By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept: A Novel of Forgiveness by Paulo Coelho

By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept: A Novel of Forgiveness

On the Seventh Day #1

Paulo Coelho

180 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction romance emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

P ilar, a frustrated scholar looking for meaning in the endless cycle of her days, receives a call from a childhood friend. She is surprised to learn that her former playmate is now a charismatic spiritual leader. She is even more astonished when ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,584 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
emotional 64%
inspiring 47%
hopeful 38%
adventurous 20%
sad 15%
lighthearted 13%
mysterious 12%
challenging 8%
relaxing 7%
tense 5%
informative 4%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 34%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.3

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