its an awesome book which left me spell bound.
the second book of P.C tht i read wasnt as good. it was 11 minutes.
The Zahir is quite slow and one becomes bored with the plot in the middle chapters.
Fifth mountain is also a wonderful book.
veronica decides to die was ok.
Brida is good too but i just airly went through it. actually saving it as a treat after the exams.:P
but no doubts about The Alchemist is the best read ever. suggestions welcome as to which books to read after the exams.