I checked this book out of the library because I received a book by Coelho which stated it was the third book in a trilogy. Wondering if I could read the third book without the first two, I decided to read the first two, first. It was unnecessary, but I'm glad I did.

This book drew me in quite rapidly. And, instead of doing homework and studying for an exam, like I should be doing, I finished this book. Coelho's writing has changed a bit, or else the translation was not done the same as the other book I've read. This story is less poeticly written, but still has the same theme: love/love for life.

I recommend this book.