The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

The Alchemist

Paulo Coelho with Alan R. Clarke (Translator)

195 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho continues to change the lives of its readers forever. With more than two million copies sold around the world, The Alchemist has established itself as a modern classic, universally admired.Paulo Coelho’s masterpiece t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 113,153 reviews

Moods

inspiring 73%
reflective 73%
adventurous 69%
hopeful 50%
emotional 17%
mysterious 17%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 13%
challenging 10%
informative 7%
funny 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 34%
slow 20%

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: 60% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.58

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