The Zahir: A Novel of Obsession - Couverture souple

Coelho, Paulo

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0007220855 ISBN 13 : 9780007220854

Editeur : HarperCollins, 2007

Synopsis

The Zahir', Paulo Coelho's new novel available in paperback for the first time, incorporates exclusive new content including an extra section containing interviews with Paulo and plenty of information for those for whom the book just wasn't enough. It begins with a glimpse or a passing thought. It ends in obsession. One day a renowned author discovers that his wife, a war correspondent, has disappeared leaving no trace. Though time brings more success and new love, he remains mystified - and increasingly fascinated - by her absence. Was she kidnapped, blackmailed, or simply bored with their marriage? The unrest she causes is as strong as the attraction she exerts. His search for her - and for the truth of his own life - takes him from France to Spain, Croatia and, eventually, the bleakly beautiful landscape of Central Asia. More than that, it takes him from the safety of his world to a totally unknown path, searching for a new understanding of the nature of love and the power of destiny. With 'The Zahir', Paulo Coelho demonstrates his powerful and captivating storytelling.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

“Coelho is a novelist who writes in a universal language.” (New York Times)

“Fans of Paulo Coelho will love this eloquent meditation on commitment--as will anyone who’s ever been in a relationship.” (Marie Claire)

“If you read Coelho’s book The Alchemist, then you should definitely read this.... There’s really no one else like him.” (Vibe)

“Likely to entrance even the most cynical of readers.” (Bloomberg.com)

“An enlightening story of faith and the reclamation of pure love.” (Library Journal)

“A fast-moving, captivating, both satirical and thoughtful novel about love and desire.” (Edmonton Journal (Alberta))

Quatrième de couverture :

The narrator of The Zahir is a bestselling novelist who lives in Paris and enjoys all the privileges money and celebrity bring. His wife of ten years, Esther, is a war correspondent who has disappeared along with a friend, Mikhail, who may or may not be her lover.

Was Esther kidnapped, murdered, or did she simply escape a marriage that left her unfulfilled? The narrator doesn’t have any answers, but he has plenty of questions of his own. Then one day Mikhail finds the narrator and promises to reunite him with his wife. In his attempt to recapture a lost love, the narrator discovers something unexpected about himself.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: HarperCollins
• Date d'édition: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0007220855
• ISBN 13: 9780007220854
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 368