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The Valkyries

Paulo Coelho
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The Valkyries

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996

Book Brief

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Paulo Coelho

The Valkyries

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Details
Pages

212

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mojave Desert • 1980s

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Valkyries by Paulo Coelho, a man embarks on a journey through the Mojave Desert to confront his past and seek self-knowledge. Accompanied by his wife and guided by the enigmatic Valkyries, he explores themes of faith, love, and forgiveness. The narrative emphasizes personal growth and spiritual awakening.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

28,167 ratings

45%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

22%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Paulo Coelho's The Valkyries is generally praised for its spiritual themes and meaningful quest for self-discovery. Readers appreciate Coelho's introspective narrative and the exploration of faith. However, some criticize the book for its slow pacing and occasional lack of depth in character development. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read that resonates with many on a spiritual level.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Valkyries?

Readers who enjoy The Valkyries by Paulo Coelho are likely drawn to spiritual journeys and self-discovery. This book will appeal to fans of Coelho's own The Alchemist, as well as those who appreciate the mystical and introspective narratives found in Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha or Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love.

3.9

28,167 ratings

45%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

22%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

212

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mojave Desert • 1980s

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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