A review by katanai
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

so simple yet profound. ive been feeling a little depressed & dreamless & i think reading this book at the time i did truly moved me. i know people either love or hate this book and i find myself in the former category. the beginning is a little boring, but once you get to part two of the book, it picks up. it reads a bit like the bible, which atp it did kind of lose a bit of its magic to me, especially when god and religion were points that were being driven here (religious trauma LOL). i think i'll keep it to the universe. definitely a book worth reading especially if you're in a slump. this book felt like what i would imagine a father's firm but warm life lesson talks would be.
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