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The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho
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More of the same.

A spiritual journey of self-discovery and personal growth along the ancient Way of St James, a christian pilgrimage route that was famous through all Middle Age, and still persists to this day.

I like everything spiritual, but this felt more on the religious side, and that doesn’t appeal me that much.

All of Coelho’s works tend to be spiritually revealing, although after reading many of his books eventually they all end up feeling more of the same to the point that the only thing that truly makes a difference is the story. And sadly this one didn’t. It’s interesting alright, but lacks that 'mind blowing' effect that characterizes many of his other works.

I LOVED Veronika decides to die and can’t recommend it enough, but can’t recommend this one. The Alchemist is also good.

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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1987] [222p] [Inspirational] [2.5] [Not Recommendable]
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★★★★★ Veronika Decides to Die
★★★★☆ The Alchemist [3.5]
★★★☆☆ The Fifth Mountain [2.5]
★★★☆☆ The Pilgrimage [2.5]

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Más de lo mismo.

Un viaje espiritual de autodescubrimiento y crecimiento personal a través del antiguo Camino de Santiago, una ruta peregrina cristiana que supo ser famosa durante toda la Edad Media, y que persiste aún al día de hoy.

Me gusta todo lo espiritual, pero esto se sintió más de lado religioso, y eso no me atrae tanto.

Todas las obras de Coelho tienden a ser espiritualmente reveladoras, aunque después de leer muchos de sus libros eventualmente todos terminan pareciendo lo mismo hasta el punto que lo único que realmente destaca es la historia. Y lamentablemente esta no lo hace. Es interesante, pero carece de ese increíble efecto “vuela la mente” que caracteriza muchas de sus otras obras.

AME Veronika decide morir y no me canso de recomendarla, pero no puedo recomendar este. El Alquimista también es bueno.

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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1987] [222p] [Inspiracional] [2.5] [No Recomendable]
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April 6, 2015 – Started Reading
April 6, 2015 – Shelved
April 18, 2015 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by inciminci (new)

inciminci Oh well. At least it's about a nice walk in nice weather and beautiful Spain. Thanks for your review!


message 2: by Federico (last edited 05 fév. 2023 10:46) (new) - rated it 3 stars

Federico DN inciminci wrote: "Oh well. At least it's about a nice walk in nice weather and beautiful Spain. Thanks for your review!"

Thank you Inci! It's a 110 km walk so by the end it felt quite tiring xD


message 3: by Diane (new)

Diane Wallace Thoughtful review, Federico!


Federico DN Diane wrote: "Thoughtful review, Federico!"

Thank you Diane!


Persephone's Pomegranate Lovely review Federico!


Federico DN Persephone's Pomegranate wrote: "Lovely review Federico!"

Thank you Persephone!


Heidi (can’t retire soon enough) Sorry it wasn’t as good as you’d hoped!! Happy reading!!


message 8: by Federico (last edited 05 fév. 2023 14:14) (new) - rated it 3 stars

Federico DN Heidi wrote: "Sorry it wasn’t as good as you’d hoped!! Happy reading!!"

Thank you Heidi ! Same :)


message 9: by Srivalli (new)

Srivalli (Semi-Hiatus) Sorry it wasn't as good as expected. Hope your current read is better. :)


Federico DN Srivalli wrote: "Sorry it wasn't as good as expected. Hope your current read is better. :)"

I'll live xD. Thank you Srivalli !


message 11: by Kay (new)

Kay Sorry, another same same. Great review Federico!


Federico DN Kay ❦ wrote: "Sorry, another same same. Great review Federico!"

Same ol' same ol'. Thank you Kay!


message 13: by Han (new)

Han Sucks this one wasn't blow your mind worthy, but happy you found enjoyment in his other works. Great review!


message 14: by Carmen (new) - added it

Carmen Great review.


message 15: by Chantel (new)

Chantel Great review, Federico! This genre isn't my thing (spirituality reads) so I will live vicariously through your reviews :) Sorry this wasn't more of what you enjoy but was still a decent read xxxx


message 16: by Federico (last edited 05 fév. 2023 17:10) (new) - rated it 3 stars

Federico DN Hanna wrote: "Sucks this one wasn't blow your mind worthy, but happy you found enjoyment in his other works. Great review!"

I'm positive I'll find more worthy ones :) . Thank you Hanna!


Federico DN Carmen wrote: "Great review."

Thank you Carmen!


message 18: by Federico (last edited 05 fév. 2023 17:13) (new) - rated it 3 stars

Federico DN Chantel wrote: "Great review, Federico! This genre isn't my thing (spirituality reads) so I will live vicariously through your reviews :) Sorry this wasn't more of what you enjoy but was still a decent read xxxx"

Thank yoh Chantel! I'll send all the spiritual energy I can spare your way lol.


Imme [trying to crawl out of hiatus] van Gorp The religious thing definitely doesn’t appeal to me either, so I get why it wouldn’t rly work for you either. Especially if all the books tend to be so similar😬


Federico DN Imme wrote: "The religious thing definitely doesn’t appeal to me either, so I get why it wouldn’t rly work for you either. Especially if all the books tend to be so similar😬"

Yup, after a while all his books start to feel a bit too similar lol. Thank you Imme!


message 21: by A (new)

A Mac I definitely understand that religious vs. spiritual thing. Seems like the author found a formula that worked for him and stuck with it - fair review, Federico!


Federico DN A wrote: "I definitely understand that religious vs. spiritual thing. Seems like the author found a formula that worked for him and stuck with it - fair review, Federico!"

Oh well. Onto other things lol. Thank you Mac!


message 23: by Rachel (new)

Rachel Hanes Nice review Federico! Sorry you didn’t like this one as much. Onward to the next! :)


Federico DN Rachel wrote: "Nice review Federico! Sorry you didn’t like this one as much. Onward to the next! :)"

Thank you Rachel! I'm going to try to finish Christmas Carol now, which I've dragging for more than a month.


message 25: by Myriam (new)

Myriam V Me preguntaba qué quería decir "Pilgrimage" y me sale "peregrinación". Solo leí el alquimista y también había un viaje. Cuando leemos mucho a un autor todo nos empieza a resultar parecido, al menos a mí me pasa, son pocos los que no cansan. Muy buena tu reseña.


Federico DN Myriam wrote: "Me preguntaba qué quería decir "Pilgrimage" y me sale "peregrinación". Solo leí el alquimista y también había un viaje. Cuando leemos mucho a un autor todo nos empieza a resultar parecido, al menos..."

Gracias Myriam! El título del libro en español es "El peregrino". Aunque también es conocido como "Diario de un mago". Creo que todos los libros de Coelho son una especie de viaje de autodescubrimiento, con un mensaje al estilo libro de autoayuda, implicito o explicito. O al menos así me pareció por los cuatro que leí. El Alquimista es bueno y cortito, tal vez lo relea para escribir la reseña uno de estos días, porque del libro recuerdo poco y nada xD


message 27: by Terrie (new)

Terrie  Robinson Great review, Federico! Sorry this one didn’t feel the same as the author’s other books.


Federico DN Terrie (mostly "in" now) wrote: "Great review, Federico! Sorry this one didn’t feel the same as the author’s other books."

Oh well, not every book can be a winner. Thank you Terrie!


message 29: by Shey (last edited 06 fév. 2023 10:31) (new)

Shey Coelho was such an icon when I was in college, and I agree that his books have these spiritually enlightening elements. I'm glad you still enjoyed a few of his books. Really nice review, Federico! 💖😊


Federico DN Shey wrote: "Coelho was such an icon when I was in college, and I agree that his books have these spiritually enlightening elements. I'm glad you still enjoyed a few of his books. Really nice review, Federico! 💖😊"

Sometimes I wish to read another one but after four books I feel enlightened enough for a lifetine lol. Maybe in a few more years. Thank you Shey :) !


message 31: by Rosh (new)

Rosh I love the idea of the way to St. James, but not the concept of the book itself. Will steer clear. Thanks for the clear review, Federico!


Federico DN Rosh wrote: "I love the idea of the way to St. James, but not the concept of the book itself. Will steer clear. Thanks for the clear review, Federico!"

You are welcome Rosh :) !


message 33: by aly (new)

aly ☆彡 agreed on that take! i find coelho to be more on a spiritual side so its either a hit or miss. i enjoy the alchemist too but i can see if it didnt appeal u tht much for this one. great review federico


Federico DN aly wrote: "agreed on that take! i find coelho to be more on a spiritual side so its either a hit or miss. i enjoy the alchemist too but i can see if it didnt appeal u tht much for this one. great review federico"

Coelho is good from time to time. Glad to hear you also liked The Alchemist :) . Thank yiu Aly!


message 35: by Celeste (new)

Celeste   Corrêa Hola! Concordo. É mais do mesmo mas Veronika decide morrer é bom. Eu li Paulo Coelho no original mas dizem que as traduções são excelentes.


Federico DN Celeste wrote: "Hola! Concordo. É mais do mesmo mas Veronika decide morrer é bom. Eu li Paulo Coelho no original mas dizem que as traduções são excelentes."

Gracias Celeste! Leí este en español y estuvo muy bueno.


message 37: by Frank (new) - rated it 5 stars

Frank Tennstedt Hi Frederico - Tx for your review, although I would like recommend to you a life changing voyage into yourself: Just go & experience the Camino! Best, Frank


message 38: by Federico (last edited 12 juil. 2024 18:06) (new) - rated it 3 stars

Federico DN Frank wrote: "Hi Frederico - Tx for your review, although I would like recommend to you a life changing voyage into yourself: Just go & experience the Camino! Best, Frank"

Thank you I'll pass, too much going on now. Glad you enjoyed it though :). Cheers!


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