Adultery

Name: Adultery
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780143572732
Price: 28.0 NZD
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By Paulo Coelho

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Summary

Adultery by Paulo Coelho is a thought-provoking exploration of a woman's struggle with love, passion, and identity. The protagonist, a successful journalist living in Geneva, finds herself questioning her perfect life after encountering an old flame. As she grapples with her desires and choices, the story delves into themes of emotional fulfilment and self-discovery.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by complex emotional landscapes and enjoy exploring themes of passion, self-discovery, and the challenges of fidelity. Set against a backdrop of an ostensibly perfect life unravelling, it delves into the depth of human desires and the quest for meaning beyond routine existence. Ideal for readers who appreciate thought-provoking narratives that challenge conventional norms.

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Have you ever looked at your life and wondered, 'Is this it?' Linda knows she's lucky. Yet every morning when she opens her eyes to a so-called new day, she feels like closing them again.

Her friends recommend medication. But Linda wants to feel more, not less. And so she embarks on an adventure as unexpected as it is daring, and which reawakens a side of her that she—respectable wife, loving mother, ambitious journalist—thought had disappeared. Even she can't predict what will happen next...

Adultery is a novel about discovering who you are, where you're going, and what matters to you most.

It'll have you asking what's really important in life. — New Idea

Paulo Coelho's books have had a life-enhancing impact on millions of people. — The Times (UK)

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Adultery by Paulo Coelho is often considered a compelling exploration of the complexities of marriage and infidelity. Reviews praise Coelho's ability to delve into the deeper emotional landscapes of his characters, examining the intricate dance between passion and commitment. Readers frequently remark on the book's thought-provoking narrative, although some mention mixed feelings about the pacing and character development.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143572732

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 March 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 236g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Paulo Coelho's life remains the primary source of inspiration for his books. He has flirted with death, escaped madness, dallied with drugs, withstood torture, experimented with magic and alchemy, studied philosophy and religion, read voraciously, lost and recovered his faith and experienced the pain and pleasure of love. In searching for his own place in the world, he has discovered answers for the challenges that everyone faces. He believes that, within ourselves, we have the necessary strength to find our own destiny. His novel The Alchemist has sold more than 65 million copies and has been cited as an inspiration by people as diverse as Malala Yousafzai and Pharrell Williams. Paulo Coelho's books have sold more than 175 million copies worldwide. He is the writer with the most followers on social media and is the most translated living author in the world. He has won 115 international prizes and awards, has been a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters since 2002 and in 2007 was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace.

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