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The Zahir: A Novel of Obsession (P.S.)
The Zahir A Novel of Obsession - P.S.
Author: Paulo Coelho, Margaret Jull Costa (Translator)
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 not be her lover. — Was Esther kidnapped, murdered, or did she simply escape a marriage that l...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780060832810
ISBN-10: 0060832819
Publication Date: 7/1/2006
Pages: 336
Edition: Reprint
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3.6 stars, based on 60 ratings
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Book Type: Paperback
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MOMSBOOKS avatar reviewed The Zahir: A Novel of Obsession (P.S.) on + 64 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I read this after reading the Alchemist. Frankly, I preferred the Alchemist but I tend to like spiritual mystique so that is probably why. I liked this book, I would recommend it, Paul Cohelo does not let you down. The book was in international bestseller
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Helpful Score: 1
I found this book to be tedious and tiresome. Several interesting characters and subplots are never fully realized because the protagonist is too occupied with contemplating his own remarkable genius.
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veranaz22 avatar reviewed The Zahir: A Novel of Obsession (P.S.) on + 12 more book reviews
A novel following a journey of a novelist in search of his wife, or rather of obsessing over why his wife left. But instead of finding her, he finds out things about himself.
This novel had a wonderfully strong start, but started to get very disconnected in the middle. Overall, it was such a joy and such an experience to read. After reading "The Alchemist," I had no interest in reading anymore of Coelho's work, but this novel inspires me to give his work another chance. Looking forward to more Coelho!
Three and a half out of five.


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