The Archer
The Archer
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Archer by Paulo Coelho provides insights into purpose and personal growth through the teachings of Tetsuya, a renowned archer. A young boy learns about resilience, discipline, and living with integrity. Coelho's work focuses on the journey toward self-discovery and the importance of embracing life's challenges to find one's path.
Inspirational
Contemplative
Serene
Emotional
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Archer by Paulo Coelho is lauded for its philosophical depth and simple yet poetic prose. Readers appreciate its life lessons and spiritual insight. However, some criticize the book for its brevity and lack of narrative complexity. Overall, it appeals to those seeking inspiration and introspection but may not satisfy those looking for a detailed plot.
Who Should Read The Archer?
An ideal reader for Paulo Coelho's The Archer is someone who appreciates philosophical narratives with life lessons, akin to fans of Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha or Coelho's own The Alchemist. This reader seeks inspiration and introspection through simple yet profound storytelling.
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Short Story • Fiction
2020
Adult
18+ years
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