Comments on: Fifth Chapter

By: Anna

Anna — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 05:10:02 +0000

Hello Paulo!
You are worth praises and honours which you receive. It is surprising, how you can describe the female so precisely , hers feelings and desires in yours books. All your books are matchless and unique. They touch something inside of me, make think about the life.
The music seems to us the usual noise if the soul doesn’t sound with the music.
I can say the same about your books. They are playing on strings of our soul and sounding together with the soul.
I admire you and your talent.
Thank you for yours books.

By: Sherine Khalil

Sherine Khalil — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 07:00:17 +0000

As interesting the book is, so are the comments of the readers. May I say that, as it is important to look in yourself for truth and faith, it is also important to read the traditions, which have been sent by the Creator. God is without sex. Male and female is unique to our earthly life, the chinese call it the yin and yang, to create harmony in our planetary existence. God is Truth, He created male and female and both sides should be nurtured, as they complement each other, we cannot take one and discard the other.

By: Freddy

Freddy — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 06:43:11 +0000

There is no better way to get a good idea of someone then to let different people tell their experiences, from their points of view. You will have a complete image. I also find it a good and creative way for a new release.

Kind regards

By: Nicoleta

Nicoleta — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 22:22:34 +0000

Athena is a fine young woman. As any of us, women, are at some point. Having read only the 5th chaper I can only say that on April 23rd I will be in my bookstore, waiting to read more.

In many ways reading Paulo’s books is an exercise of re-invention. The million facets of me: when I was young, when I was a tennager, when I will be old. I’m curious how can a man write so wonderfully (and trully) about women. Is there a secret I could learn from – in order to discover men? Or children, or myself indeed?

I quite imagine Athena married. Athena with a baby – thorn between love and the craving for freedom. And maybe for justice as well. Then I imagine Athena writing about herself – years later. Justifying her choices. Re-inventing her life to fit her reality – or maybe the other way round. She is just like me. And like you reading, like my colleague at work, like any stranger on the bus. Human beyond the mysteries of everyday life. And whuman by fate. Or maybe witch?

Many thanks for your writings, Mr. Coelho!

Nicoleta (a woman/daughter/mother/wife of men)

By: Nancy

Nancy — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 18:59:12 +0000

Each and every time I visit this blog and read a new chapter of your upcoming book, I discover more and more truths. As Ione already pointed out above, the part about Athena being between what she felt was true and what was taught by her faith resonates with many of your readers, including myself.

I also completely and totally agree with Athena’s comments on university as “an expected course.” In my opinion, this is the first of a series of obligations in today’s world that often leads people down a path of unsatisfying consumerism…a predefined “success” for its own sake, without fulfillment.

Looking forward to the book’s release!

By: Ione

Ione — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:04:19 +0000

I am already loving this book. I can really relate to your characters. You seem to be able to look deep into the soul. I like the part about being between what she felt was true and taught by faith. I have always been told that I don’t have faith. I do have faith but not in what others tell me about God but what I know in my heart about God. It is said that when the pupil is ready the teacher will come. You are my teacher. Thank you dear Paulo sharing your light with us.
Ione

By: Karla Demensi

Karla Demensi — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:03:39 +0000

The last name of Athena’s ex-husband is same as that of Danish diplomat Soren Jessen-Petersen, who was special representative of UN in Kosovo. I’m curious to know how come the author named his character by that name?Intresting isn’t it? :)

By: Ramprakash

Ramprakash — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 08:50:49 +0000

Hi Paulo,

Feminine aspect of nature has been repressed for so long due to the fact that survival was important for human beings which in turn resulted in masculine aspect dominate for centuries. Hope your book throws some light on how this feminine aspect going to blossom.

Thanks for your effort.

Ram

By: sara kelmendi

sara kelmendi — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:06:47 +0000

It is a very interesting and outstanding literary form that Mr. Coelho has chosen to write in his new novel. How relatives and friends of Athena describe her lifestyle from anyone’s point of view is noteworthy, and I can’t wait to see where all this is leading to.

By: John Santiago

John Santiago — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 22:27:53 +0000

I am compelled to message you here and now when I saw that I could comment.
Thank you Paulo for the opportunity to allow us to speak to you through this kind of creative process.
I have to admit that I just jumped into the middle of this blog of yours so I am quite naive to the process and what it is that you normally talk about. It looks like a book in progress. I will have to start at the beginning of your blog after I post this and I am sure I will learn just exactly what that is.

Just starting out with this chapter and not knowing the plot behind it and not even what’s led up to this chapter I am allready waiting to see the next one.

So I will say until it is here for my enjoyment… I’m off to the beginning! ^_^

Thank you for so many inspiring words.
Looking forward to reading all the rest you wish to share with us.

Much respect and best regards.
-John

By: Moon

Moon — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 21:15:15 +0000

[quote comment="121"]Dear paulo,
You are taking us to love this mysterious girl.I am sure later on when this story ends we all have to cry on losing such a loving persona.
Anyway just superb![/quote]

‘Cry? Losing … ?’

Why? ;)

By: Sandeep Dahiya

Sandeep Dahiya — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 17:11:15 +0000

Dear paulo,
You are taking us to love this mysterious girl.I am sure later on when this story ends we all have to cry on losing such a loving persona.
Anyway just superb!