Veronika Decides to Die
Paulo Coelho
Published in 1998 • Rio de Janeiro
'Veronika Decides to Die' is a novel by Paulo Coelho. It tells the story of Veronika, a young woman who, feeling trapped and unfulfilled in life, decides to end her own life. However, her suicide attempt fails, and she wakes up in a mental institution. Through her experiences in the institution, Veronika learns about the value of life, self-discovery, and the pursuit of personal freedom. Coelho's writing style and philosophical themes are central to the novel's exploration of the human condition.
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