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The Devil and Miss Prym: A Novel of Temptation Audiobook
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From bestselling author and international sensation Paulo Coelho, a novel set in a small village about a young, poor barmaid whose wager with the devil leads to a spiritual transformation.
A stranger arrives at the remote village of Viscos, carrying with him a backpack containing a notebook and eleven gold bars. He comes searching for the answer to a question that torments him: Are human beings, in essence, good or evil? In welcoming the mysterious foreigner, the whole village becomes an accomplice to his sophisticated plot, which will forever mark their lives.
A novel of temptation, The Devil and Miss Prym is a thought-provoking parable of a community devoured by greed, cowardice, and fear—as it struggles with the choice between good and evil.
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"This was a quick read...but a thoughtful one.A stranger comes to town and makes an offer that seems to good to be true.To get the money she needs to live her life as she has always wanted, a young woman must decide if she can trust an entire town to make the right decision. Very good read about temptation and the nature of man. I recommend it!"
— Juliette (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Only someone Jesuit-trained could bring to Scripture the kind of coolly passionate imagination on display in Coelho’s latest novel.”
— Philadelphia Inquirer -
“A suspenseful fable…Satisfying.”
— Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -
“Linda Emond’s effective reading is lightly characterized. This self-effacing, low-key performance accords with the fable-like quality of the novel and makes Coelho’s morality tale personal and absorbing.”
— AudioFile
The Devil and Miss Prym Listener Reviews
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" excelente libro "
— lenin, 1/9/2017 -
" A worthwhile read, and almost a Stephen King-esque "drop your characters into a situation and see what they do" kind of story. "
— R., 2/16/2014 -
" Read it again. Love this book. Shows how easy it can be to rationalize why we need and deserve to have something we really want but shouldn't have. And how easy it is to have high morals until the right situation comes along. "
— Jess, 2/3/2014 -
" It is the nature of humanity always struggling between good and evil "
— Einas, 1/24/2014 -
" loved, loved, loved it. if you're in the mood to question the nature of good and evil, no one makes it more enjoyable than paulo. "
— Mel, 1/21/2014 -
" Easy read, yet deep in subject and characters. "
— Jillian, 1/18/2014 -
" "So you see, Good and Evil have the same face; it all depends on when they cross the path of each individual human being." "
— Anca, 1/17/2014 -
" Not too bad. One of Paulo's better books. A lot of character builds. "
— Gunner, 1/15/2014 -
" Another inspiring story from Paulo Coelho. I really enjoyed it. "
— E'yen, 12/2/2013 -
" I believe in our hearts there will be always a fight between good and evil... and confusion. "
— Alberto, 11/15/2013 -
" Still trying to decide... Human nature is a strange condition... "
— Patsy, 11/9/2013 -
" An overblown fable. Rather ham-handed posing of good vs. evil question. "
— Anita, 11/6/2013 -
" We are in a fight between good and bad, everyday of our lifes. "
— Mabel, 9/24/2013 -
" Human can b good or bad ....depending on their curcumstance ! Human character can b changed ! "
— Vera, 1/26/2013 -
" it's good..worth reading till now... "
— Reesham, 11/18/2012 -
" I love Paulo Coelho books....things that make you say hmmmm :-) "
— Karen, 9/12/2012 -
" The book reads more like a philosophical dialogue rather than a typical tale. Thus, if you like your stories strictly stories, rather than having a Plato like feel, this may not be the read for you. That said, this book gives a reader's mind plenty to chew on - if you enjoy that, then dig in. "
— Tiah, 8/19/2012 -
" Easy reading. I read as a friend that loved it recommended. As usual, non-Brazilians like it better. "
— Ju, 6/29/2012 -
" I found this book fascinating. A simple story about the fight between good and bad. And I wondered what I would have done if I had been presented with the proposal the main character was given. "
— Sabihah, 4/29/2012 -
" felt like reading a long hypothetical question or riddle and i don't have the concentration to think that hard for so long. maybe i'll read again when i have 2 weeks in the maldives or something. "
— Fay, 10/17/2011 -
" Very mooving. I loved this book. "
— Robert, 10/13/2011 -
" Another meditative book by Coelho, who I always enjoy. "
— Jill, 7/6/2011 -
" The main premise of this book is this: Is man basically good or bad? Such a cool story. "
— Genevieve, 6/5/2011 -
" it's about what every human have inside his heart "the war between good and evil" "
— Shan, 5/17/2011 -
" Great book like every Paulo's "
— Julija, 5/16/2011 -
" Not as enthralling The Alchemist, but still wonderfully thought-provoking. "
— Erica, 4/21/2011 -
" Humanity. A thin line dividing the good and the evil. <br/>Ultimately it's all about one's choice. "
— Kim, 4/21/2011 -
" Anyone who loves in the expectation of being loved in return is wasting their time. "
— Santa, 4/15/2011 -
" Great book about "Good" and "Evil"... i can not wait to read more of his books "
— Wilfredo, 4/3/2011 -
" Again, <br/>not a bad story, just not necessarily what I expected. I had to start over twice to really get into it, it's somewhat similar to "The Alchemist" in some aspects, part of the journey is figurative and not necessarily literal. <br/>Worth a read, regardless! <br/>=:) "
— Pammy, 4/2/2011 -
" A great read, I was captivated by the book from the first page. "
— Fella, 3/21/2011
About Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho is a New York Times bestselling author. His books have sold more than 100 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 68 languages and published in 150 countries. He is the recipient of numerous prestigious international awards and was inducted at the Brazilian Academy of Letters in 2002. In 2007 he was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace by the UN Secretary-General.
About Linda Emond
Linda Emond is an award-winning actress of stage, film, television, and audiobook narration. Her performances on Broadway earned her nominations for the Tony Award in 2003 and 2012 and for the Drama Desk Award in 1997 and 2002. She was awarded the Joseph Jefferson Award for her roles in plays at theaters in Chicago. Her film credits include roles in Julie & Julia, Dark Water, and Across the Universe, among others. Her television credits include such series as Elementary, The Good Wife, and Law & Order: SVU, as well as movies such as A Dog Named Christmas. She has narrated dozens of audiobooks, winning four Earphones Awards and being named a finalist four times for the prestigious Audie Award. In 2011 she was named by AudioFile magazine as a Best Voice in Mystery & Suspense for her reading of Flash and Bones.