45 pages 1 hour read

Paulo Coelho

Veronika Decides To Die

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho, 24-year-old Veronika, feeling apathetic toward her life, attempts suicide and wakes up in a psychiatric hospital called Villete, where she is told she has one week to live due to her heart being fatally weakened. During this week, she encounters other residents whose struggles help her rediscover a love for life, ultimately leading her to escape the hospital with newfound hope. This book contains portrayals of mental health issues, medical abuse, and suicide ideation.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho receives mixed reviews. Praised for its thought-provoking exploration of mental health and the meaning of life, it's noted for compelling character development and engaging prose. However, some critics find the plot predictable and accuse it of delving into melodrama. Overall, it's seen as an inspiring read with philosophical insights.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Veronika Decides To Die?

A reader who would enjoy Veronika Decides To Die by Paulo Coelho is likely introspective, interested in psychological and philosophical themes, and enjoys exploring the human psyche. Similar readers may appreciate The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics

Philosophy

Mental Illness

Psychology

Genre

Psychological Fiction

Romance

Allegory / Fable / Parable

Themes

Identity: Mental Health