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The Winner Stands Alone is a 400-page thriller told over a single, breathless 24-hour period at the Cannes International Film Festival. Paulo Coelho crafts a tense chase through love, jealousy, and ambition, where a wealthy Russian businessman named Igor attempts to reclaim a past relationship that has moved on in a glittering, unforgiving world. This novel blends suspense with sharp social satire, making it a compelling choice for adult readers who enjoy psychological thrillers, literary storytelling, and insights into celebrity culture.
Written with a lean, cinematic rhythm, The Winner Stands Alone follows Igor as he navigates a festival crowd where every glance could be a trap. The narrative also threads in Gabriela, a young actress trying to survive exploitation in show business, and Jasmine, a refugee modeling for a world that often withholds mercy. Coelho's structure interleaves high-society glamour with intimate, painful moments, delivering suspense without gratuitous sensationalism. The result is a fast-paced reading experience that feels both thrilling and thoughtfully crafted.
With brisk chapters, cinematic scenes, and a sly, observant voice, The Winner Stands Alone exposes the costs of glamour. It uses sharp social satire to reveal how desire can bend reality and why some chase validation even as they ruin what matters most. If you crave a thriller with a moral echo and a lean, cinematic edge, this is your read.
After finishing this gripping novel, readers are invited to question what truly matters in a world obsessed with fame. You’ll feel challenged to rethink the meaning of success and to value authentic connection over glittering spectacle, with the story’s tension lingering long after the last page.
Product Details
Author
Paulo Coelho
Publisher
Harper Collins Business
Language
English
SKU
BK0462747
ISBN
9780008547271
Reading Age
All
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 399
₹ 339
15% Off
Paulo Coelho Is The Author Of "The Alchemist", He Was Born In 1947 In The City Of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Being The Author Of 30 Books That Have Sold Over 320 Million Copies In 170 Countries, He Has Become One Of The Most Widely Read Authors In The World Today. Paulo Coelho Has Been A United Nations Messenger Of Peace Since 2007 And This Has Allowed Him To Continue To Promote Intercultural Dialogue And To Focus On The Needs Of Children. He Is A Member Of The Brazilian Academy Of Letters And The Recipient Of Over 115 Awards And Honours, Including The Hans Christian Andersen Award, The Grinzane Cavour Book Award And The Chevalier De Lordre National De La Lgion Dhonneur, To Name A Few. Other Titles Include The Pilgrimage, Brida, "The Supreme Gift", The Valkyries, By The River Piedra I Sat Down And Wept, Maktub, The Fifth Mountain, Manual Of The Warrior Of Light, Veronika Decides To Die, The Devil And Miss Prym, Stories For Parents, Children And Grandchildren, Eleven Minutes, The Zahir, Like The Flowing River, The Witch Of Portobello, The Winner Stands Alone, Aleph, Manuscript Found In Accra, Adultery, The Spy, Hippie. Also Journey Guided Journal. Https://Paulocoelhoblog.Com/ One Of The Most Influential Writers Of Our Time, Paulo Coelho Is The Author Of Many International Best Sellers, Including The Alchemist, Adultery And The Spy. He Is A Member Of The Brazilian Academy Of Letters And Has Received The Chevalier De L'Ordre National De La Légion D'Honneur. In 2007, He Was Named A United Nations Messenger Of Peace.