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3.5 AVERAGE
3.5 AVERAGE
Typical Paulo, yet more personal than the others. I enjoyed the portraits of the individual characters' stories that explained how they came to be on the Magic Bus.
My one major complaint is how misleading the stunning maps and the beginning of the book are. Since it's based on a true personal story, I understand why it's so short, but this book could be an amazing piece of fiction if the journey continued.
My one major complaint is how misleading the stunning maps and the beginning of the book are. Since it's based on a true personal story, I understand why it's so short, but this book could be an amazing piece of fiction if the journey continued.
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It pains me to give a book 2 stars, but that's the only way to convey how disappointed I was with "Hippie." A memoir told in first person, I understood from the beginning that Coelho was building empathy for the hippie as a group: non-violent, free-loving, exactly what one knows already. The reader does not need to be convinced to empathize with Paulo's time in prison, fear of polices (especially), and struggle with telling someone you like that you do not love them . The fantastical stories I hoped to read were underwhelmingly typical, and the narrator's preachiness has been sung before.
Perhaps Coelho should have written in first person. Perhaps Coelho should have grouped other stories within "Hippie." Perhaps I--a lifelong hippie empathizer--was not the right audience for this book. This has not discouraged me from reading more works of Coelho in the future, but I am disappointed with my first one.
Perhaps Coelho should have written in first person. Perhaps Coelho should have grouped other stories within "Hippie." Perhaps I--a lifelong hippie empathizer--was not the right audience for this book. This has not discouraged me from reading more works of Coelho in the future, but I am disappointed with my first one.
fast-paced
5/5 *
What can I say ? I’m a sucker with any book Paulo has written and this is no exception. I truly was captivated by this story more than his other ones; the reason being that it was closer to his life experiences and very relatable to anyone trying to find who they are in the world. Perfect book in all aspects.
What can I say ? I’m a sucker with any book Paulo has written and this is no exception. I truly was captivated by this story more than his other ones; the reason being that it was closer to his life experiences and very relatable to anyone trying to find who they are in the world. Perfect book in all aspects.
Estória que engata apesar de não acontecer muita coisa pelo realismo dos personagens. Todos parecem pessoas que podemos encontrar na rua e o leitor acaba se interessando pelos motivos que levaram todos a fazer uma viagem tão particular.
leicht zu lesen, viele Anekdoten zu Spiritualtiät/Religion, schöne Beschreibung Istanbuls
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Hippie love story = the fantasy I never knew I had
You could definitely tell that the characters were hippies, just based on their conversations/thoughts. I also liked how it had facts throughout the book. The ending was not what I expected but I enjoyed it. Sometimes there was too much philosophical thinking though.
You could definitely tell that the characters were hippies, just based on their conversations/thoughts. I also liked how it had facts throughout the book. The ending was not what I expected but I enjoyed it. Sometimes there was too much philosophical thinking though.
In Hippie Coelho takes us back to 1969 following Woodstock where he tells the story of a young brazillian man named Paulo who dreams of being a writer and sets out on a journey to discover a more profound meaning for his life.
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His travels take him all over from South America to Amsterdam. He witnesses a new generation that was searching like he was for more from life, from themselves, their bodies, their experiences. They were defying the system and longing for peace.
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He ends up meeting a woman, Karla and she convinces him to go traveling with her aboard a "Magic Bus". Throughout their trip they meet many like minded travelers. Their journey and experience together will end up changing their lives forever.
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I really enjoyed the nostalgia of this one! I would have loved to live in this point in history. This is my second Coelho book. It was obviously a very autobiographical novel. While I do think he is a great writer I struggle at times with the religious references. That aside his writing is very evocative and beautiful.
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His travels take him all over from South America to Amsterdam. He witnesses a new generation that was searching like he was for more from life, from themselves, their bodies, their experiences. They were defying the system and longing for peace.
•
He ends up meeting a woman, Karla and she convinces him to go traveling with her aboard a "Magic Bus". Throughout their trip they meet many like minded travelers. Their journey and experience together will end up changing their lives forever.
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I really enjoyed the nostalgia of this one! I would have loved to live in this point in history. This is my second Coelho book. It was obviously a very autobiographical novel. While I do think he is a great writer I struggle at times with the religious references. That aside his writing is very evocative and beautiful.