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

Maybe it's just me. But I really don't see the big deal behind Paulo Coelho. I've now read three books by him (The Alchemist, Veronika Decides to Die, and now The Zahir), and I've disliked every one. Sorry Paulo. Three strikes and you're out. Way out.

The Zahir is all about a man (who I'm pretty sure is Coelho) who complains the whole time and can't figure out why his wife left him, when to the reader it's pretty obvious why.

Coelho explores various meanings of love and life, but the impact of these lessons is diminished significantly as they are repeated in various forms by various characters.

Please don't waste your time on The Zahir, or any other novel by Coelho. There's so much reading out there that is actually good.

International Best Seller about a novelist who lives in Paris and enjoys all the privileges mondy and celebrity bring. His wife of ten years, is a war correspondent who has disappeared along with a friend, Mikhail, who may or may not be her lovel. In his attempt to recaptue a lost love, the narrator discovers himself and brings meaning to his life. The book is haunting adn beautifully written

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