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Summary: Thought Provoking
Review: I am 17 years old. Needless to say, I have not read as many good books as most people. I do know however that the Alchemist is something special. I can safely say it has changed the way I think about myself and the way I think. This is without a doubt one of the most beautiful and powerful books I have ever read. It is enriching, and can literally improve your mental health. I recommend it to anyone willing to get lost in its journey. One of the, if not the best book I have ever read.
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Summary: Strongly Recommended
Review: This book forces you to pause and think about your life, how to get what you want and be closer to happiness. Every page brings a revelation, often putting in plain words what you always knew but never realized you knew it.
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Summary: Timely in light of recent events
Review: In our age of materialism, it brings into view the importance of what is really important in our lives and the lives of those we love. Brings a new perspective in today's world of terrorism. A very simple and humbling book. One of the best books I have ever read.
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Summary: Inspirational
Review: To contrast with some who might say that this book is borig, I had to read this book for a class of mine. However, I happened to think that it was so good that I have finished probably several weeks ahead of my class. This book, as you may well know from reading the other reviews, is about a young shepherd named Santiago living in Andelusia, Spain. He has had a dream two times in a month and goes to a fortune teller to get an interpretation. He then meets an old man who says he is the "King of Salem" who helps him to decide whether on not to go to find the treasure he has invisioned in his dreams. My favorite part of in this section, maybe because I just finished writing a three-page essay about it, was when the old man tells Santiago the story about the young man going to the wisest man in the world for the secret to happiness and it's moral "See all the wonders of the world, but never forget the drops of oil." All in all, I think this is a wonderful book, though for some it may be hard to get into. I wasn't for me, but then again, I am, as it says, a Fantasy Freak.
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Summary: Truly excellent piece of literature
Review: Having heard many good things about Paulo Coelho and having an interest in modern literature, I picked up The Alchemist. From the very beginning his very fluid writing caught my interest, and at times I had trouble putting this book down. He achieves quite a bit in terms of character and thematic development very concisely, and his writing never becomes drawn out or boring. This book rates very highly on my list, and I definitely recommend it.
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Summary: A winsome tale filled with wonder and whimsy
Review: "The Alchemist," is an excellent, well-written book with intuitive and interesting thoughts on life, love and dreams. The story follows Santiago, a shepherd boy who has a dream about traveling to the Egyptian pyramids. He goes to a psychic to analyze his dream. She tells him that if he travels to the pyramids, he will find a treasure and fulfill his destiny. So, Santiago goes on his way, selling his herd, working odd jobs and encountering strange and fascinating people along the way. Several years later, he reaches his destination and has an epiphany about his life. The story's climax will leave you perplexed and will most likely lead you to question your own dreams and destiny. In conclusion, "The Alchemist" is a magnificent tale of self-examination and personal growth that I would highly recommend.
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Summary: Sleeping
Review: This book was a requirement to read for one of my adavanced courses. Usually, I have a pretty open mind to books. Though, this book was a disappointment. The same message is repeated over and over in a quite 1 demensional character. The actions of this book are very predicatble and flat. The message or moral used in this book is a classic, yet it shrivels in this text. It seems the author intended to only promote one major theme in this book, which becomes tiring. I do not recommend this book to those who thirst for action, romance, morals, or excitement. I don't understand the praises the book receives. The only reason I didn't terminate my studying is because this book is required.
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Summary: The Alchemist
Review: It is a short story spread just below the hook. It is a good Novel with good hooks. The bad side to this is that when the hook of the story reels you in, and you are expecting something more from the story, it goes flat and than all of a sudden you begin to lose interest. For example, The book is about a boy sheperd that drops everthing follow his dream. But it takes Paulo Coelho to long to get out what he is trying to say. It gets better towards the end so all I have to say is stick with it. Overall I'd have to say that it is a worthwhile Novel. I hope that you find my review helpful.
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Summary: give it a chance
Review: Nick Schuneman The Alchemist Paulo Coelho The story of the Shepard boy Santiago was a story of a boy with a Vision, a young man who was drawn to a place he had never even seen. His journeys are Depicted in Paulo Coelhos book The Alchemist, an adventure story based on a youth who Goes in search of the thing he knows not of, of spiritual land marks that draw him to Them with overwhelming intensity. On his journey Santiago meets characters that Influence his life directly, one of which introduces him to the alchemists a group of Individuals who combine different elements to make gold. The byproduct they say Essence of the soul. Santiago eventually meets one of these alchemists and studies under Him were he learns true spiritual meaning. This book was not the easiest book for me to get into, but once I Really started reading it I found it fascinating. It takes a tale that ha been retold for Generations and buts a new meaning to it to make a new classic. I would stress this book To Anyone who enjoys sci fi, fantacy novels, or anyone who enjoys books with a Spiritual lesson to be learned. A good read all around.
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Summary: One of the most inspirational books I've ever read
Review: The whimsical yet down to earth worldview of Brazillian Paulo Coelho is one of the most fascinating and beautiful I've ever read about. The tale of the shepherd Santiago and his search fof his destiny will lift your spirits and restore your faith in your dream, garunteed!
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