The Alchemist
by Paulo Coelho
Total Points
#130
- Pages
- 167
- Genres
- Fantasy Philosophy Spirituality
Every few decades a book is published that changes the lives of its readers forever. The Alchemist is such a book. With over a million and a half copies sold around the world, The Alchemist has already established itself as a modern classic, universally admired. Paulo Coelho's charming fable, now available in English for the first time, will enchant and inspire an even wider audience of readers...
Reader Reviews (17)
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Oct 18th, 2019
This is the story of a shepherd boy who set out on a quest to find treasure. He encounters several people who help him in various ways, and learns many wise things along his travels. Symbolic, spiritual, interesting.
Mar 24th, 2018
I didn't love it as much as many did.
Jul 14th, 2017
An easy read with a lot of messages in it. Makes you think about life and priorities.
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Oct 11th, 2014
Not a bad book, it certainly made me think.
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Mar 13th, 2014
Trite, boring, and a real disappointment.
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Jun 25th, 2013
Beautiful book, loved it!
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