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This book is very popular. That vexes me.
Why does this always happen? Every time I read a best-seller or a super-popular book, I end up less than impressed. I did admire the story. It was reminiscent of Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea, but not nearly as boring. Santiago tries to fulfill his Personal Legend of locating treasure at the Pyramids, similar to the old man's, who is also named Santiago, attempt to catch the great fish in Hemingway's story. I did enjoy The Alchemist more than Hemingway's story, however, I felt the same slo
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This is one of my least favorite books. I'm not a fan of parables, so I read this because of our book group and because I just kept seeing it listed on websites, etc. It didn't change my life; it didn't help me to find my personal legend (I found that on my own) and it certainly didn't provide me with a well-written book! Someone in our club asked if it had won any awards. What?! Just a weird mix of new agey mumbo jumbo set in a somewhat medieval setting. If you like to read books that are confu
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The philosophical points laid out in this book are largely flawed and somewhat offensive to me. That being said, I give it 3 stars because the philosophy is laid out in a beautiful, simplistic story that could have been charming had I not been shaking my head at most of the overarching themes.
This book teaches that each person should pursue his own "personal legend" and that that is how he learns about himself and grows and finds his "hidden treasure." That sounds great, but the book also teach ...more
This book teaches that each person should pursue his own "personal legend" and that that is how he learns about himself and grows and finds his "hidden treasure." That sounds great, but the book also teach ...more
I really liked this "fable"! Very insightful and fun to listen to (audio book). It makes you really think about the path you are on in life and if you are following your heart. Very easy read too!
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I feel like everyone who knew I was reading this book and had read it themselves LOVED it. I was not moved. It didn't have anything in it that I haven't read somewhere else. I get the meaning, I get the style, I just don't think it was for me.
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Mar 11, 2008
Rachel
marked it as to-read
Jun 02, 2008
Daphne
marked it as to-read
Jun 06, 2011
Val
marked it as to-read
