201 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007132867
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The new novel from Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist, told with his usual masterly blend of wisdom, humour, and drama. A stranger arrives in the small mountain village. He carries with him a backpack containing a notebook and eleven gold bars....
Community Reviews Summary of 1,941 reviews
Moods
mysterious 35%
dark 28%
inspiring 26%
challenging 19%
tense 19%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 10%
emotional 10%
informative 5%
lighthearted 4%
sad 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 43% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 37% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DeathModerate
Murder
201 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007132867
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The new novel from Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist, told with his usual masterly blend of wisdom, humour, and drama. A stranger arrives in the small mountain village. He carries with him a backpack containing a notebook and eleven gold bars....
Community Reviews Summary of 1,941 reviews
Moods
mysterious 35%
dark 28%
inspiring 26%
challenging 19%
tense 19%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 10%
emotional 10%
informative 5%
lighthearted 4%
sad 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 43% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 37% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DeathModerate
Murder