I LOVED Veronika Decides To Die. I’ve only read the two of his – hope to read The Witch Of Portbello this year. He’s most definitely very talented, though I do think over-hyped.
I SO agree! Everybody Loved this book. I don’t get it. This could have been reduced to a few page fable… instead it bored me for a week. (I forced my way through it).
I say: try it. If you are so bored, skim it and if you just can’t bear it, read the plot summary. It’s a paragraph. But you might love it so try.
Yes, three times. I used to live in the desert of Andalucia. He catches the atmosphere perfectly. It’s one of my favourite books and beautifully written.
Well, if you read it like a fictional story book that it is (the author states very cleary it’s fiction) you are bound to get bored if at all you make it to the end. It has a simple plot of a boy who wandered the desert in search of his treasure, nothing that captivating about the story at face value. However, Paulo Coelhos books are not meant to be mere stories, they are meant to inspire and to make you think beyond the story. I’ve read it for more than five times end to end and keep referring to some sections of it countless of times to remind myself of the lessons. It’s one of the best fictional books I have read, all his books are amazing but I know they are not for everyone. In my opinion, don’t read it until your ‘spirit’ is ready for it is not just a story to be enjoyed but life lessons to be lived. It is worth every single day it’s been on the best sellers list.
I loved it!
hated it!
interesting read , enjoyed it but think its seriously over hyped
An amazing book loved it, love PC
I havn’t read it yet. The impression I get it’s like marmite, you either love or hate it.
One of the best books I ever read!
I loved this book.
Love it. One of my all-time faves!
It was very good.
Not a five star from me though; actually preferred Veronika Prefers to Die [the other Coehlo I’ve read].
I loved that book too
I’m firmly in the overhyped camp.
Didn’t enjoy it.
Gave up on it, didn’t enjoy. But willing to try again one day….
Really enjoyed although I don’t think it lived up to its hype!
I think it’s one of those over-hyped but actually deeply personal books.
Didn’t do it for me.
I read it a long time ago and wasn’t one of my favorites
I just about got through it – didn’t get much out of it
Yep. Loved it!
I enjoyed it when I read it, but didn’t find it life changing, like some claim it’s supposed to be.
It was ok. I struggled with some of the allegory
Enjoyed it but didn’t live up to the hype
Thanks for all your comments. I’m going to start reading it later on today. I’ll let you know how I get on.
Didn’t care for it. Not into all the allegory.
I read it. It’s definatly over hyped. It is a story that gives a simple life moral in conclusion.
I loved it, but not the best book by him ?
PILGRIMAGE IS brilliant!!
Fav book of all time ❤️
It was my first book of his that i read and have read every book hes written after reading it
I read it a long time ago and really liked it. I agree that Veronica decides to Die is very good. That book stayed with me for a while x
I LOVED Veronika Decides To Die.
I’ve only read the two of his – hope to read The Witch Of Portbello this year.
He’s most definitely very talented, though I do think over-hyped.
I got a box set of his books and although I’ve read a few these are the only 2 I can really remember so I think you’re right about over-hype
I really loved the meaning of the story
Loved the book, however my favourite is “Veronica decides to die”
Yes, reading it I wasn’t sure where it was going and if I was enjoying it. When I came to the end I realised I loved it?!
Agree
Strange book
Enjoyed it, I find him thought provoking.
One of the worst books I ever read. Sorry.
I SO agree! Everybody
Loved this book. I don’t get it. This could have been reduced to a few page fable… instead it bored me for a week. (I forced my way through it).
I say: try it. If you are so bored, skim it and if you just can’t bear it, read the plot summary. It’s a paragraph. But you might love it so try.
I don’t get it either !!! lol
I loved it even though wanted to give up on it after few pages.
I got that for xmas:/ x
Decent but very overrated
I liked it but in my opinion definitelly overhyped. My favourite of
His is Veronika decides to die followed by Eleven minutes
Agreed!
Yes
One of my favourites
Read it years ago and have just bought a new copy as wanted to read it again ! From what I remember it’s amazing and life changing. Enjoy ! X
I read it years ago. It was ok. But definitely not in my top 100 list
Just started it!
Laura Gale
❤️ this book
Read it many years ago…thought provoking
So overrated
Worth reading
Loved it!
honestly, i have but can’t even remember it – clearly didn’t leave a lasting impression.
Yes, three times. I used to live in the desert of Andalucia. He catches the atmosphere perfectly. It’s one of my favourite books and beautifully written.
It was okay. Not one of my favorites though and will never reread.
A thought provoking read. Highly recommended!
Loved it!
Yes, but not keen on his style
Great read
Other than the spy haven’t enjoyed his work
Tried to, but gave up. Just didn’t hold my interest.
I started it but got rather bored with it. I think i will see the movie though on television
Well, if you read it like a fictional story book that it is (the author states very cleary it’s fiction) you are bound to get bored if at all you make it to the end. It has a simple plot of a boy who wandered the desert in search of his treasure, nothing that captivating about the story at face value.
However, Paulo Coelhos books are not meant to be mere stories, they are meant to inspire and to make you think beyond the story. I’ve read it for more than five times end to end and keep referring to some sections of it countless of times to remind myself of the lessons. It’s one of the best fictional books I have read, all his books are amazing but I know they are not for everyone. In my opinion, don’t read it until your ‘spirit’ is ready for it is not just a story to be enjoyed but life lessons to be lived. It is worth every single day it’s been on the best sellers list.
I’m tending to agree with you. I’m reading it at the correct time in my life. Because I’m making life changes.
Amazing book
I just didint get it at all!!!! | abandoned it at 66%, I just couldnt understand it, so didn’t finish it!
Hate. It. Hate Coelho – that pompous windbag.
Didn’t like it as much as expected, considering the amazing reviews it gets…
A favourite book of mine
Loved it, even read it twice. In my opinion his best book.
He took an old Jewish joke and made it into a story, changing names and place. That being said it was a very worthwhile read.
I didn’t like it – too preachy
I love it .. I couldn’t put it down …