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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
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Book Summary
The Winner Stands Alone, a novel by Paulo Coelho, transports you to the glittering Cannes Film Festival to scrutinize the gap between luxury and everyday life. A gripping blend of psychological tension and social commentary, it follows Igor, a driven Russian executive, as he travels to Cannes to reclaim his estranged wife Ewa, who has left him for a wealthy designer. Written for adult readers who enjoy literary thrillers and sharp examinations of fame and materialism, the tone is provocative, unsettling, and thought-provoking.
Coelho's writing is cinematic and immersive, weaving together the lives touched by the festival's glare. The experience blends psychological depth with vivid, fashion-forward scenes that juxtapose opulence with vulnerability. The narrative invites readers to consider what drives desire and where obsession ends and humanity begins.
Set against a world of glamour and ambition, The Winner Stands Alone uses the Cannes backdrop to illuminate vanity, status, and the moral costs of chasing applause. Igor's escalating desperation and the stories of other festival attendees offer a piercing meditation on contemporary culture, while the prose remains clear, accessible, and richly atmospheric.
After finishing The Winner Stands Alone, readers are left with important questions about what we value and why. It invites introspection about wealth, love, and recognition, offering a lasting impact that lingers long after the last page and encourages a more mindful view of the world we inhabit.
Product Details
Author
Paulo Coelho
Publisher
Harper Collins (India) Publishers
Number of Pages
400
Language
English
SKU
BK0004595
ISBN
9780007318681
Reading Age
6-8 Years
Dimensions
12.9 x 1.5 x 19.8 cm
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.