It's this thing about all of Paulo Coelho's novels; He gives you a new different perspective.

I found myself, whilst reading it, understanding Maria's thinking and point of view, not judging, not blaming, and not pointing fingers.

I bought this book in the first place to try to change my look to things: sex, prostitution, love and lust, and this book succeeded to do so.

The story started really fun and interesting, it was even hard to put down.. But when it got deeper and deeper, so did the sexual philosophy, and that what made it lost that one star, though I'm glad Paulo brought the origin and history of prostitution.

Last but not least (Not least at all) is The End, which was WONDERFUL! :D and the fact that this Maria is a real person whose this book is based on her story, and that she had the same happy ending too makes it even more Wonderful!