The classic struggle between good and evil featuring a cast of conniving village idiots of remote Viscos trying to carry out the grotesque deed of sacrificial killing. But first, they must elect the most suitable candidate, in a process egged on by religious rationality and greed.The Devil And Miss Prym by Paulo Coelho is fascinating because it shows humans for what we do best - the ability to explain ourselves convincingly, attributing action and inaction on our part to circumstances, but yet still able to overcome our foibles at the most crucial moments (or so we think).
Coelho has sold over 80 million copies of his books, which is evidence that people either like to read about themselves, or like to read about people who resemble them but believe that they are above those he portrays.
Either way, this tale spun around superstition and supernatural forces should be compelling enough to hold you attention for three hours - the time it took to finish all 200 pages of it.
The only gripe is the ending, where the lass Chantel Prym gets what she had been seeking, which really isn't how life works out for a lot of people, no?
Regardless of the ending, this book will still make it as a classic, if not now, then soon.
Enjoy.
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