The Zahir: A Novel of Obsession by Paulo Coelho

The Zahir: A Novel of Obsession

Paulo Coelho

298 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction philosophy reflective slow-paced

Description

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 ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,311 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
inspiring 43%
emotional 39%
adventurous 30%
challenging 21%
informative 17%
hopeful 13%
sad 13%
tense 13%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 32%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 5% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.29

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