Veronika Decides To Die is a fiction novel written by Paulo Coelho. It was originally published in the year 1998 in Portuguese language.
Synopsis
The central character of the book, as the name suggests, is Veronica. She is a 24-year old girl having a perfect life. She has everything one can ask for but still she is unhappy and dissatisfied. One day, she decides to kill herself by overdosing of sleeping pills. However, she finds herself alive in a mental hospital but is given news that she will soon dies as sleeping pills have caused irreparable damage to her heart. In the last days of her life, Veronica starts appreciating things around her and allows herself to do things that she never did before.
About the Author
Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist. He was born in Brazil and attended a Jesuit School. In 1982, Coelho published his first book, Hell Archives. He is a recipient of numerous international awards; among them is the Crystal Award by the World Economic Forum. Coelho also worked as an actor, journalist, and theatre director before pursuing his writing career.