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Adultery

Paulo Coelho
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Adultery

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Paulo Coelho

Adultery

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Geneva, Switzerland • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Adultery by Paulo Coelho, a journalist experiences dissatisfaction despite leading an ostensibly perfect life. Struggling with routine, the journalist embarks on an unexpected journey of self-discovery through a rekindled affair. The novel explores themes of love, passion, and self-exploration, shedding light on the complexities of marriage and personal fulfillment.

Emotional

Mysterious

Contemplative

Romantic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.4

64,821 ratings

38%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

29%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Adultery by Paulo Coelho reveal mixed opinions. Positively, some readers appreciate Coelho's exploration of existential themes and the introspective journey of the protagonist. However, others find the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. The narrative's lack of depth and emotional engagement is also a common criticism.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Adultery?

A reader who enjoys Adultery by Paulo Coelho likely appreciates introspective, emotional narratives that explore themes of passion and dissatisfaction in marriage. Fans of Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert or Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy may find this novel compelling.

3.4

64,821 ratings

38%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

29%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Geneva, Switzerland • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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