The Zahir (P)

Dive into "The Zahir," Paulo Coelho's compelling follow-up to "The Alchemist," where the thin line between saintliness and insanity is masterfully explored. This gripping tale centers on an acclaimed author who once wrote about spirituality and undertook a pilgrimage along the road to Santiago. Now, his life takes an unexpected turn when his wife mysteriously vanishes without a trace.

As the story unfolds, the author becomes consumed by the need to understand the reason for her disappearance, leading him down a path of obsessive introspection. The title "The Zahir" is inspired by Jorge Luis Borges' story in "The Aleph," and in Arabic, it means "visible, present, and unable to go unnoticed." It signifies something or someone that eventually dominates all thoughts, blurring the line between devotion and madness.
Literary awards - Dayton Literary Peace Prize Nominee for Fiction (2006).

"The Zahir" delves into themes of love, loss, and passionate obsession, while also offering profound reflections on wealth, fame, the true meaning of money, a writer's motivations, and the nature of marriage. Coelho's new novel is a captivating journey that challenges our perceptions and invites us to ponder the depths of our own obsessions.