I've been on the fence with ordering this, let me know how it goes Chandrayan.

As to Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist is his best by a HUGE margin - I've re-read it 5-6 times so far, in short succession that too.

The Zahir and The Fifth Mountain are 2 other books of his I've read - didn't like The Zahir. Loved The Fifth Mountain - might be something you'll enjoy