Brida
Brida is a 1990 witch fiction and occult fiction novel by Paulo Coelho. The story is set in Ireland and Dublin, in the 20th century. It deals with magic, witchcraft, Amor and literatura brasileña.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, and 208 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 31 editions across 8 languages. It appeared on the New York Times Trade Fiction Paperback bestseller list in 2009.
It runs to roughly 263 pages — 4–5 hours of reading at an average pace.
About Brida
This is the story of Brida, a young Irish girl, and her quest for knowledge. She has long been interested in various aspects of magic but is searching for something more. Her search leads her to people of great wisdom, who begin to teach Brida about the spiritual world. She meets a wise man who dwells in a forest, who teaches her about overcoming her fears and trusting in the goodness of the world; and a woman who teaches her how to dance to the music of the world, and how to pray to the moon. As Brida seeks her destiny, she struggles to find a balance between her relationships and her desire to become a witch. This enthralling novel incorporates themes that fans of Paulo Coelho will recognize and treasure—it is a tale of love, passion, mystery, and spirituality from the master storyteller.
Awards & lists
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Trade Fiction Paperback, 2009
Quick answers
Who wrote Brida?
Brida was written by Paulo Coelho and first published in 1990.
What genre is Brida?
It is usually shelved as Witch Fiction and Occult Fiction.
How long is Brida?
The median edition has 263 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Brida?
Readers who like it often enjoy Dance of the Gods, Wicked and Face the Fire.
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