A review by isthisalice
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

4.0

Charming story. It’s a shame it gets so much hate. The scenes were beautifully painted (especially the one where Santiago became the wind, though it seems that most people thought it was cheap) and I enjoyed the spiritual depth of this book. I love how Coelho made the metaphor of speaking the language of the world come alive by giving the different elements of nature separate voices, personalities and experiences, not to mention the skill with which he made the reader understand the overarching metaphor of the alchemist. It’s not the most complex or innovative book, but I liked it nonetheless.