Disclaimer: This is my personal opinion, proceed at your own risk

Some may not find The Winner Stands Alone from Paulo Caelho as interesting but I do. The things that he wrote in there like fashion, saying things in fashion will be obsolete in the next six months, is interesting. The fact that he said the IT bigshots wear jeans and shirts should be an indication that the big cars, the glittery dresses and the fame are worthless.

This book is the latest book from Caelho and unlike his other writings, this is about us, about struggling in the world where money and fame triumph over personal development. Where over people with over inflated ego try to make the most out of everything to their own benefit.

The story starts with Igor who flew down to Cannes, not to see the renowned film festival but to get back his ex-wife, Ewa. He believes that destroying worlds (killing people) will send the message to Ewa that he still loves her. It doesn't make sense, of course, because a lot of things do not makes sense in this world.

Glimpses of the cruel truth about fame and glamour are available in this book. For those who look for an eye-opener, this is recommended. But those who hate authors who preach, stay as far as you can from this book.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 delicious, chocolate-filled doughnuts. The other half I intend to give it to my nephew.