The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho

The Pilgrimage

Paulo Coelho

274 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction philosophy informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

Description

In 1986, Paulo Coelho walked the 500-mile Road of Santiago, an ancient Spanish pilgrimage, and his journey inspired this novel. As he follows the legendary road traveled by pilgrims of San Tiago since the Middle Ages, Coelho's experiences and his ...

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Moods

reflective 84%
inspiring 53%
challenging 38%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 25%
emotional 20%
informative 15%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 7%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 41%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.29

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