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kassandrik's review against another edition
2.0
Рейтинг: 2.5 (с округлением вниз). Прослушано через сервис Storytel
jend33's review
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
darcy23's review against another edition
2.0
In summary, "The Zahir" is recommended for those who enjoy introspective literature. The book is about finding oneself by letting go of what is taught to them by now, which is a compelling concept. However, I didn't like the main character and often felt that he justified his actions through spirituality. Despite this, the book poses a fundamental question: "Was the world always like this?”
ellehartford's review against another edition
4.0
I think I was more interested in the story after reading the interview with author included at the end of my copy, haha. I didn't connect much with the characters, but the philosophy and travel aspect of it was interesting!
hellion_29's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ngip's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
ohmyhoven's review against another edition
3.0
2.6 stars
Okay, dear dear Paulo Coelho. Where do I start?
This is how this book briefly was written.
Careful, this review contains spoilers!
Just so you guys and girls know, this is the seventh book I read by the dude in here, so I am talking based on previous experience, not prejudgment, ok?
Paulo in this extravagant novel is searching for his wife who decided to leave no trace of her whereabouts to him because she felt unhappy. Unhappy because he doesn't understand her, because he is always too busy because bla bla bla bla bla.
I think in his mind, Coelho created the impossible kind of woman. I would never suspect that a woman would be ok with her husband having affairs all the time and when he says that he doesn't want her anymore, she puts her foot down and says NO, you do want me.
blakh.
Annd then when he finds out that she left him, and that now, in the end of the book, she's pregnant, he's cool with it. He's very cool. no. There's NO guy out there like that no matter how good he is.
okay, now I want to talk about the dudes EXCELLENT (not) philosophy.
After 7 books, I finally would express my dismay!!! WOHOU. The picture below will explain what I am feeling right now.
His philosophy is very shallow and cheesy.
I am not going to start lecturing people on MY philosophy. No. I am not here to do that. But I want to say that sometimes some things are more important than personal happiness and that NO ONE is happy except the ignorant. So I am happy with my unhappiness, thank you very much, Coelho.
I hate his philosophy and his style of writing (ok, I know. I am reading the translation BUT) is very annoying, disturbing, and it feels like he took extra doses of drugs while writing all of his books. It is sooo calm, and it is SOOO ANNOYING. Argh. okay.
This is me only.
oh, and, the whole talk about God and the bible scriptures... it is just bleurgh. Dude... no, just no. i respect your religious beliefs BUT NO. He puts his religiousness in a very cheesy concept.
And he goes on and on talking about the energy of love and how it would save our lives. Dude, I know that shit, I really do. but your cheesy kind of writing style is making me hate the hell out of love and promote violence. Your books are dull, very dull, and boring. I know I know I shouldn't read them if I don't like them but curiosity gets the best of me. I try to read any book I set my eyes upon no matter how good and bad it is.
besides, I think esther is a bitch.
oh
and I hate how he promotes for his other books IN HIS BOOKS. DONE IT THOUSANDS OF TIMES. DUDE, HOW MUCH REALLY DO YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR BOOKS? GREEDY LITTLE BASTARD.
The only thing I liked about this book is his obsession with his wife. Nice idea. LOVED IT. It is very new, especially since people rarely admit about their obsessions.
Okay, dear dear Paulo Coelho. Where do I start?
This is how this book briefly was written.
Careful, this review contains spoilers!
Spoiler
Just so you guys and girls know, this is the seventh book I read by the dude in here, so I am talking based on previous experience, not prejudgment, ok?
Paulo in this extravagant novel is searching for his wife who decided to leave no trace of her whereabouts to him because she felt unhappy. Unhappy because he doesn't understand her, because he is always too busy because bla bla bla bla bla.
I think in his mind, Coelho created the impossible kind of woman. I would never suspect that a woman would be ok with her husband having affairs all the time and when he says that he doesn't want her anymore, she puts her foot down and says NO, you do want me.
blakh.
Annd then when he finds out that she left him, and that now, in the end of the book, she's pregnant, he's cool with it. He's very cool. no. There's NO guy out there like that no matter how good he is.
okay, now I want to talk about the dudes EXCELLENT (not) philosophy.
After 7 books, I finally would express my dismay!!! WOHOU. The picture below will explain what I am feeling right now.
His philosophy is very shallow and cheesy.
I am not going to start lecturing people on MY philosophy. No. I am not here to do that. But I want to say that sometimes some things are more important than personal happiness and that NO ONE is happy except the ignorant. So I am happy with my unhappiness, thank you very much, Coelho.
I hate his philosophy and his style of writing (ok, I know. I am reading the translation BUT) is very annoying, disturbing, and it feels like he took extra doses of drugs while writing all of his books. It is sooo calm, and it is SOOO ANNOYING. Argh. okay.
This is me only.
oh, and, the whole talk about God and the bible scriptures... it is just bleurgh. Dude... no, just no. i respect your religious beliefs BUT NO. He puts his religiousness in a very cheesy concept.
And he goes on and on talking about the energy of love and how it would save our lives. Dude, I know that shit, I really do. but your cheesy kind of writing style is making me hate the hell out of love and promote violence. Your books are dull, very dull, and boring. I know I know I shouldn't read them if I don't like them but curiosity gets the best of me. I try to read any book I set my eyes upon no matter how good and bad it is.
besides, I think esther is a bitch.
oh
and I hate how he promotes for his other books IN HIS BOOKS. DONE IT THOUSANDS OF TIMES. DUDE, HOW MUCH REALLY DO YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR BOOKS? GREEDY LITTLE BASTARD.
The only thing I liked about this book is his obsession with his wife. Nice idea. LOVED IT. It is very new, especially since people rarely admit about their obsessions.
mistralton's review against another edition
4.0
Lovely book. Helped me explore the recesses of my relationships.
scunareader's review against another edition
3.0
First, I want to make it clear that I don't care that Coelho writes his stories around strings of quotable cliches. I don't care. He may not be the Giorgio Armani of literature, but he is certainly the artisan who creates the pretty fabrics.
I didn't really understand the mission of the main character. I guess the bottom line is that I'm too selfish to share someone I love with anyone else lest the love for me should be overshadowed. Isn't that the greatest fear of anyone that loves someone else? That the love is temporary? That anyone is replaceable? That the journey of life may contain countless opportunities to love many people, not just one? Is that not the most terrifying feeling? To think to oneself "I may love you now, but I can't guarantee that I will after spending day after innumerable day with you..." It's the risk we take that allows us that brief joy of being loved wholly by someone, even if it's only for a little while.
How sad and happy, all at once.
I didn't really understand the mission of the main character. I guess the bottom line is that I'm too selfish to share someone I love with anyone else lest the love for me should be overshadowed. Isn't that the greatest fear of anyone that loves someone else? That the love is temporary? That anyone is replaceable? That the journey of life may contain countless opportunities to love many people, not just one? Is that not the most terrifying feeling? To think to oneself "I may love you now, but I can't guarantee that I will after spending day after innumerable day with you..." It's the risk we take that allows us that brief joy of being loved wholly by someone, even if it's only for a little while.
How sad and happy, all at once.