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172 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9788172234980
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 17 October 2005
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 112,726 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
adventurous 69%
hopeful 50%
emotional 17%
mysterious 17%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 12%
challenging 10%
informative 7%
funny 1%
tense 1%
Pace
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: 59% | 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
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, XenophobiaModerate
War, Violence, SexismMinor
Animal death172 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9788172234980
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 17 October 2005
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 112,726 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
adventurous 69%
hopeful 50%
emotional 17%
mysterious 17%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 12%
challenging 10%
informative 7%
funny 1%
tense 1%
Pace
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: 59% | 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, XenophobiaModerate
War, Violence, SexismMinor
Animal death