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The Alchemist

Paulo Coelho

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May 21, 2021 Dana Berglund rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: audiobooks, books-for-grown-ups

After waiting so long to read this, it was disappointing. There was so much repetition. Everything was male-centric, and the message was that if you listen to your heart and speak the language of the world, you can do magic. You can find literal treasure. It didn't resonate with me. ...more

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Jun 29, 2020 Akilah rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: books-for-grownups, june, 2020

3.5 stars, rounding up.

This is like every self-help book you've ever read except in an engaging story format--these are a few of my favorite things. Super easy to read, super fast and engaging. ...more

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Jun 02, 2011 Jaime rated it liked it

Shelves: bookclub, read-2011, general-fiction, classic

I thought this was a sweet fable, but not exactly life-changing, as so many other reviews would have you believe. Maybe it’s because the lesson you’re supposed to take from it, essentially “Pay attention and follow your heart”, is nothing new. It really isn’t any more complicated than that.

I did think it was well-written, if repetitive at times, and I was interested in Santiago’s journey. But all-in-all, nothing about it surprised me. I’m glad I finally read it.

"I’m like everyone else–I see the ...more

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