attention from the first page of The Cemetry Of Forgotten Books and as a result I have devoured everything he's written.Watcher In The Shadows is another page turner. I could visualise the house with the automatons running amok. The evil shadow that plagued the characters whose story was one of betrayal and revenge.The characters were wel written and a little quirky.All round great young adult books along with Marina, The Prince Of Mist and The Midnight Palace --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/56642707-the-watcher-in-the-shadows-hardcover-9-may-2013](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/56642707-the-watcher-in-the-shadows-hardcover-9-may-2013) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*