Veronica has it all: youth and beauty, admirers, and a decent job. But something is missing in her life. And one November morning, she decides to take such a sleeping pill that she never wakes up again. Veronica wakes up in a psychiatric hospital...
Based on Paulo Coelho's personal experiences, this novel challenges us to consider madness and celebrates those who have the courage to stand up to society and its rigid notions of normality. This bold book is a dazzling portrait of a young woman vacillating between despair and freedom, and a rapturous, passionate celebration of life.