Caitlin (USA: AZ) (2008/10/27): I liked the style of storytelling (multiple people telling their perspectives), but that was the only high point for me. I couldn't buy into the topic matter, and it seemed Coelho did a mediocre job of selling us on the heroine - I found her unlikeable. Bookclub made me do it :-)
Raye (USA: TX) (2010/08/18): Personally, I love this book. I think that it gives a fantastic view of the fine line that we must walk when embracing new ideas. I don't want to go too deep into this, because I don't want to give any spoilers, but I do want to say that this is a book that makes you think. Paulo Coelho definitely does not disappoint with The Witch of Portobello.