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The Zahir: A Novel of Obsession Paperback – July 3, 2006

by Paulo Coelho (Author)

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The narrator of The Zahir is a bestselling novelist who lives in Paris and enjoys all the privileges money and celebrity bring. His wife of ten years, Esther, is a war correspondent who has disappeared along with a friend, Mikhail, who may or may not be her lover.

Was Esther kidnapped, murdered, or did she simply escape a marriage that left her unfulfilled? The narrator doesn't have any answers, but he has plenty of questions of his own. Then one day Mikhail finds the narrator and promises to reunite him with his wife. In his attempt to recapture a lost love, the narrator discovers something unexpected about himself.

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Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Harper Perennial; Reprint edition (July 3, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0060832819
ISBN-13: 978-0060832810
Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.8 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (188 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #15 in Books > Literature & Fiction > World Literature > Caribbean & Latin American

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Great Book.

By Amazon Customer on July 4, 2015

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As with all of Paulo's books, the Alchemist was a tough act to follow, but with that said I thought this was one of his better books. I find it wonderful the way he typically weaves his own life's lessons into a "fictional" story line (Of course only he knows how much is fiction and how much was real). The underlying theme of this book is "Relationship rescue", and I would recommend it to anyone who is experiencing relationship challenges. He places this story in the nightlife scene of present day Paris, and has woven in some very interesting characters from the former Soviet block countries. As always, his story captivated my interests - and once I get into it - it was hard to put down. An interesting coincidence is that I started reading his books (starting with The Pilgrimage) just prior to beginning my 500 mile hike on the El Camino de Santiago in Spain - and this one was the last one I read as I was completing that journey.

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Excellent book

By JC_Moreno on March 23, 2015

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I'm not the most avid reader out there. I do like the way Coelho writes because as he says, it creates the movie of the book in my head. I can picture people, scenery, and many other things while reading his books. Also, there is a feeling that I have gone through some of the situations written which creates a better connection with the book. Recommended.

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Coelho could write the phone book and I would love it. This book is mesmerizing

By A. Allen on April 3, 2015

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Coelho could write the phone book and I would love it. This book is mesmerizing. I have a tattoo of the Zahir in arabic on my wrist...that's how much this book and it's message of unconditional love moved me.

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My soul is renewed

By Grace Roman on September 30, 2014

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I have read many of Coelho's books. Each comes to deliver a new message that my soul has been craving to rediscover. Once again, this story has touched my life and brought joy, hope, and love to me. During the reading of this book, I often connected to the main character as if it was I who was having these thoughts, discovering myself along the journey. It's amazing how each person I know who has read this often feels the same way. If you are a fan/reader of Coehlo's stories, this will again bring you a gift as all his stories do. For a first-time reader, know that his stories are a gift to your life that have been waiting to be unwrapped.

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una historia de inspiracion

By Carmen Urquiaga on January 12, 2015

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A book full of learning and human confrontations inspired by the true Love of God in every human being. Me encanto

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Two Stars

By D. S. on December 19, 2014

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I have read two other Coelho books and loved them, this one...not so much.

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Coelho captures relationship angst and commitment in this brilliant piece...

By Lynn M. Hamilton on February 28, 2015

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Another exceptional book from Paulo Coelho that speaks for the human condition in relationships...

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Great Book

By Lora on June 5, 2014

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Im a huge fan of Paulo Coelho , his stories are always deep and meaningful . The Zahir is a beautiful story of love and letting go. I recommend it to the avid reader

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Boring.

Boring. I didn't even care to finish it.

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Five Stars

Excellent!!

Published 13 days ago by Liviu Chiriac

I love his books.

I have read few of his books including the Alchamist, and love love his style of writing. Eleven minutes is my favourite.

Published 1 month ago by firazer

A book that makes you understand about your desires and goals

Amazing literary piece by Paulo Coelho. His stories are captivating, simple to understand and help person to associate them with his real life experiences.

Published 1 month ago by Nikhil

Amazing Love & Life Lessons!

On the tree of Paulo Coelho books this is classified as "obsession," which fits the book perfectly. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Vivien Maron

One Star

This book droned on and on without any high points.

Published 2 months ago by lorabora

Good in certain parts

The problem with this pedantic book is that it is written to preach. There is nothing natural even as it tries to address in detail some of the real life issues. Read more

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The story was good. Worth a read

It was an interesting read but I was expecting more. The story was good. Worth a read.

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An amazing story! I am grateful to a, scientist, colleague of my wife who loaned her copy of The Zahir to me, to read. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Zaheer Jan

excelente

Sin dudas el mejor libro que he leído! Te enseña como en el trajín de la vida uno se olvida de lo más básico y puro, el amor

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