I have read 1/3 rd and still enjoying it. The story is about the controversial profession, but its interesting to know the world from the perspective of these people and upto this point in book the writer had done a good job.
Actually, I never thought to read Paulo after Alchemist. Not that I didn't like the book, but I read that he repeats himself in his other books. I chose to pick another book, as this is the second of Paulo's book after Alchemist, which has been translated in Sindhi. I'm reading English version to know why they chose this book for translation, while the topic is quite controversial. May be readers of Sindhi literature are more open to such topics. Recently, a Sindhi book won award for best novel of the year and it was also controversial topic dealing with poor girls of railway employees of lower cadre.
I'm a fan of Paulo, but I didn't read this one nor the new one. Both topics seemed a little off. Let me know once you finish.
I'm a fan of Paulo, but I didn't read this one nor the new one. Both topics seemed a little off. Let me know once you finish.
finished it and won't suggest you though it got a happy ending. Its so descriptive at places that it can be termed as porn. I haven't read '50 shades of Grey', but after reading this book, I can say that this book might have encouraged the writer of '50 shades..' to explore the topic further.
finished it and won't suggest you though it got a happy ending. Its so descriptive at places that it can be termed as porn. I haven't read '50 shades of Grey', but after reading this book, I can say that this book might have encouraged the writer of '50 shades..' to explore the topic further.
The Alchemist...
thats the only book I have read, started Zahir, and couldn't read more than 30 pages. I don't know why I don't feel like reading any other book of Paulo.
I have heard a lot about the book and movie so reading it. It's kinda funny but I didn't enjoy that much reading it. Will watch the movie version too after finishing the book.
Finished it yesterday. It was ok, nothing great about it (no idea why it's no.1 on the NYTimes bestsellers list). The characters were a huge let down. Not one of them was normal. Every character was detestable, save one whom you can sympathise with, but deplorable nonetheless. Throughout the novel i was like why, why, why? Why can't anyone be normal and rational, why be an emotional mess? As far as the mystery is concerned, once you understand the characters, it's not hard to fathom who the culprit is.
Something that i really liked from the book:
" I have never understood how people can blithely disregard the damage they do by following their hearts. Who was it said that following your heart is a good thing? It is pure egotism, a selfishness to conquer all."
Just finished No Country For Old Men and Child 44. Both were AWESOME. I also recently found out that Child 44 is being made into a movie, with Tom Hardy as the lead... which is obvs nice lol
Currently reading A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry.