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A review by alexanderal002
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Alchemist is a pretty quick read with good pacing. The book focuses on Santiago, a shepherd who gives up his life he knows with the sheep to discover his "Personal Legend."
The latter half of the book swung towards a lukewarm evangelical "trust in God" message, but generally has an uplifting and lighthearted message. I wasn't totally sold on the philosophically feel-good Christian angle Coelho gives in the last half but overall the story has a satisfying character development in Santiago and an ending that put a smile on my face.
The latter half of the book swung towards a lukewarm evangelical "trust in God" message, but generally has an uplifting and lighthearted message. I wasn't totally sold on the philosophically feel-good Christian angle Coelho gives in the last half but overall the story has a satisfying character development in Santiago and an ending that put a smile on my face.
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence
Violent scenes are written in (starting with the Oasis arc) but they aren't incredibly jarring nor are they graphic.