By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept: A Novel of Forgiveness by Paulo Coelho

By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept: A Novel of Forgiveness

On the Seventh Day #1

Paulo Coelho

180 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction romance emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced
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P ilar, a frustrated scholar looking for meaning in the endless cycle of her days, receives a call from a childhood friend. She is surprised to learn that her former playmate is now a charismatic spiritual leader. She is even more astonished when ...

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Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 65%
inspiring 46%
hopeful 36%
adventurous 19%
sad 13%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 9%
tense 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 38%
slow 36%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

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3.34

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