Veronika Decides to Die is truly one of the most thought provoking books I have ever read. This was my first experience with Coelho (followed by "The Alchemist" and "The Pilgrimage) and it instantly blew me away with its cleverly weaved plot that is simplistic and poetic at the same time.

Paulo Coelho seems to make a habit of writing inspirational stories that are fictitious, grand and supernatural. This book however, strays away from his usual style of writing by being raw and straightforward; scolding readers of how they were neglectful of the life they have been given.

The novel began with a woman named Veronika, a 24 year-old who lives in the unknown country of Slovenia. She seems to have it all – youth, beauty, boyfriends, a loving family and a fulfilling job, yet, no happiness. Veronika is not exactly a believer of God and has a tendency to take the easiest way out, grabbing any opportunity near at hand. She resents the idea of being a housewife as well as all the......

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