Reviews

The Witch of Portobello by Paulo Coelho, Margaret Jull Costa

rachelnotter's review against another edition

5.0

I loved this book so much and will read it again in the future

shibaunited's review against another edition

adventurous challenging hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

4.75

worldofbooks's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective tense fast-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

5.0

Great book 📕 

chinygarz's review against another edition

reflective medium-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

3.75

auburnlangley's review against another edition

3.0

This is my third attempt at reading this book, starting in 2009. Athena is a very abrupt and interesting character which once emerged led to a complex and thought evoking journey. It is a peculiar style of fiction which initially prevented me from getting into the book, but once hooked, I've come to appreciate and enjoy this style of interview as fiction.

taklamakan's review against another edition

1.0

أنهيت الرواية لان ضميري يمنعني غالبا من أن أبدأ كتابا ولا أنهيه !

كانت واحدة من أكثر الروايات التي قرأتها مللا وسخافة

ربما تشبعت من الكلام الصوفي و "الام الكبرى" فهي بعيدة جدا عن معتقداتي... فلماذا البحث عن معرفة الله في الطبيعة أو عن طريق الرقص أو طقوس اعتبرها شعودة

فكرة عبادة الطبيعة و أن "الله لم يخلق الكون بل الله هو الكون" و "الإلهة الأنثى" كلها أفكار وثنية قديمة و لا علاقة لها بالإسلام. لاني تفاجات بالكثير من القراء المسلمين ممن تقبلوا هده الأفكار بحجة أنها مغذية روحانيًا..في رأيي أن يتشبعوا بتعاليم الاسلام بدل هده الترهات.. فالاسلام يشمل كل جوانب الحياة .

ربما هي آخر رواية أقرأها لباولو ... فالحياة أقصر من أن نقرأ كتبا لا تضيف إلى إيماننا وعواطفنا وحبنا شيئا يذكر.

maymay88's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

nxurkrb's review against another edition

mysterious

3.75

hmann1517's review against another edition

5.0

"When you dance, do you feel desire? Do you feel as if you were summoning up a greater energy? When you dance, are there moments when you cease to be yourself?”

"Reprogram yourself every minute of each day with thoughts that make you grow. When you're feeling irritated or confused, try to laugh at yourself. Laugh out loud at this woman tormented by doubts and anxieties, convinced that her problems are the most important thing in the world."

whattiffread's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

5.0