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The Zahir: A Novel of Obsession (P.S.)

El Zahir: Una Novela De Obsesion! Spanish!

by Paulo Coelho

The narrator of The Zahir is a bestselling novelist who lives in Paris and enjoys all the privileges money and celebrity bring. His wife of ten years, Esther, is a war correspondent who has disappeared along with a friend, Mikhail, who may or may not be her lover.

Was Esther kidnapped, murdered, or did she simply escape a marriage that left her unfulfilled? The narrator... (more)

Top tags: paulo coelho,  fiction,  philosophy,  spirituality,  love (all tags)

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Dora M
  • Rated 4 stars

“I am becoming familiar with Paulo Coelho's style and I can really see a formula; However, whenever I read his books I reacquaint myself with the awareness of the depth of our being. Also, the importance of following the truth within us. The Zahir is a story about maintaining the life force in a relationship (marriage) and discovering oneself beyond the surface level.”

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1 of 1 members found this review helpful.
sitiraudah
  • Rated 2 stars

“One of those books that I read just because everybody's reading it. While the writer's talent is undeniable , I found this book un-enjoyable.

The book is basically about an unsatisfied man and an unsatisfied lover unsatisfied about life. His basis of un-satisfaction is not because he is dying of hunger or that his country is at war or having no money for clothing or he losing all his limbs but because he feels empty (all of which didnt happen by the way). He is unhappy with life...”

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  • Rated 3.594488 stars
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  • Rated 3.5 stars
  

Newest Comments

  • kriselda n

    kriselda n said:

    “Full of interesting thoughts about discovering one self and love yet it is dragging on some parts.
    ”

    posted Wednesday, October 8 2008
  • kriselda n

    kriselda n said:

    “Full of interesting thoughts about discovering one self and love yet it is dragging on some parts.
    ”

    posted Wednesday, October 8 2008
  • Dana I

    dana i said:

    “not as interesting as 'eleven mintues'. it has induced me a state of boredom but i've contiunued reading it due to my friends who hyped this volume(hmm you'd better use your system when you choose books). the plot started to arouse my interest only in the the end (when i'd have done”

    posted Saturday, July 5 2008
  • Aisha Y

    aisha y said:

    “Sally m, I read your comment about Paulo's 'Zahir'. I would recommend that you re-read it after first exploring the meaning of Zahir. It is a philosphical phenomenon in sophism. Based on the idea of Zahir, which is difficult for me to explain now, the author points out that before one tries to understand others' behaviour, he has to go deep inside one's self (beyond what is visible on the surface) and understand it, and to do so, one has to free his soul. I hope I was of any help. Paulo's Zahir is one of the best in terms of spiritual philosophy, and I wish you could see that”

    posted Friday, June 20 2008 ( | view 1 reply )
  • Sally M

    sally m said:

    “David you are right concerning Robin Sharma And Cohelo.
    I havent read all the posts of the discussion going on, but I would like to point out one thing : Ive just fnihsed reading this book and it was really A TOTAL DISAPPOINTEMENT. Ive read many of Cohelo's books, of course after reading The Alchemist, - as repetitive as it may sound , it did change my life - and I decided I was a fan of this writer who doesnt necessary excel at writing novels but fables, philospphical stories and books that can inspire us. I've read By the River Piedera I Sat And Wept too, and I've really appreciated both.
    But I think Cohelo's is either being too shallow in this book or is just writing the book for the sake of writing without paying much attention 2 the content. The subejcts that he discussess : homeless people and their philosphy about life , and his "celebrity" life , and most importantly How can he keep reminiding us of the number of books he sold ? Of the importance of his fame? We should be getting to those conclusions or thoughts by ourselves without him leading us 2 think so. I have a list of things I really am upset bout in this book.
    Its not inspiring, its boring and its shallow. At least to me...”

    posted Friday, June 20 2008

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