167 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061122415
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 01 May 2006
Description
Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. This story, dazzling in its simplicity and wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert ...
Community Reviews Summary of 72,880 reviews
Moods
inspiring 72%
adventurous 66%
hopeful 48%
lighthearted 17%
mysterious 17%
emotional 15%
relaxing 13%
challenging 10%
informative 7%
funny 1%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, XenophobiaModerate
War, Violence, SexismMinor
Animal death167 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061122415
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 01 May 2006
Description
Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. This story, dazzling in its simplicity and wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert ...
Community Reviews Summary of 72,880 reviews
Moods
inspiring 72%
adventurous 66%
hopeful 48%
lighthearted 17%
mysterious 17%
emotional 15%
relaxing 13%
challenging 10%
informative 7%
funny 1%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, XenophobiaModerate
War, Violence, SexismMinor
Animal death