Eleven Minutes : A Novel (P.S.)
by Paulo Coelho
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Author: Paulo CoelhoEdition: Paperback
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Published: 2005-04-01
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 320
Book Reviews of Eleven Minutes : A Novel (P.S.)
Book Review: The story of Maria, a young woman who becomes a prostitute"
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a story about Maria, I have to say Maria does exist, so this is basically a real story with the names changed and probably some details too. Anyhow Maria suffered some heartbreak not a big deal really, but she decides that's enough and shuts her heart off, she is just 22 years old, she is bored of the life in her small town somewhere in the countryside in Brazil and travels to Rio de Janeiro where she meets a man who offers her employment as a samba dancer in Switzerland, she accepts, and the book unfolds in Switzerland, however wherever she goes, the life become monotonous. Maria is a woman who has high expectations of life and is no content with routine or mediocrity, the opinions of the people of her town are important to her too, she doesn't want to be a losser, whatever that is in her opinion, she wants to be economically succesful. She becomes a prostitute while in Switzerland, but you'll have to read the book for the whole story.
What I got out of this book is that people can do crazy things when they get fed up with routines and life doesn't meet their expectations, life can become monotonous and we can become disenchanted with reality, but we can be either constructive or destructive in search for a new meaning in life, however if we do mess up, there is always second chances and the gift of redemption.
This book is not for everybody, its content is very strong. It does has a positive message, and tips to deal with self destrutive behaviours.
Summary of Eleven Minutes : A Novel (P.S.)
The new novel from the internationally best selling Paulo Coelho After being tricked into moving to Geneva with the promise of being a dancer, Maria finds herelf working the streets as a prostitute for a year. During this time she develops a fascination for sex. This fascination becomes a passion for her work, a desire to make people happy and enjoy sex. But behind the dedication to her work is a deep aversion to the idea of falling in love. That is until she meets a painter who she is able to love, and make her dreams come true. Paulo Coehlo explores the themes of sex and love in his new novel.Literature & Fiction Books
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