The Devil and Miss PrymAuthor: Paulo Coelho
I like this book but then again since reading The Alchemist, I have to say Paulo Coelho has left a deep impression in me, about life in general.
The Devil And Miss Prym has a more darker theme than the Alchemist.
It wrestles with the idea of choices, greed, vengeance and ancient sacrificial ritual with some excerpts from the Bible thrown in.
Anyway not to give too much away, I had little difficulty picturing the town of Viscos and the time it was set in. At first, I thought it was set in the 1900s but with the introduction of the Stranger suddenly it became apparent it was in modern times-ish.
Some of the best quotes from this title include, "Whenever you want to achieve something, keep your eyes open, concentrate and make sure you know exactly what it is you want. No one can hit their target with their eyes closed."
Another gem, "If you want to control someone, all you have to do is make them feel afraid."
Finally, "One thing I can tell you with absolute certainty: life can seem either very long or very short, according to how you live it."
For other gems in this book, it will depend on how you lived your life.
One word, read it.
One word, read it.
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