My rating: 1 of 5 stars
“To conquer frustration, one must remain intensely focused on the outcome, not the obstacles.”
----T.F. Hodge
Paulo Coelho, the international bestselling author, has penned a compelling tale of love and infidelity mixed with the good ol' Coelho style of philosophy in his book, Adultery. This story is centered around a married woman who is lucky enough to have a good, rich and loving husband and two beautiful kids and a grand house, yet she still longs for some drama in her marriage to be specific, she needs excitement in her life as well as in her marriage.
Synopsis:
The thought-provoking new novel from the international bestselling author whose words change lives.
Linda knows she's lucky.
Yet every morning when she opens her eyes to a so-called new day, she feels like closing them again.
Her friends recommend medication.
But Linda wants to feel more, not less.
And so she embarks on an adventure as unexpected as it is daring, and which reawakens a side of her that she - respectable wife, loving mother, ambitious journalist - thought had disappeared.
Even she can't predict what will happen next...
Adultery, the provocative new novel by Paulo Coelho, best-selling author of The Alchemist and Eleven Minutes, explores the question of what it means to live life fully and happily, finding the balance between life's routine and the desire for something new.
If Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James was a book to give wet dreams to the bored housewives, then Adultery by Paulo Coelho is the book that put those wet dreams of the bored housewives into motion, to be specific, giving them wings and making them real! So if you want to see those weird fantasies in your life, then do not forget to pick up a copy of Adultery.
Although the author here diligently enlightens his readers to follow the footsteps of the protagonist, Linda, who infidel-ed her way to excitement in her marriage. Well from now, I shall not expect anything from my favorite authors. I mean this was the author who first intrigued me with the word "philosophy" and "faith" when I was in Grade 8 through his debut phenomenal book, The Alchemist. And today, 11 years later, I'm so ashamed of myself that I once found solace and meaning in the words of this author. If every author wants to follow the footsteps of E.L.James, then there won't be any more good authors left on this planet. Let's just say, Adultery was a softer and a decent version of Fifty Shades of Grey, the former being a bit more from the philosophical or religious in its approach.
There is nothing in this story to hold on to. I mean it is not the right way to bring excitement or happiness in one's marriage that has lost its charm, by cheating on your spouse! OMG! Disgrace!
This book is on my TBR since 2014, and due to the book reviews of other readers, it made me to shove the book further down the TBR pile, but now its time to clear my list and hence I had to read this pathetic book. Thank god, I did not buy this book, as it was gifted to me by my friend, anyways, I can't say "NO" to books when it comes to gifts!
The writing is the Coelho style, emphatic yet thoughtful. The pacing as well as narration, both, are perfect for the story. What bothers me is the story, rather say the content, and this is where I'm failing to put words to my feelings that this book must be skipped by each and everyone, even the ones who loves to read erotica. The message of the book is loud and clear, CHEAT YOUR SPOUSE openly and shamelessly.
The author makes the carnal desires of a woman so religious and sacred. Can't believe this! Yes I agree with the author's words that Love is an art but I can not agree on this fact that you need to sleep with someone else to make your love with your spouse artsy! But anyhow, various people can have various opinion on this fact, and I think it is logically not correct. And if you have some conscience, then you will not hurt your loved ones just to make the relationship exciting!
This book disappointed me completely! I do not hate t, but I just don't like the story, as it is crappy, meaningless and selfish!
Verdict: Do not waste a single penny on this book.
Courtesy: Thanks to my once upon a time best friend for this gift!
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Author Info:
The Brazilian author PAULO COELHO was born in 1947 in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Before dedicating his life completely to literature, he worked as theatre director and actor, lyricist and journalist. In 1986, PAULO COELHO did the pilgrimage to Saint James of Compostella, an experience later to be documented in his book The Pilgrimage. In the following year, COELHO published The Alchemist. Slow initial sales convinced his first publisher to drop the novel, but it went on to become one of the best selling Brazilian books of all time. Other titles include Brida (1990), The Valkyries (1992), By the river Piedra I sat Down and Wept (1994), the collection of his best columns published in the Brazilian newspaper Folha de São Paulo entitle Maktub (1994), the compilation of texts Phrases (1995), The Fifth Mountain (1996), Manual of a Warrior of Light (1997), Veronika decides to die (1998), The Devil and Miss Prym (2000), the compilation of traditional tales in Stories for parents, children and grandchildren (2001), Eleven Minutes (2003), The Zahir (2005), The Witch of Portobello (2006) and Winner Stands Alone (to be released in 2009). During the months of March, April, May and June 2006, Paulo Coelho traveled to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his pilgrimage to Saint James of Compostella in 1986. He also held surprise book signings - announced one day in advance - in some cities along the way, to have a chance to meet his readers. In ninety days of pilgrimage the author traveled around the globe and took the famous Transiberrian train that took him to Vladivostok. During this experience Paulo Coelho launched his blog Walking the Path - The Pilgrimage in order to share with his readers his impressions. Since this first blog Paulo Coelho has expanded his presence in the internet with his daily blogs in Wordpress, Myspace & Facebook. He is equally present in media sharing sites such as Youtube and Flickr, offering on a regular basis not only texts but also videos and pictures to his readers. From this intensive interest and use of the Internet sprang his bold new project: The Experimental Witch where he invites his readers to adapt to the screen his book The Witch of Portobello. Indeed Paulo Coelho is a firm believer of Internet as a new media and is the first Best-selling author to actively support online free distribution of his work.
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