The Fifth Mountain: A Novel

Paulo Coelho

Oct 2009 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

“More ambitious than The Alchemist. A thought-provoking tale.” – TIME magazine

In The Fifth Mountain, Paulo Coelho takes us back to the ninth century, to the turbulent Middle East, where the prophet Elijah is struggling to keep his faith alive in a world of constant upheaval, tyrannical royalty, and pagan gods.

Elijah’s story is a lesson in persistence, an exercise in hope, and a journey you will never forget. Inspired by a circumstance that forever altered Coelho’s own life, The Fifth Mountain is a testament to the truth that tragedy in life should not be considered a punishment, but a challenge of the spirit. Gripping in its narrative and graceful in its prose, The Fifth Mountain teaches and inspires like no other novel. This is a timeless story for the ages, a tale of the past that resonates powerfully today.

Ratings and reviews

I was never a reader, on the contrary, I hated it. Until I was introduced to The alchemist, changed my world. The second book was this one, and I was not disappointed. My second favorite book of all time, and one I have re-read many times. Like every Coelho book, the lessons Elijah teaches and is taught are timeless, creating a context shift that will most definitely alter the readers life. There is always at least one line from each of his books that has forever changed my life, and this is no exception!

I bought this book on 2010 for my school project but never finished until 2015..... Honestly, this book is really a good read but quite boring in the starting and was really amazing for me at the half and last parts. (I forced myself to finish the book). Could recommend.

This was an excellent read BUTTTT..Mr. Coelho, Elijah and Elisha are not the same person. You totally jacked up the narrative by confusing the 2. But all in all this was a great read. But you def need to do more research.

About the author

One of the most influential writers of our time, Paulo Coelho is the author of thirty international bestsellers, including The Alchemist, Warrior of the Light, Brida, Veronika Decides to Die, and Eleven Minutes. He is a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters and a United Nations Messenger of Peace. Paulo is the recipient of 115 international prizes and awards, among them, the Chevalier de l'Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur (Legion of Honor). Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1947, he soon discovered his vocation for writing. He worked as a director, theater actor, songwriter, and journalist. In 1986, a special meeting led him to make the pilgrimage to Saint James Compostela (in Spain). The Road to Santiago was not only a common pilgrimage but a turning point in his existence. A year later, he wrote The Pilgrimage, an autobiographical novel that is considered the beginning of his literary career. He lives in Geneva, Switzerland.