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3.36 AVERAGE
3.36 AVERAGE
“El miedo va hasta donde lo inevitable comienza”
Por los últimos 3 años he intentado completar todos los libros de mi autor favorito, Paulo Coelho. La Quinta Montaña fue mi siguiente libro de este autor y aunque no ha sido de mis libros favoritos de Paulo, como siempre he podido aprender y reflexionar gracias a este.
En La Quinta Montaña seguimos a el profeta Elías, quien recibe de Dios la orden de abandonar Israel. En un mundo regido por supersticiones, conflictos religiosos y tradiciones profundamente arraigadas, el joven profeta deberá enfrentarse a una avalancha de acontecimientos que le conducirán a un definitivo cara a cara con Dios.
Cuando empecé a leer el libro, no pensé que me fuera a gustar tanto, soy una persona religiosa pero la religión no lo es todo para mi entonces estaba un poco asustada de leer sobre un personaje que dedicaba su vida entera a la religión, la espiritualidad y que estaba dispuesto a sacrificarlo todo por ello.
Este es un libro, así como la mayoría de los de Paulo Coelho, que todos podemos encontrar algo positivo, o que todos podemos sentirnos representados en algún aspecto del libro. Como en todos los libros del autor hay una enseñanza para todos, cada quien, sin importar en el periodo de vida que este, podrá encontrarse en este libro. Y aunque todo este basado en religión y en metáforas, no es necesario ser un filosofo para entender lo que nos quiere decir.
Hay algo en la manera en la que Paulo Coelho escribe que te captiva, mantiene tu atención, y te hace reflexionar sobre ti mismo. Amo como escribe el autor, amo como logra hacerme sentir todo en pocas paginas, amo como logro identificarme en algún aspecto y me motiva a llevar una vida mejor.
Este libro es una exploración sobre que cada segundo de nuestra existencia es una opción que tomamos entre la alternativa de seguir adelante o de abandonar. Estoy muy familiarizada con la forma de escribir del autor y en este libro encontré la prosa, la historia y las enseñanzas que hicieron que me enamorara tanto del Alquimista como de este libro.
En La Quinta Montaña, la historia de Elías se convierte así en una valiosa lección de esperanza para el hombre contemporáneo, y nos plantea hasta qué punto podemos determinar nuestro destino.
“Siempre es preciso saber cuando se acaba una etapa de la vida. Si insistes en permanecer en ella más allá del tiempo necesario, pierdes la alegría y el sentido del resto”
Por los últimos 3 años he intentado completar todos los libros de mi autor favorito, Paulo Coelho. La Quinta Montaña fue mi siguiente libro de este autor y aunque no ha sido de mis libros favoritos de Paulo, como siempre he podido aprender y reflexionar gracias a este.
En La Quinta Montaña seguimos a el profeta Elías, quien recibe de Dios la orden de abandonar Israel. En un mundo regido por supersticiones, conflictos religiosos y tradiciones profundamente arraigadas, el joven profeta deberá enfrentarse a una avalancha de acontecimientos que le conducirán a un definitivo cara a cara con Dios.
Cuando empecé a leer el libro, no pensé que me fuera a gustar tanto, soy una persona religiosa pero la religión no lo es todo para mi entonces estaba un poco asustada de leer sobre un personaje que dedicaba su vida entera a la religión, la espiritualidad y que estaba dispuesto a sacrificarlo todo por ello.
Este es un libro, así como la mayoría de los de Paulo Coelho, que todos podemos encontrar algo positivo, o que todos podemos sentirnos representados en algún aspecto del libro. Como en todos los libros del autor hay una enseñanza para todos, cada quien, sin importar en el periodo de vida que este, podrá encontrarse en este libro. Y aunque todo este basado en religión y en metáforas, no es necesario ser un filosofo para entender lo que nos quiere decir.
Hay algo en la manera en la que Paulo Coelho escribe que te captiva, mantiene tu atención, y te hace reflexionar sobre ti mismo. Amo como escribe el autor, amo como logra hacerme sentir todo en pocas paginas, amo como logro identificarme en algún aspecto y me motiva a llevar una vida mejor.
Este libro es una exploración sobre que cada segundo de nuestra existencia es una opción que tomamos entre la alternativa de seguir adelante o de abandonar. Estoy muy familiarizada con la forma de escribir del autor y en este libro encontré la prosa, la historia y las enseñanzas que hicieron que me enamorara tanto del Alquimista como de este libro.
En La Quinta Montaña, la historia de Elías se convierte así en una valiosa lección de esperanza para el hombre contemporáneo, y nos plantea hasta qué punto podemos determinar nuestro destino.
“Siempre es preciso saber cuando se acaba una etapa de la vida. Si insistes en permanecer en ella más allá del tiempo necesario, pierdes la alegría y el sentido del resto”
reflective
slow-paced
Beautiful story. A bit romantic, a bit tragic. Learns us not to be scared for life's challenges.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As with The Alchemist, and Coelho's other books I guess, though I've never read them, The Fifth Mountain is more about the message than the story. Honestly, I consider the storytelling to be a bit clunky, but that's really not the point. There are a few gems in this one and should be pretty meaningful for anyone struggling to find some meaning in the midst of pain or destruction of some sort. I was pretty bored throughout this story, but that doesn't mean I won't read anymore of Coelho's books. Trying to uncover the message(s) underneath the stories is what will keep me reading. It's good to keep in the conversation...
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
This still has Paulo Coelho's gorgeous writing style, but I think really could benefit from either more action/more of a moving plot, OR, more of the quiet philosophical questions like seen as in The Alchemist. As-is, it feels a bit stagnant.
Uma história demonstrativa da capacidade humana de união, de restauro e de esperança após uma desgraça.
adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
actual rating: 4.5
this book called me a coward.
"[Cowards] desire... for the changed situation to quickly return to what it was before, so they can go on living their lives and thinking in their customary way."
and i still loved it.
♥*♡∞:｡.｡
under the guise of adapting the story of Elijah from The Bible, this book, behind the veil, teaches the most invaluable life lessons. it grapples with the questions of life, the concept of monotheism and discusses how to approach the trials we face i.e. the unavoidable. read between the lines and you will find lessons larger than life.
examples of life's questions grappled, at least those which question the existence of God:
1) why does The Lord do nothing about our problems when He has the power to do something?
2) why do troubles occur even when we believe in God earnestly?
3) why must we be challenged by the problems we face?
i shall answer none but the last one in this review, as the answer struck me hardest.
*spoiler in this next line* "Akbar needed to be destroyed so that all could awaken the forces that lay dormant inside their own being."
all in all, this book discusses loyalty, fear, regret, reaping what you sow, and the patterns of love in mourning. it teaches you to rebuild even with your misgivings and misfortune. it teaches that there is something worthwhile in trying even when problems are ahead.
♥*♡∞:｡.｡
i'm impressed with the way this book illustrates two sides of the spectrum: when life moves steadily and we believe in God whole-heartedly, versus when everything seems hopeless and we stray away from Him in resentment. essentially, worship in waves. when we let our faith further and recede with the tides. it holds up a mirror to Christians & Catholics - anyone with faith, really - and exemplifies the ugly depths of our bitterness and resentment when hardship comes. it makes the book feel less preachy, and a lot more realistic.
the bleakness of the chapters following Elijah's fall in faith further epitomises our lack of assuredness when we are far from God. even so, i wish he had somehow fallen further into despair and was driven to do something he truly regretted, so there would be more payoff when he returns to the path of God. his fall, after all, was written within the length of 25 pages if i'm not wrong.
this book also has an interesting take on The Day of Atonement, the designated day when we are to ask God for forgiveness. it says that along with asking God for forgiveness for the hardships we have put on him, we, too, should forgive God for the hardships He has put us through.
♥*♡∞:｡.｡
i would recommend this book to those who put faith in a higher power, but not necessarily only to those who practice monotheism. and the reason why i say 'theists only' is that i feel they would identify with the messages in this book a whole lot more than, say, atheists or agnostics.
however, to those who are more familiar with Christianity and Catholicism, i would urge you to remember that this is a fictional take on the story, and not everything that happens is true to what is taught in The Bible.
♥*♡∞:｡.｡
"Take advantage of the chance that tragedy has given you; not everyone is capable of doing so."
this book called me a coward.
"[Cowards] desire... for the changed situation to quickly return to what it was before, so they can go on living their lives and thinking in their customary way."
and i still loved it.
♥*♡∞:｡.｡
under the guise of adapting the story of Elijah from The Bible, this book, behind the veil, teaches the most invaluable life lessons. it grapples with the questions of life, the concept of monotheism and discusses how to approach the trials we face i.e. the unavoidable. read between the lines and you will find lessons larger than life.
examples of life's questions grappled, at least those which question the existence of God:
1) why does The Lord do nothing about our problems when He has the power to do something?
2) why do troubles occur even when we believe in God earnestly?
3) why must we be challenged by the problems we face?
i shall answer none but the last one in this review, as the answer struck me hardest.
*spoiler in this next line* "Akbar needed to be destroyed so that all could awaken the forces that lay dormant inside their own being."
all in all, this book discusses loyalty, fear, regret, reaping what you sow, and the patterns of love in mourning. it teaches you to rebuild even with your misgivings and misfortune. it teaches that there is something worthwhile in trying even when problems are ahead.
♥*♡∞:｡.｡
i'm impressed with the way this book illustrates two sides of the spectrum: when life moves steadily and we believe in God whole-heartedly, versus when everything seems hopeless and we stray away from Him in resentment. essentially, worship in waves. when we let our faith further and recede with the tides. it holds up a mirror to Christians & Catholics - anyone with faith, really - and exemplifies the ugly depths of our bitterness and resentment when hardship comes. it makes the book feel less preachy, and a lot more realistic.
the bleakness of the chapters following Elijah's fall in faith further epitomises our lack of assuredness when we are far from God. even so, i wish he had somehow fallen further into despair and was driven to do something he truly regretted, so there would be more payoff when he returns to the path of God. his fall, after all, was written within the length of 25 pages if i'm not wrong.
this book also has an interesting take on The Day of Atonement, the designated day when we are to ask God for forgiveness. it says that along with asking God for forgiveness for the hardships we have put on him, we, too, should forgive God for the hardships He has put us through.
♥*♡∞:｡.｡
i would recommend this book to those who put faith in a higher power, but not necessarily only to those who practice monotheism. and the reason why i say 'theists only' is that i feel they would identify with the messages in this book a whole lot more than, say, atheists or agnostics.
however, to those who are more familiar with Christianity and Catholicism, i would urge you to remember that this is a fictional take on the story, and not everything that happens is true to what is taught in The Bible.
♥*♡∞:｡.｡
"Take advantage of the chance that tragedy has given you; not everyone is capable of doing so."
See my blog post on it:
http://gypsylibrarian.blogspot.com/2005/09/booknote-la-quinta-monta241a.html
http://gypsylibrarian.blogspot.com/2005/09/booknote-la-quinta-monta241a.html