Great late night read
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I was skeptical at first, but by chapter three I could not put it down. No typos that I noticed, which is rare at this price.
Chris Walker · 7/4/2026
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Fiction & Sci-Fi
Paulo Coelho - The Zahir
by Philip
4.5 · 4 reviews · 9 copies sold
Ebook specifications
- Pages
- 190
- Reading time
- 4 hours
- File size
- 0.8 MB
- Published
- 5/30/2006
- ISBN
- 0060883766
- Formats
Book synopsis
When a world-renowned author's wife, a seasoned war correspondent named Esther, vanishes without a trace, he finds himself detained under suspicion and forced to confront the cracks in his seemingly perfect life. Although he is released when an alibi surfaces, he is left to grapple with the haunting possibility that she has intentionally abandoned their ten-year marriage. Driven by a growing obsession, he begins a journey to understand the 'Zahir'—an Arabic concept for something so present it occupies every thought—as he searches for the truth behind her disappearance.
What you'll take away
- Explore the psychological boundaries between deep love and destructive obsession.
- Reflect on the true meaning of personal freedom in a world of constant surveillance.
- Understand the 'Zahir' as a metaphor for things that dominate our consciousness.
- Examine the complexities of long-term marriage and the secrets partners keep.
- Discover a narrative journey that blends personal philosophy with a gripping mystery.
#obsession
#marriage
#philosophical fiction
#mystery
#freedom
About the author
Philip
Born in Brazil, Paulo Coelho is an internationally bestselling author whose works, including The Alchemist, have been translated into 59 languages. He is a recipient of the Crystal Award and a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters.
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Exactly what I wanted
A friend recommended it and now I am passing it on. Worth far more than what I paid.
Marcus Garrett · 6/9/2026
My favorite find this month
Verified buyer
Read it on a long flight and the time flew. No typos that I noticed, which is rare at this price.
Ivy Okafor · 3/15/2026
Rereading it already
The dialogue is sharp and never feels forced. Worth far more than what I paid.
Naomi Delgado · 3/10/2026
