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As with all of Paulo's books, the Alchemist was a tough act to follow, but with that said I thought this was one of his better books. I find it wonderful the way he typically weaves his own life's lessons into a "fictional" story line (Of course only he knows how much is fiction and how much was real). The underlying theme of this book is "Relationship rescue", and I would recommend it to anyone who is experiencing relationship challenges. He places this story in the nightlife scene of present day Paris, and has woven in some very interesting characters from the former Soviet block countries. As always, his story captivated my interests - and once I get into it - it was hard to put down. An interesting coincidence is that I started reading his books (starting with The Pilgrimage) just prior to beginning my 500 mile hike on the El Camino de Santiago in Spain - and this one was the last one I read as I was completing that journey.


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The Zahir A Novel Of Obsession PS Paulo Coelho Books Reviews

I didn’t know what to expect when Paolo Coehlo was recommended to me as an author to read. I went ahead based only on the influence and change my mentor had on other aspects of my life and I was not disappointed. This book is fantastic! It read to me more like poetry or song and I thoroughly enjoyed it start to finish. Read and it will have you thinking about the many facets and strength of love, and our purpose of awakening , along with the beautiful stories of the main characters. The Alchemist is also a five star novel, although written differently and more focused on self development, it is just as impactful. Wow!
An inspiring read even for those who are not Catholic. I say this because there is a lot of Catholicism in this book, but it is written not necessarily in support or non-support of Catholicism, but more about the feminine side of God, spirituality, the Virgin Mary, higher force, whatever name you want to put to the softer side of spirituality. The real delight of this book is its viewpoint of love- Love is always a good thing. I found myself agreeing with this sentiment the more I read the book. My favorite part was where the main character reasons that if one is going to fall in love, one may as well fall far because if there is going to be pain, it doesn't matter whether one falls from the third floor or the tenth floor, it hurts the same. This book is written as a love story but is an intelligent read, not a sappy romance.
I read this book on a recommendation from a friend of mine and am certainly glad to have done so. Though I had never read any of Coelho's works before, with The Alchemist being his most popular title, this was just as good a title to start with. His writing is meaningful yet somewhat simplistic. You grow to understand and love the two main characters who have reunited after about 10 years apart and come to a realization of what draws them together and what they both learn from one another. My main complaint was the style of writing in that it left me yearning for a bit more depth and sophistication. But overall a wonderful, eyeopening read. One that reminds you live fully and not be afraid of love.
I’m making a journey through the works of Paulo Coelho. It started with a review for a book I wrote saying my story defied Coelho’s Eleven Minutes. I’m reading his books in no particular order. He is feeding my soul and is a part of my journey, my return to love.
I am a huge fan of Coelho, but this novel is not one of my favorites. I guess I'm used to protagonists who are on a search for a reason to live. This protagonist seems to not be able to accept that his wife left him, mainly because he wasn't true to himself. He wasn't happy with his life as an author & his wife did not want to "settle down" into a life with him.
She had more of the world to explore & seems to want some spiritual enlightenment. It seems he only wanted his wife when she no longer wanted him as he had an affair & kept seeing that woman after his wife left.
The man seems shallow. His wife seems like someone who wants to spend her life learning about LIFE & LOVE!
My first Coelho book, and my last. I really didn’t like this book—it was just about a bunch of wishy-washy, basically uninteresting people, trying so hard (via the author) to be interesting. Sorry. I don’t know how this author has become so popular; well, I think it says a lot about our world and its state of mind & heart. So relative, so accommodating, so PC-all-inclusive, anything goes if you strongly believe it...and just bland writing that lopes along without saying much. Uttering platitudes that are so filled with air & nothingness. Someone who speaks much more meaningfully said in song once “uttering idle (idol) words from a reprobate mind...” (thanks, Bob). Here’s the first verse/chorus
“Uttering idle words from a reprobate mind,
Clinging to strange promises, dying on the vine, Never bein' able to separate the good from the bad, Ooh, I can't stand it, I can't stand it,
It's makin' me feel so sad.
Dead man, dead man, When will you arise? Cobwebs in your mind, Dust upon your eyes.”
As with all of Paulo's books, the Alchemist was a tough act to follow, but with that said I thought this was one of his better books. I find it wonderful the way he typically weaves his own life's lessons into a "fictional" story line (Of course only he knows how much is fiction and how much was real). The underlying theme of this book is "Relationship rescue", and I would recommend it to anyone who is experiencing relationship challenges. He places this story in the nightlife scene of present day Paris, and has woven in some very interesting characters from the former Soviet block countries. As always, his story captivated my interests - and once I get into it - it was hard to put down. An interesting coincidence is that I started reading his books (starting with The Pilgrimage) just prior to beginning my 500 mile hike on the El Camino de Santiago in Spain - and this one was the last one I read as I was completing that journey.