A review by dingakaa
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

5.0

The literal story told in this book is both beautiful and poetic. Its simplicity makes for an easy read while delivering imagery and emotion forming a combination hard to find in any literature. Beneath this story lies a host of messages and inspirations that unite in Coehlo's philosophy on life's calling. The messaging is overt, but not overdone. In addition, one can extract from it what messages they wish because there are so many and the message is almost unerringly positive.

This is an easy read and should be approached both for its teachable moments, and the ability to inspire.