The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Book Summary
A special 25th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller, including a new Foreword by Paulo Coelho.
Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations.
Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams.
The Alchemist Book Details
Book Name | The Alchemist |
Genre | Literary |
Author | Paulo Coelho |
Published | 24 February 2015, Tuesday |
Price | $14.99 |
E-Book Size | 7.24 MB |
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Book Reviews
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Blessed me. In a time I seem not to have a sense of direction, the messages and inspiration the book bares minister to me. Great read this one 🙏🏾
Too expensive- price gouging. $13.99 for an ebook, and not available on the competitors platform. More expensive than the paper version. This is what monopolies and corporate cartels look like. Meanwhile when you buy a Blu-ray you get the digital version for free.
This book gets better & better 🙌🏾. I just love how much this book has to offer
Such a Great Book. This book was assigned to me for a class. But, when I tell you I’ve never been so entertained by an assignment. The author did a really good job on this story. I would really recommend this book if your into adventures.
PLEASE READ. Truly Enlightening Book!
Look the book. Simply amazing, Well thought out.
The alchemist review. This book is an amazing read. I love how the author sets up the plot and explains the setting. As I’m reading it feels like I am watching a movie as the author set of imagery with clarity. In the book the characters are simple to remember and they have personalities.
The Alchemist. I love the book. I took a lot of notes from what the book was saying and will apply it to my life.
What did I just read?. This book was a hard read. The author switches the between who’s story/thoughts we are following with little to no indication of who’s thoughts you are reading now. Also I’m convinced this was written by an adult who could write good and then a 5 year old would take over for a page, and then the adult would take back over. I had a love hate relationship with this book until the very end. However once I read the ending, it was like 70% hate. I will never read this again, and never recommend to anyone. If anyone wanted to discuss this book with me, I’d probably roll my eyes.
Very good book!. If you are ready to open your mind to new possibilities, this a good place to start!
hard pass.. thats it.
Finally read for myself…. I’ve heard a few people say good things about this book. I’m very happy with myself at having finally read it for myself. Perhaps I’ll come back to it soon. Thankful for these words.
Enjoyable Book. I’m not the type of person to leave reviews but this book speaks to anyone. It doesn’t matter if you’re in your early 20’s or late 50’s this book is so relatable. I’m 21 and figuring out my way through life still and this book helped me view my journey differently. My work journey, school journey, relationships and etc. It reminded me that sometimes you just have to stop and hear the Language of the World. The sound of the wind blowing through the trees, the sound of birds chirping in the morning or even the sound of cars stuck in traffic.
Great read!. This book was so intriguing. It’s motivating, and inspiring. No wonder it’s a classic.
🔥🔥🔥. Amazing!
A great read!!!!. So many things to learn from with this book.
There’s no such thing as alchemy. 👎
Great Message Plot could’ve been more developed. Very heartfelt story Learned a couple gems but story was underdeveloped.
The Timely Omen. I started this book two years ago, not finishing past halfway through the book. At this point and time in my life I was really starting to realize self in following my true Personal Legend. Now fully immersed in my true purpose, I started the book over right before the year ended last year. Transitioning into an unknown but yet exciting next chapter in my journey, my heart gravitated to this piece to remind me that I’m living everything God has made me to live. Amazing book!
A Comforting Read. Beautiful story.
Completely Recommend. I love this book. A must read for all. Not only it changes u after u read it, but I love how the author makes the lessons to be learned into a story. If ever was the day I was lost on an island, and I have to choose 1 book with me, I still will have this book with me any day! Completely love it! And the only book I have that I keep re-reading on a monthly basis.
Worth reading!. Makes me wanna not stop till I achieve my dreams!
Eye opening experience. Follow the omens and read this book, words can’t explain the feelings that are provoked by this book.
Magnificent!. I only wish it were longer
A good book. Everyone can learn from this book
Great read. A book about life and finding ones purpose. Highly recommended!
🔥🔥🔥. Excellent book
Worthy of a” mention.”. Exactly what I needed
WOW!. Great lessons here.
Great read. Loved this book!
Philosophy is the reason we do not understand one another. This book tells of how all things are simple just that. All things are related and we have to listen to ourselves, to our hearts, and to the world. For life repeats itself and we are just apart of the cycle of love that fuels life. And that is all. Philosophy is taking this simple yet poetic way to describe life and in turn forces us to stray away and question the simplicity of all things. When really all things are just that. Simple. This book will let you decide for yourself if you’ve been listening to the world or being guided by others interpretations.
Life progressing. For me this book was read at a time in my life where I needed it the most. The story of Santiago and his personal legend is one full of surprises and hope for better days. I felt enriched after having read the book. With the knowledge that all is achievable with the proper mindset.
Amazing book. Loved this book, definitely reading it again.
Great Book. Couldn’t stop reading this one! Never stop searching for your own personal legend. You are never alone on your journey. Always follow your heart because wherever your heart may take you is where you will find your treasure.
My favorite book…. I absolutely love this book. I always seem to find myself coming back to it, to read and reflect on my own life as I pursue my Personal Legend. This book has many lessons, and I think everyone can relate to Santiago in search for his treasure. Read this book, you will not regret it.
Must read!. This book was awesome! I actually had to stop reading it before bed bc I would get too inspired and motivated. This is one I will reread for the rest of my life.
The Alchemist is eye opening. Great read lots of life lessons!
Amazing!. This book seems timeless
One Word to Describe this Book: Special.. The ending of this book had me in the edge of my seat while I was thinking what was going to happen to our protagonist. Great story of the journey of life which any of us can resonate at least once in the stories that this book unfolds by the genius mind of the honorable Paulo.
Amazing. First time ever reading this book , I will be reading it again. Is extremely metaphorical and reality shattering.
10/10. Great book
Live Your Dreams. Wonderful read…will definitely read more of his books.
An amazing read. I find it incredible how what the author went through reflects so greatly with what he wrote in his book. Suffering in order to find his own personal legend to bring his own book out to the world, and getting tested himself until he found his treasure.
Highly overrated. An absolutely dreadful read that burns philosophical and religious views into your eyes as to make sure you won’t forget this terrible book.
Ok but not great. Kind of motivator book to push you to your goal and dreams
Amazing. This book is insightful and mesmerizing. It subtly teaches so many life lessons.
Nice book. One of the best book i ever read in my life.is engaging and it remind me to never give up on my dreams.
Follow Your Dreams. Well as a child if we had only had such a vision of conquest of sorts to pursue wouldn’t have been a life long journey. So many of us decided to do we we think we are suppose to do and miss the opportunity. I hope we can rekindle the sense of adventure and remember God is with us in our fears to overcome or uncertainties. Glad I got to read as an adult. To old now to do much but there is always hope and we can still dream.
The Pursuit for a greater consciousness of life.. Great Story…..
Beautiful. This book is full of spiritual significance and life lessons to be learned. I loved the entirety of it. I would recommend to anyone who feels without purpose and ask them to look deep inside themselves to find what it is they are meant to do in this world. There are good times and there are bad times in one’s life but just know that they are all written by the same hand.
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Alcomist. Best book I ever read.
MUST READ. I read this in one sitting. Couldn’t put it down!!!
A constant read to escape ones reality. I love this book and find myself reading it over and over as an escape.
The Alchemist. The Alchemist is one of the best books I’ve read. The storytelling is absolutely inspiring —it has motivated and assured me to continue chasing my personal legend. I love the spiritual wisdom and proverbs that Paulo Coelho describes through the old King and The Alchemist. An excellent read and definitely a book to have on the book shelf at home.
A big metaphor to life. You always hear about this book, no doubt why. It has a way to connect to you and makes you think about what’s your biggest desire in life.
A Good Read. A Good Read
Thoughtful & Engaging!. Wonderful book with a great message!
Beautiful read showing beauty in dreams. Best book I Have read
I liked it!. It was a good book! The reason why it was so interesting was more so the author’s writing ability rather than the plot itself. The author turned a relatively uninteresting plot into a fantastic story! I really enjoyed it and it was an easy read. Would totally recommend!
Good :). A nice story about destiny and determination. Little heavy handed on the religious themes imo but beautifully told nonetheless
Feedback. Best book ever read in my entire life.
An Incontestably Beautiful Piece!. An amazing story from Paulo Coelho that I will certainly recommend to anyone who is either seeking a great story or inspiration to find and accomplish one’s life purpose. A book that I will truly never forget!
Wonderful read. Love this book! It’s a beautifully written book that is powerful in its messages. I feel more drive to fulfill my dreams as did the boy. I love the descriptions from the book as I can visually picture it in my mind. It was a short read, but it did an amazing job bringing me along with the boys journey. This was a great read!
The Alchemist. As with other stories, the author passes on life lessons through his parable-like storytelling. It has been a pretty good recipe for success for him, and makes for interesting, and enlightening reading.
Resourcefulness thinking. Constantly waiting to see how the character approached each bend in the road. The foreshadowed ending was brilliant.
Very Good. Inspiration book teaches you to follow you dreams
Mjc. A book to reread and gain sight from when you need to
Amazing read. My most favourite book. I have found the more I read it, the more I understand the book and life itself. Highly recommend this book to everyone!!
Awesome read. Enlightening. Great read , one of the true classics
Simply beautiful. Great story superbly written, with life’s great lessons woven through. Light yet powerful, spiritual, wise and evocative. This book will take you on a journey.
One of the BEST books I have read!. .
Great read!. The book gave me a sense of what the journey feels like to those who are walking the path.
The traveller’s book. This is what you need if you want to be ready for your next adventures.
Inspiring. Best book
The Alchemist. Beautiful book.
Interesting. The first hundred pages seemed nonsensical in nature then everything comes together at the end and it was lovely
The Alcemist. This booked kept me captivated from the turn of the first page . Exciting, soul searching and reassuring I am on the right journey too.
Amazing book very enticing. I have read the beginning and the whole flow of the book is very alluring. One of the best books I’ve read!!! 9.5/10.
Great book. Easy to read, and hooks you up on reading further. Great story that will make you think about real things in life.
Something that will make you think of life. A very interesting tale about travel, love and something that is in everyone of us
Love this book. Grounding and inspiring ✨
Good read. Such a great read. Gives you a quite interesting perspective on the purpose of life.
Brilliant. My favourite book of all time.
Amazing book. Amazing book which takes you on a magical journey of self reflection
A great book! Relatable on a spiritual level!. I thoroughly enjoyed this book about a boy full of integrity and his desire to follow his dreams! It’s one of those books that has connections on a spiritual level, and definitely made me think about how often in life I make decisions with my head rather than listening to my heart
The Alchemist. Great moral book. Full of nice little incidences. Good for a person of any age.
Great book.. I have a hard copy of this book. It is a must read by everyone.
Incredible. A book that details the journey of the soul very well, thank you for this.
Takes you on a journey. I reread this book after 15 years and it gave me a completely different concept on my journey of life. The story is very adaptable for you to find your own personal legend. No wonder after so many years and so many duffest languages it's still going strong. 😃
The Masterpiece. One of the greatest books I’ve ever read.
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🙌🏾. Worth a read
A story of a lifetime.. As compelling as Fatima—this read has awakened a part of me I had not know yet. Savor every word, and share your experience(s) with others. Long live “The Alchemist.”
Life lessons. Great book with great life lessons.
Great book. Hard to read in some parts but full of gems.
Amazing. Could not stop reading! Such a great book
Thank You!. Really enjoyed it and the principles are so relevant to modern day life. People don’t think enough about their dreams and what really matters and this book is such a beautiful reminder not to waltz through life, settling for mediocrity. Read this!
Quick read, entertaining, self development. This is my favorite book because it is an interesting story told in such a way that you become self reflective and aware and it makes you want to appreciate more. This story is like a self development book, except it is told through a fictional story about a boy who goes and sets out to find treasure and he (and you) learn so much on the way. I occasionally come back to this book when I need motivation or to self reflect. This is an absolute masterpiece & so beautifully written. If you’re thinking about buying, I suggest you do!
Gift to the world. 10/10 would recommend
I am speechless!!. Some books are written to tell a story, but this book is written to nourish the soul.
Wis3kidd92. Awesome book read wud recommend it to anyone that need a motivation to believe in themselves to become a better them
“Maktub”. i understand now. those who read it shall understand it as well. read it with an open minded and you understand all that it is saying.
Best book of all time. This is my third time reading this, there’s always more I learn. I hope one day to discover my personal legend and to find my treasure
Great Book. Not a big reader but was suggested to check this book out wasn’t disappointed.
Such a great and simple story! Read this if you’re looking for something inspiring!. Bought this book at a small used bookstore in Honolulu and had it finished in less than a day! So many great lessons and metaphors throughout this book while also being very easy to read! I will definitely be rereading this when I need inspiration in life! Santiago’s journey from Spain to the Great Pyramids is wrought with important lessons and experiences which lead him to his Personal Legend
Solid book. Nice light read that left me feeling centered after I finished it.
My love for this book. My love for this book is intense, I read this book off in a good two weeks and I am going to read it again after reaching my 12 books goal.
The Alchemist. A wonderfully simple tale of us finding our way …
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Great Book. Couldn’t stop reading this one! Never stop searching for your own personal legend. You are never alone on your journey. Always follow your heart because wherever your heart may take you is where you will find your treasure.
I AM The Path. YOSOY.. An inspiration for all of those who are searching. This book found me when I needed it most. When I had started taking action. An easy yet captivating read with depth to those who see.
Amazing read!. A great, simple read with true insight about how to find your own personal treasure. 10/10
Good read. Love this book!
Amazing!. This book seems timeless
Really good Reading. I got lost in reading awesome read!
Must Read. I love this book, it has so many little nuggets of wisdom. Every young person in their 20s must read this book. My new favorite book.
Outmoded & Overrated. This book, which I had wanted to read for over fifteen years, turns out to be an excruciatingly long bible verse full of outmoded and racist stereotypes. It’s probably one of the most overrated and overhyped books of all time. It might have worked much better as a children’s book, minus about 135 pages and stripped of the offensive cultural references.
Third times a charm, but so were the first and second as well. Looking forward to reading a third time
GREAT BOOK. Quick read that keeps the reader engaged with a story for the ages of a man on a quest to fulfill his personal legend.
Fantastic Journey with a Beautiful Moral. What a great story, realize your dreams and live your dream and most of all be true to yourself! Bravo👍👍👍
The Alchemist,. I hope you will not pay too much attention to what I am about to say. Given that I am doing this for the first time and excited having red this famous book. I don’t have much to say about it because for me , it a story everyone should read to realize your true identity and your purpose in life. I have no doubt that most people are like me. Being in your comfort zone and agree with what you called your destiny, there is no need to pursue anything else because you already have it. At your age, you are satisfied with who you are and your accomplishment regardless how insignificant it may be. I have countless time tried to silence the voice of adventurous spirit that is telling me that there is more, much more for me to achieve. My destiny is in the distance and waiting for my encounter. However, excuses, failure and the voice of trial and error that I have made during the spring and summer of my journey are reminding me that I have reached the zenith and I should take pride instead of my accomplishment. The Alchemist is reminding me like the Englishman, I need to listen to my heart and continue the quest of my treasure. Now knowing that when you set out to do something, the whole universe is bound to help you. With that true being exposed to us, the book invites all of us, at least those who dare facing their destiny and set out to meet it whether in Andalusia, in the Oasis or in Egypt to begin the journey. With patience, determination and the will to succeed, you may begin the journey said the Alchemist. There is no Guarantee you will get there but what is guarantee is: trying is the only guarantee to ever have the chance if you decide. It is a fact that the Alchemist teaches patient enough and helps us understand that to get what we want in life, we have to be ready to face the challenges laid out on the road of success. No matter what to continue the journey because the end of your journey is never where you expect it to be. HLamur
This book is glue. This book was great, It’s going to connect mind, spirit, soul and instill confidence in the power of blind faith, intuition, and your own journey
Outstanding. A well-rounded, positive and uplifting book that teaches you about yourself in the world through a brilliant, simpletons pair of eyes.
This touched my soul.. Maktub
Great Book. Such a relatable story about life and following one’s dreams. This book is full of wisdom.
Great read. It started off slow and picked up! It was definitely a great read. It teaches small little life lessons if you pay attention. Would definitely recommend!
The Best !!. Gave me a new perspective about life and the importance of following one’s dream.
Great read. I was greatly inspired by The Alchemist and it’s teachings . A great book to read indeed !
Absolutely beautiful. This book takes you places vividly, mentally and emotionally. I highly recommend!
Must read. Wow!
Amazing. This story just reminds you of you potential in the world. We all have our personal legends and should all Pursue it!
Great Life Lessons…. A story with great life lessons hidden within. An easy read and something to pick up again down the road. A classic.
Exactly what I needed. Simply Amazing.
A Book for All Ages. This book was simple, while being very deep and contemplative at the same time. It’s about a young man who follows his path, at all costs, and learns important life lessons that I, personally, found helpful and inspiring. It is a wonderful story of youth, of truth, of suspense and of peace. And you get to write your own review when you finish reading your copy of “The Alchemist.” Enjoy
Boring. Well written but….
Must read. I finished this book and I want to reread it again. It has open new perspectives in the way of understanding your current situation and enables you to emerge you in a great told story. I now need the physical copy
Excellent. Excellent read with some worthwhile insights for all.
Nice book. Decent read with a decent moral.
Amazing. Wonderful book 👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾changed my whole perspective of life !
Fav!. A favorite coming of age tale and a great and fun way for many to understand how unimportant material things and false excitements are.
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Paulo Coelho de Souza ( KWEL-yoo, koo-EL-yoo, -yoh, Portuguese: [ˈpawlu koˈeʎu]; born 24 August 1947) is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist and a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters since 2002. His 1988 novel The Alchemist was an international best-seller. Biography Paulo Coelho was born on 24 August 1947 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and attended a Jesuit school. At age 17, Coelho's parents committed him to a mental institution from which he escaped three times before being released at the age of 20. Coelho later remarked that "It wasn't that they wanted to hurt me, but they didn't know what to do... They did not do that to destroy me, they did that to save me." At his parents' wishes, Coelho enrolled in law school and abandoned his dream of becoming a writer. One year later, he dropped out and lived life as a hippie, travelling through South America, North Africa, Mexico, and Europe and started using drugs in the 1960s.Upon his return to Brazil, Coelho worked as a songwrite....
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