The Witch of Portobello by Paulo Coelho

The Witch of Portobello

Paulo Coelho

8 hours, 9 minutes first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction philosophy reflective slow-paced
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This book is ideal for reflective readers who seek philosophical explorations of identity and spirituality through a mystical, character-driven narrative.

Description

That is the central question of international bestselling author Paulo Coelho's profound new work, "The Witch of Portobello." It is the story of a mysterious woman named Athena, told by the many who knew her well--or hardly at all. Like "The Alche...

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Community Reviews

3.4
based on 3,827 reviews

Moods

reflective: 72%

mysterious: 57%

inspiring: 47%

emotional: 36%

adventurous: 25%

challenging: 22%

hopeful: 18%

dark: 17%

informative: 12%

sad: 9%

lighthearted: 7%

tense: 7%

relaxing: 4%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
31% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
15% of readers chose A mix
79% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

51% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Loveable characters?

30% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

68% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

64% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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