Reviews

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

marina_ofthesea's review against another edition

5.0

This book, while so simple, is full of life lessons that are important for everyone.

bambdelion's review against another edition

3.0

I didn’t connect with the characters, but the message was fairly simple — follow your dreams, listen to your heart, treat others with kindness and respect, and experience the world/cultures around you. 

lryphil's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

bg_oseman_fan'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book was an interesting kind of parable. it has plenty of moments that will stick with me for a while. i enjoyed how the author captures different point of view and didn’t let the story get so big that it couldn’t maneuver itself. the theme was really captivating. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, and Xenophobia

Moderate: War, Sexism, and Violence

Minor: Alcohol, Death, and Animal death

jwall99's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

mysticdreamer's review against another edition

adventurous reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

ohheckitssnek's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

andotherworlds's review against another edition

3.0

3 // This was fine. It was really just fine.

c4msarchive's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

ekansh_03's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny inspiring lighthearted 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

4.0