- Paperback: 245 pages
- Publisher: Harper Perennial; Reprint edition (Feb 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0061729256
- ISBN-13: 978-0061729256
- Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 13.7 x 1.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,623,943 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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‘An exceptional writer.' USA TODAY
‘His books have had a life-enhancing impact on millions of people.’
THE TIMES
‘One of the few to deserve the term Publishing Phenomenon.’
INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
‘Coelho’s writing is beautifully poetic but his message is what counts… he gives me hope and puts a smile on my face.’
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The Fifth Mountain is set in the 9th century BC. Elijah is a young man struggling to maintain his sanity amidst a chaotic world of tyranny and war.
Fleeing his home from persecution, 23-year-old Elijah takes refuge with a young widow and her son in the beautiful town of Akbar, and is forced to choose between his new-found love and his overwhelming sense of duty.
Evoking all the drama and intrigue of the colourful, chaotic Middle East, Paulo Coelho turns the trials of Elijah into an inspiring story of how faith and love can ultimately triumph over suffering. A gripping and moving story of how one man can surmount tragedy and inspire a war-torn city to rebuild itself.
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34 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Although this book moves away from typical Coelho writing it is still a fantastic book. This should not be compared to The Alchemist or Veronika decides to die , or other Coelho books you may have enjoyed . The story bases itself on the struggle of one man between his heart and his faith . As with all Coelho's books this one has an underlying message and it's there for you to find or perhaps make your own up. Read it as a book in itself and don't compere it to others. I enjoyed this book as much as all the others i have read and although it is different it is still a worthy read.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Paulo has near enough always embarked on a religious theme within this book & this book is no different. It is a story about a Prophet in the troubled land of Jeruselum who is forced into a small village & taken in by a widowed women. At first the village people perceive him as an intruder but after bringing back to life the son of the widow & surviving his execution he becomes the villages wise man & salvation. It is a lovely story with a strong religious theme. I like Paulo's books & this is also good but no way as good as 'The Alchemist' which is one of my all time favourite stories.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Paulo Coelho writes beautifully, and it's very easy to get swept up in his prose, but I felt that this time there was something rushed in his storytelling.
More overtly religious and less poetic than his other books I've read (The Alchemist, Veronica Decides to Die, Eleven Minutes), and although the usual faith-hope-justice theme was present here too, the story here was less meandering, the twists and turns here were more abrupt, and his hero's efforts seemed to me to be to a large extent futile.
Having said that, I read this book in almost a single sitting and definitely enjoyed reading it, but it didn't make me feel inspired or elated like some of his previous works.
(I'd rate it three-and-a-half stars if I could.)
More overtly religious and less poetic than his other books I've read (The Alchemist, Veronica Decides to Die, Eleven Minutes), and although the usual faith-hope-justice theme was present here too, the story here was less meandering, the twists and turns here were more abrupt, and his hero's efforts seemed to me to be to a large extent futile.
Having said that, I read this book in almost a single sitting and definitely enjoyed reading it, but it didn't make me feel inspired or elated like some of his previous works.
(I'd rate it three-and-a-half stars if I could.)
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One of my favorite books
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The only one think I'll say is-Amazing book!!!
The only one think I'll say is-Amazing book!!!
Published 4 months ago by Sylvie
My favourite from Coelho
I loved this book. I will be vilified by saying I preferred it to the alchemist. Great story of putting reality to these bible characters. Demystifying the prophet was brilliant. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ada
One of the worst books I've read
Truly awful. Execrable prose; non-existent characterisation; no plot to speak of. Just a string of sub-self-help book platitudes tiresomely crammed into the mouth of the walking... Read more
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The Fifth Mountain review
THe Fifth Mountain reminds me more of the Alchemist than most of Paulo Coelho's books. I loved it for its deep spirituality and Christian background mixed with Babylonian beliefs... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Gabsygirly
boring
I am about halfway through and I'm bored. I am new to Paul Coelho, haven't yet read the alchemist which everyone raves about, read eleven minutes and enjoyed that but I am starting... Read more
Published 12 months ago by ladyj
Wonderful!
I did read all his books and they are wonderful!
Many thanks to Paulo, he opened my eyes on many things that I didn't see or understood before!!!
Many thanks to Paulo, he opened my eyes on many things that I didn't see or understood before!!!
Published on 17 April 2004
An oasis of comfort
I would like to thank the author for clarifying a number of confusing and conflicting thoughts, emotions and events within my spiritual developmment with God. Read more
Published on 27 May 2002
pure genius yet again
the other reviewer seems to under rate this book i have read it and have loved it as i have with all of coelhos books. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2001
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