Books : The Alchemist

Rating: - a beautiful and inspiring story
the alchemist is one of the best books i've ever read! it's simple yet has a very deep meaning.. it's also touching and inspiring. i keep thinking about this story over weeks & months after i read it. i discuss it with my friend hersanto (he wrote a review about this book, too) who happens to love this book as well.

"when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it."

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Rating: - amazing journey story
this is story about journey of pursuing dream. i give this book 4 stars because it is very inspiring, the story teaches us to have courage following our dreams. the story is well written, simple and fun to read. this is a kind of book that is good to accompany you when you are in journey

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Rating: - New Age Fable
Coehlo's prose is simple and eloquent and in the first pages there is a promise of a riveting story about self-discovery. However, it turns out Coehlo's new-age message is old, almost cliche. I kept thinking of the Alchemist as Obi-wan and Santiago as a slightly less annoying Luke Skywalker. I felt the climactic scene was when Santiago "transformed" into the wind, but even that reminded me of a children's book.. that one where the little bunny says he'll run away from the mother bunny but she says she'll transform herself into the wind or other elements to find him? So in that way, I found the book beautiful in its simplicity, irritating in its "spiritual message" and disappointing as its plot fell flat after Santiago left the crystal shop. Oh well... after all, there is "nothing new under the sun..."

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Rating: - Delightfully Inspiring Journey!!!
"The Alchemist" is a delightfully inspiring journey as it transports you into a boy's journey to discover himself, to learn his own narrative. Each one of us is on a journey toward finding our own "Personal Myth" and in today's world where self-reflection has often taken a back-seat to being out-there, the search is even more imperative.

This book can be read at many levels from a superficial read to in-depth uncovering of the dreams, symbols and signs present in the novel. The main message of the novel is that we need to follow our dream and through following it we will arrive at our true destiny, our unique part in the fabric of creation.

The novel is the story of Santiago, a boy who courageously follows his dream. He travels the world looking for a hidden treasure and in the end discovers that the real treasure is in his heart. The author explains his ideas in a simple language.

Those who follow their dream or "personal myth" find happiness, fulfilment and achievement in the life. While those who lack the courage to follow their dream, live a life of sadness, emptiness and dissatisfaction.

"The Alchemist" is a wonderful read! Best read together with another story about following your dream, "Nexus: A Neo Novel."

"Nexus" by Morrison & Singh follows the journey of a unique mix of people drawn to a spiritual retreat where they learn important spiritual lessons. It's an inspiring read about people looking to overcome pain in their life.

I definitely recommend "The Alchemist" and "Nexus: A Neo Novel." Happy readings!

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Rating: - "Everything in life is an omen.."
AMAZING book. Beautifully written and easy to read with so many inspirable quotes that makes you want to find your own "personal legend".