recidivism23 's review for:

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

3.25

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: No

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This was a medium paced fable like book.  It was middle of the road for me.  It was a simple story that does make you think about your goals and life decisions. My complaints are that it was too religious and that most of the book was an interpection and words of wisdom from teachers along the way and then suddenly there was fantasy introduced (talking to the wind and sun) which didn’t fit with the rest of the book.  It was just ok.