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hefftbundle's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A nice read with some nice sound bites. Didn’t realize it was a spiritual book, but that’s on me. I do love me some talk about signs and omens. I DON’T love me some cultural/religious slurs, though. Made for a really odd read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Islamophobia, Racial slurs, and Violence
mad_mads's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Reading this book felt like riding on a lazy river; it just floats you along and leaves you feeling relaxed and refreshed at the end.
Content Warnings
Minor: War, Racial slurs, and Violence
sussu's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: War
sapphic_reader's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
Moderate: Sexism, War, and Violence
Minor: Animal death
stormeno's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: War and Violence
justagirlwithbooks's review against another edition
3.5
“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
A very interesting book about following your destiny and what that means.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Violence, and Racism
genie09's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and War
Minor: Alcohol and Drug use
hhwanghyunjin's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
"The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho had me hooked from beginning to end. The book tells the story of Santiago, a shepherd boy who embarks on a journey in search of his Personal Legend. Coelho weaves together themes of destiny, perseverance, and the pursuit of one's dreams in a way that felt both relatable and inspiring.
The story itself is both character and plot-driven, with Santiago's personal growth and development being the driving force behind the narrative. I appreciated the attention given to Santiago's flaws and the struggles he faced along the way, which made his eventual triumph all the more satisfying.
One of the few criticisms I had of the book was the lack of diversity among the characters. While I understand that the story is set in a particular time and place, it would have been nice to see a wider range of perspectives and experiences represented.
Overall, "The Alchemist" was a captivating and thought-provoking read that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a lighthearted yet meaningful story.
“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” - Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, page 22.
“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” - Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, page 22.
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence
joshmacaroni's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Physical abuse, Violence, Classism, War, and Death
chaoticnostalgia's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Violence