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Jul 29, 2019
I generally feel that Coelho is worth while author. I started listening to this novel on CD. It was one of the most depressing things I had ever heard, so I did not complete listening. What made it so depressing was the fact that it…
Nov 09, 2016ArapahoeLesley rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
It's hard to like a book when you truly wish the main character would choke on her own tongue. This book portrays (very well I might add) everything that is wrong with the mind of a human female and the indulgent society in which we live…
prettiipreppii
Sep 07, 2016prettiipreppii rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!!.I never put it down!!
Mar 21, 2016
Superficial examination of a selfish woman's empty life and marriage with a supposedly spiritually uplifting ending that was completely false. Reading this juvenile and facile take on the meaning of marital and personal happiness,…
frenchie924
Aug 24, 2015frenchie924 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
oh Paulo. this is not even close to good. the main characters are uninteresting and not relatable. I felt like I was reading a book about someone who read a book and then wanted to act it out so as to make themselves more interesting. …
Jul 16, 2015evelinatx rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Coelho's "The Alchemist" and "Veronica Decides to Die" have been some of most exquisite, magical, and even life-changing books I've ever read. Unfortunately, "Adultery" fails to come even close. The characters feel artificial, dialogue…
Jun 04, 2015DouglasLinn rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
"ADULTERY" is a really good book, however not one of my favorites by Paulo Coelho, whom I find to be an inspiring author. The book is well written, but the story takes a little effort to get going. It is not until mid way where the…
May 11, 2015iSvet rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
This book is disappointing, a complete waste of my time.
Dec 26, 2014MyrtleLouise rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Not as good as "The Alchemist." Coehlo muddies up his work with some superfluous sex that doesn't add to the story. He still has a way with letting you see into a character's mind, which is intriguing. For the most part, this is a good…
eringate
Dec 24, 2014eringate rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
SPOILERS AHEAD - - - I was extremely disappointed with this book. The beginning was very promising; the idea that a woman with the 'perfect' life finds herself bored (and apparently on the verge of depression; she can't really decide) is…
Nov 10, 2014Safariluv03 rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
One of the absolute worst books I've ever opened. Firstly I didn't realize this was a heavily religon based book but that isn't a deal breaker because a well written book is always worth reading. This is not one of those books. The…
Oct 19, 2014
It is not one of his best books, actually I was quite disappointed.
Oct 18, 2014Adele_Jaunty rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I did not enjoy this book. The protagonist was so self-absorbed and superficial that there was no way a reasonable person could relate to her ennui with her life. The sexual aspect seemed facile and hardly believable. There was a…
M_ALCOTT
Oct 04, 2014M_ALCOTT rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
" What is really contagious is fear, the constant fear of never finding someone to accompany us to the end of our days. And in the name of this fear we are capable of doing anything, including accepting the wrong person and convincing…
Aggie3
Sep 19, 2014Aggie3 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
This book is in keeping with the style of Paulo Coelho's writings, but for me this one missed something. It felt like a lecture rather than a novel. I like that this book brought feelings out and on the table, shining light on some…
Yellow_Cat_291
Sep 06, 2014Yellow_Cat_291 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Interesting story, Paulo Coelho makes us reflect about our relationships and what is really important to us
NYPLRecommends
Sep 04, 2014
NYPL Staff Pick Linda lives a very comfortable life in Geneva, Switzerland: wears Versace shirts to her job as a newspaper journalist, has a loving husband and two great children. Linda, however, feels like something is missing. A chance…
Aug 29, 2014writermala rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I must be a prude. I just couldn't condone the protagonist of this story indulging in an adulterous relationship to rediscover the meaning of her life. I am a huge Paulo Coelho fan and so had very high expectations. This book was a let…