![]() ![]() ![]() Plot - and to some extent character - take second place to the moral of the tale. A parableĬoelho’s latest novel, Adultery, is a parable. Manuscript Found in Accra, in particular, is a book to keep and seek out in times of stress and trouble. He writes beautifully and his thoughtful insights serve as a form of consolation for the soul. The deceptively simple format seems to really work and gave me an insight into why Coelho’s work appeals to so many people. ![]() This is a contemplative series of stories in which the citizens of Jerusalem in 1099 explore questions relating to love, jealousy and fear. Although this became an international bestseller, I had not read any of his work until relatively recently.Īn invitation to review Manuscript Found in Accra was my introduction to his work. It summarises in a sentence the life lesson contained in Adultery.īrazilian author Paulo Coelho developed a huge following the publication of his novel The Alchemist. “Sometimes you have to lose yourself to discover who you are.” The subtitle of Paulo Coelho’s novel, cuts to the chase. ![]()
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