The Valkyries


The Valkyries is a 1992 novel by Paulo Coelho.

Plot summary

The book is written as a third-person narrative describing how Paulo and his wife embark on a 40 day journey through the Mojave Desert. There they meet the valkyries, a group of warrior women who travel the desert on motorcycles.
At the beginning of the story, "J", Coelho's master in RAM, shows him a copy of the poem by Wilde that says "we destroy what we love" and this theme is central to the story.

Characters

Paulo: The author as himself.
Chris: Paulo’s Wife.
Mr. J: Paulo’s Master.
Gene: A guide in the Mojave desert.
Valkyries: The main subject of the book. A group of warrior women.
Valhalla: The leader of the valkyries.