By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept
by Paulo Coelho, Alan R. Clarke
By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept by Paulo Coelho, Alan R. Clarke holds a well received rating of 3.57 out of 5, based on 62.1K reader ratings. First published in 1994. The book spans 208 pages.
About By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept
From Paulo Coelho, author of the bestselling The Alchemist, comes a poignant, richly poetic story that reflects the depth of love and life.Rarely does adolescent love reach its full potential, but what happens when two young lovers reunite after eleven years? Time has transformed Pilar into a strong and independent woman, while her devoted childhood friend has grown into a handsome and charismatic spiritual leader. She has learned well how to bury her feelings... and he has turned to religion as a refuge from his raging inner conflicts.Now they are together once again, embarking on a journey fraught with difficulties, as long-buried demons of blame and resentment resurface after more than a decade. But in a small village in the French Pyrenees, by the waters of the River Piedra, a most special relationship will be reexamined in the dazzling light of some of life’s biggest questions.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Paulo Coelho, Alan R. Clarke |
| Published | 1994 |
| Pages | 208 |
| Genres | Fiction, Romance, Philosophy, Religion & Spirituality, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.57 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 62,106 |
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What genre is By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept?
By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept is categorized as Fiction, Romance, Philosophy, Religion & Spirituality. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
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Based on 62.1K reader ratings, By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept has an average score of 3.57 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
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By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept has 208 pages.
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By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept was written by Paulo Coelho, Alan R. Clarke. It was first published in 1994.
What is the ISBN for By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept?
The ISBN-13 for By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept is 9780061122100.0.
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