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The Alchemist
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September 3, 2020
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September 20, 2020
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Trisha

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fifi
Jan 14, 2021 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
I thought this book was okay. It was on my to-read for a couple years, before finally reading it.

It’s filled with lots of memorable quotes and sayings, which is what I enjoyed most about this book. But I feel like the ending was rushed and underwhelming which is what ruined it for me. I also didn’t like the ideology of what women should be in this book...

Definitely overhyped, in my opinion! Far from revolutionary, especially if you have read the tons of other life changing books before this on
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David Lyelu
May 04, 2022 rated it really liked it
Got this as a recommendation from several friends but kept on procrastinating till recently. I enjoyed the book and it had me thinking.
The book ultimately talked about what stops people from pursuing their dreams through the conversations the protagonist has with the people he meets on his journey to find his "personal legend". I realised that there are some similarities between Islam and Christianity because the author throughout the book made references to Islam. this book was nothing I have
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Tanya
Sep 30, 2025 rated it liked it
It just wasn't for me. I found myself drifting off. I recognize there are many who love this book but it wasnt the right pick for me. ...more
Chris
Aug 09, 2017 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
MD
Jan 07, 2018 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Isy
Feb 07, 2019 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Pulakesh Saha
Sep 21, 2019 rated it really liked it
Sagar Arya
Dec 25, 2020 rated it really liked it
Succubi
Feb 25, 2020 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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WonderAl
Sep 03, 2020 marked it as to-read
Kelley
Sep 30, 2020 rated it it was amazing
Jonas Wu
Mar 10, 2021 rated it it was amazing
Jess
Dec 20, 2020 marked it as to-read
Nafeesah Scott
Apr 24, 2022 rated it liked it
Shelves: reread
Annalisa Savin
Feb 27, 2022 marked it as to-read
Ina
Dec 16, 2022 rated it it was amazing
Shams Khan
Jan 20, 2023 rated it it was amazing
Simon
Apr 02, 2023 rated it really liked it
Daniel Wai
Nov 03, 2023 rated it liked it
Jon Lefkove
Jun 22, 2023 rated it did not like it
Jennica Day
Jul 29, 2024 marked it as to-read
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