by Paulo Coelho
First published 2006
Veronika has decided to die. She swallows a bottle of sleeping pills, certain her life is meaningless. But she wakes up in a psychiatric hospital, informed that her suicide attempt has failed. As Veronika grapples with this unexpected twist, she meets a colorful cast of patients - each struggling with their own demons. Through their stories and her own self-discovery, Veronika begins to see the value in living, even with its complexities and pain. Her journey becomes a powerful meditation on the fragility and resilience of the human spirit.
Genres: literary-fiction, mental-health, contemporary, psychological-thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, redemption
240 pages · Paperback · HarperOne
Content warnings: depression, mental-illness, suicide