Books : Veronika Decides to Die: A Novel of Redemption (P.S.)

Rating: - Paulo Decides to Write...?
I really, really, really (I could add infinite "realys") dont see what the big deal is with Mr Coelho. I am close to finish this second book of his , after reading the terribly disapointing "the Alchemist" and a I stronlgy beleive that this is a very mediocre book, with very poor ideas that simply are not developed to the optimum. And this doesn't do justice to his characters. I was hoping that Coehlo could add to the list of talented Latin writters such as Borges and Garcia Marces. Unfortunatly looks like even Alliente does it better than him.

His funtametalistic attitude becomes ennoying here, although is coverd better than in "the Alchemist" and his obsession with destiny still makes his work as animaginative and predictable as ever.

Krima

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Rating: - Paulo Decides to Write...?
I really, really, really (I could add infinite "realys") dont see what the big deal is with Mr Coelho. I am close to finish this second book of his , after reading the terribly disapointing "the Alchemist" and a I stronlgy beleive that this is a very mediocre book, with very poor ideas that simply are not developed to the optimum. And this doesn't do justice to his characters. I was hoping that Coehlo could add to the list of talented Latin writters such as Borges and Garcia Marces. Unfortunatly looks like even Alliente does it better than him.

His funtametalistic attitude becomes ennoying here, although is coverd better than in "the Alchemist" and his obsession with destiny still makes his work as animaginative and predictable as ever.

Krima

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Rating: - Thought Provoking
At the end of this novel the reader is given the gift of a second chance at life, but only if the reader dares to defy conformity and live according to their heart's passion, assuming of course that the heart has a recognizable passion. That's the catch. If you are satisfied with your own mediocrity then I don't recommend reading this because you might just find yourself identifying with Veronika, who never dared to take any real chances or go against the flow, one day after another being that of mundane existence. You may in fact find yourself quite jealous of Veronika's remarkable foresight when she analyzed the reasons for not finishing her life, and then for having the calm courage to end her life of monotonous conformity.

This book challenges you to examine the value of your own life, and the cost of sacrificing whatever it is that is unusual about you for the sake of acceptance by others. If you aren't afraid of holding up a mirror to yourself then read away, and enjoy the spiritual jewels the authors lays at your feet.

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Rating: - well suprise - suprise
This is my first read of Coelho. I had no expectations or pre-formed ideas of his methods. I should have seen through the set-up which, I feel, is the betrayal of a promise to his living father. Don't get me wrong, I think that the book is very good, I just feel the ending was sightly a let down. It wouldn't have been a let down had I not been fooled earlier. Coelho should have left himself and his friend out of the story and he should have waited to write it. Though his appearance in the store is minimal, it damages the value.

I wasn't reading this book to experience "help" with understanding the value of life. I read it thinking I would be given a little credit for understanding the difficulties of survival. Yes, it is moving, especially if you want to witness the events of life altering decisions made based on instinct and desires while in conflict with parental pressures. In conclusion, a good book with a couple of flaws. Like I said earlier, I should have see through the set-up.

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Rating: - Are you nuts?
I am crazy about this book. In fact...I am crazy about life. And that's what this book want to let you know...if you think you don't belong to this world, or if you aren't sure about it, read this book. It will make you love life. I'll say this is a great lesson to anybody that seeks advice to give up stress, depresion, or sadness. Nothing worth stop your life. Keep on living and sharing with those you don't even know. Something else: if you have read other books from this author, this may be surprising, specially the way he talks about sex. Great book!