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Veronika Decides to Die
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Madness is wanting to be normal.
There is something very wrong with the world. Veronika wants to die. And she can certainly try, but she can also, certainly, fail. Committed to an insane asylum, she may actually find sanity in the craziest places of all.
Unfortunately, I cannot really go into much detail without spoiling much of the book's content, so I'm just going to say that those few who decide to read it may find in it a beautiful profoundly moving story, about life, and death.
Veronika is one of those characters that, despite all circumstances, you cannot but find her tragically adorable.
This is one of those 'love it or hate it' books, so you are probably going to love it plainly, or hate it deeply. You can tell which side the coin toss landed for me.
Still remaining, the movie (2009)
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1998] [210p] [Inspirational] [Highly Recommendable]
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★★★★★ Veronika Decides to Die
★★★★☆ The Alchemist [3.5]
★★★☆☆ The Fifth Mountain [2.5]
★★★☆☆ The Pilgrimage [2.5]
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Locura es querer ser normal.
Hay algo muy mal en el mundo. Veronika quiere morir. Y ciertamente lo puede intentar, pero también puede, ciertamente, fallar. Confinada a un manicomio, puede que halle la cordura en el lugar más loco de todos.
Desafortunadamente, no puedo entrar en mucho detalle sin arriesgarme a arruinar mucho del contenido del libro, así que sólo voy a decir que aquellos pocos que decidan leerlo puede que encuentren en él una hermosa y profundamente conmovedora historia, sobre la vida, y la muerte.
Veronika es uno de esos personajes que, a fuerzas de las circunstancias, uno no puede evitar encontrarla trágicamente adorable.
Este es uno de esos libros de 'ámalo o ódialo', así que probablemente vas a amarlo plenamente, u odiarlo ferveramente. Podés adivinar de qué lado cayó la moneda en mi caso.
Queda pendiente la película (2009)
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1998] [210p] [Inspiracional] [Altamente Recomendable]
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There is something very wrong with the world. Veronika wants to die. And she can certainly try, but she can also, certainly, fail. Committed to an insane asylum, she may actually find sanity in the craziest places of all.
Unfortunately, I cannot really go into much detail without spoiling much of the book's content, so I'm just going to say that those few who decide to read it may find in it a beautiful profoundly moving story, about life, and death.
Veronika is one of those characters that, despite all circumstances, you cannot but find her tragically adorable.
This is one of those 'love it or hate it' books, so you are probably going to love it plainly, or hate it deeply. You can tell which side the coin toss landed for me.
Still remaining, the movie (2009)
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1998] [210p] [Inspirational] [Highly Recommendable]
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★★★★★ Veronika Decides to Die
★★★★☆ The Alchemist [3.5]
★★★☆☆ The Fifth Mountain [2.5]
★★★☆☆ The Pilgrimage [2.5]
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Locura es querer ser normal.
Hay algo muy mal en el mundo. Veronika quiere morir. Y ciertamente lo puede intentar, pero también puede, ciertamente, fallar. Confinada a un manicomio, puede que halle la cordura en el lugar más loco de todos.
Desafortunadamente, no puedo entrar en mucho detalle sin arriesgarme a arruinar mucho del contenido del libro, así que sólo voy a decir que aquellos pocos que decidan leerlo puede que encuentren en él una hermosa y profundamente conmovedora historia, sobre la vida, y la muerte.
Veronika es uno de esos personajes que, a fuerzas de las circunstancias, uno no puede evitar encontrarla trágicamente adorable.
Este es uno de esos libros de 'ámalo o ódialo', así que probablemente vas a amarlo plenamente, u odiarlo ferveramente. Podés adivinar de qué lado cayó la moneda en mi caso.
Queda pendiente la película (2009)
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1998] [210p] [Inspiracional] [Altamente Recomendable]
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Estoy segura que vi la pelicula con Sarah Michelle Gellar
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Monica wrote: "Estoy segura que vi la pelicula con Sarah Michelle Gellar"Sí Monica creo que es esa :)
Yubaba wrote: "This is such a thought provoking book. Glad you enjoyed it."Thank you Yubaba! Glad you enjoyed too as well ^_^!
Eric wrote: "Great review! I LOVE Paulo Coelho!❤💯 I got a 6 book box set of Paulo's books, I read The Alchemist (My favorite novel ever!) Then The Pilgrimage which was also really good, the The Warrior Of Ligh..."Thank you Eric! This one is my favorite Coelho's, although The Alchemist was a very close second! I liked Pilgrimage and Fifth Mountain, but not nearly as much as the other two. Hope you enjoy it too :D!
Fascinating review, dear Federico! Did Veronika suffer from depression? One of my friends told me a long time ago. I should read this. :)
I think she is suicidal rather than depressed. Although the book does cover depression, schizophrenia, panic and other symptoms at the mental hospital.
What a fascinating premise, Federico! I haven't heard of this book, but will look into it. I'm so glad you loved it, and it was moving and beautiful for you. Terrific review! :)
This book was spectacular! It’s different and I loved the idea of it. So brilliant! Great review, Federico!
Yun wrote: "What a fascinating premise, Federico! I haven't heard of this book, but will look into it. I'm so glad you loved it, and it was moving and beautiful for you. Terrific review! :)"Thank you so much Yun ^_^! Can't say it's recommendable because the reaction to it can be so unpredictable depending on the person, the moment. A total wildcard.
EmBibliophile wrote: "This book was spectacular! It’s different and I loved the idea of it. So brilliant! Great review, Federico!"Thank you Em! So glad you could enjoy it so much as well <3
Awesome review, Federico! Glad you got a winner :)
Thank you Michelle, Alex :D !
Thank you Paige, SheAint, CeeCee <3
Great review Federico! I liked this one as well.
Tahera wrote: "Great review Federico! I liked this one as well."Glad you enjoyed too Tahera :D !!
Nicola wrote: "Fantastic review Federico! After loving ‘The Alchemist’ I’m looking forward to getting to this! 😊😊"I hope you like it Nicola! Alchemist was my fav Coelho's for a long time, until I read this one :D
Totally agree! I really enjoyed the book. It was a good reminder to stop limiting our own selves out of fear of feeling things and fear of being perceived differently.
Síi, totalmente de acuerdo💜
VtheVet wrote: "Totally agree! I really enjoyed the book. It was a good reminder to stop limiting our own selves out of fear of feeling things and fear of being perceived differently."Absolutely. Never afraid to be different <3 . Thank you VtheVet! Sorry for the delay!
Daira wrote: "Síi, totalmente de acuerdo💜"<3<3<3
Being a former psychiatric nurse, this definitely caught my attention!Adding this to my list! Thank you! Great review! Did you ever watch the film? Just wondering if it was any good.
Suhailah wrote: "Being a former psychiatric nurse, this definitely caught my attention!Adding this to my list! Thank you! Great review! Did you ever watch the film? Just wondering if it was any good."Thank you Suhailah! Oh yes I should update it later. The movie was decent enough but it doesn't compare to the book, it doesn't even come close to be nearly as good.
I figured after watching the trailer it may have been a bit misleading. Eh I'll probably still try to watch it. But excited for the book! Thanks!
Suhailah wrote: "I figured after watching the trailer it may have been a bit misleading. Eh I'll probably still try to watch it. But excited for the book! Thanks!"Hope you enjoy it! It's one of those books I wish I could forget just to be able to reread it as the first time <3
Oh, love it or hate it makes this tricky for me. I tend to end up in the other category. Superb review, Federico. :)
Srivalli wrote: "Oh, love it or hate it makes this tricky for me. I tend to end up in the other category. Superb review, Federico. :)"It's the same with all Coelho's books methinks lol, but this one I can vouch for. Thank you Srivalli :) !
Sounds awesome, the more I read of your reviews the more I think I should read Coelho. Excellent review, Fede 🖤
inciminci wrote: "Sounds awesome, the more I read of your reviews the more I think I should read Coelho. Excellent review, Fede 🖤"Thank you Inci! Coelho is a total wildcard, many find him profound and moving, others bland and too spiritual/religious/self-helpish. Myself after having read four of his books I feel I had enough of him and don't look forward to reading more. But this one I do hold dear <3
I don't think I ever saw you give five stars, Fede, so wow! Glad it was so good for you! 🖤
inciminci wrote: "I don't think I ever saw you give five stars, Fede, so wow! Glad it was so good for you! 🖤"Thank you Inci! Oh this was just perfect. Superbly uplifting 🖤, the best of Coelho by far imo. But this was ages ago, I dont know why this review is circulating again. Look there's a comment from you last June LOL.
Ahaha, goes to show how much attention I pay to what I read and comment 🤭, Maybe they did a change with the labelling, like it was with that horrible Hunting Party or whatever that book was that was coming back.
inciminci wrote: "Ahaha, goes to show how much attention I pay to what I read and comment 🤭, Maybe they did a change with the labelling, like it was with that horrible Hunting Party or whatever that book was that wa..."It has happened to me too Inci! Sometimes when something sounds familiar or I have a deja vu I search query my name in a review just in case I may have left a comment before xD. Could be the labelling thing! I dunno. It's like I've given up trying to figure out GR's every little quirk lol.
Great reviews Fede, you've made this one sound ever so enticing!!
Mark wrote: "Great reviews Fede, you've made this one sound ever so enticing!!"Well, I try. If any Coelho is worth it I think this is it. Thank you Mark!
Fabulous review, Federico. It is a wonderful feeling when a book works well. Do you reread books you love often? I tend to never do that except for a handful of them.
