Veronika Decides to Die: A Novel of Redemption

Paulo Coelho

Mar 2009 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

“A highly original, moving, and ultimately life-affirming book.” – Sunday Mirror (London)

Twenty-four-year-old Veronika seems to have everything – youth and beauty, boyfriends and a loving family, a fulfilling job. But something is missing in her life. So, one cold November morning. She takes a handful of sleeping pills expecting to never wake up. But she does—at a mental hospital where she is told that she has only days to live.

Inspired by events in Coelho’s own life, Veronika Decides to Die questions the meaning of madness and celebrates individuals who do not fit into patterns society considers to be normal. Bold and illuminating, it is a dazzling portrait of a young woman at the crossroads of despair and liberation, and a poetic, exuberant appreciation of each day as a renewed opportunity.

Ratings and reviews

Actually, the title of the book is very intriguing. Since i really loved such kind of genre, i quickly added it to my cart. I wasn't expecting there would be romance, all i thought was that that it will only have gothic and dark atmosphere. The ending was so sweet, too sweet to be true. I loved the story, every philosophy of the characters. It's very nice and actually it's not too romantic, just perfect balanced. Well, I'd prefer it not having romance though but without it, this novel would be in different case.

The descriptions of all these mixed emotions are amazing. You'll open your eyes as you read along, because such a small detail can describe so much from feelings, to visualizing everything around you, to that deep beating in your heart. This book is incredible and well worth the read!

Amazing storyline but it is not as good as "The alchemist ".Though its worth reading

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.