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Hippie

Paulo Coelho
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Hippie

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Paulo Coelho

Hippie

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

306

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Amsterdam • 1970s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Hippie by Paulo Coelho follows a young man named Paulo who embarks on a journey of self-discovery during the 1970s. Along the way, he meets Karla, and together they travel the famous hippie trail from Amsterdam to Kathmandu, exploring themes of love, spirituality, and freedom.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

29,090 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Paulo Coelho's Hippie receives praise for its evocative portrayal of the 1970s counterculture and rich, descriptive prose. Positive feedback highlights Coelho's ability to capture the spirit of the era and the journey of self-discovery. However, some critique the novel's pacing and character development, finding them inconsistent and less engaging. Overall, Hippie offers an intriguing but uneven exploration of alternative lifestyles.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Hippie?

Readers of Hippie by Paulo Coelho are likely spiritually curious and enthusiasts of self-discovery and adventure narratives. Fans of Jack Kerouac's On the Road and Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love will resonate with the book's exploration of personal growth, travel, and romance set against the backdrop of the 1970s.

4.0

29,090 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

306

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Amsterdam • 1970s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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