![]() ![]() She is depressed and in the brilliancy of Paulo Coelho, this fact does not need to be spelled out to us although it is. From the opening pages of the book, Linda is heard whining about her life. The protagonist, Linda, whose name we do not get to know until later in the book (and whose name does not really stick with us because it is only mentioned that one time – twice at most), is a character that I found difficult to like. ![]() And so there is barely any surprise as the already unfurled story unfolds. Amen.” This, along with the title, already sets the scene for what is to come. ![]() I found it interesting that four pages before the book begins, there is a sentence that reads “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for those who turn to you. But hey, it’s Paulo Coelho – forget the title and dive right in.Īdultery is a story of a year in the life of a young woman told through her eyes, in her voice. I am usually more attracted to flamboyant, witty titles. Adultery, much like the Alchemist is enveloped by a very simple title that summarizes the book while hiding all other themes and poignant points that the book makes. If, like me, your first and only encounter with Paulo Coelho was with The Alchemist, then you will understand my excitement in reaching for another book by the writer. Paulo Coelho’s “Adultery” – Book Review by Marilyn Eshikena ![]()
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