Rating: ⭐⭐⬜⬜⬜
Title: The Alchemist
Author: Paulo Coehlo
Genre: Allegory /Quest /Fiction
Author Info: He /Him
Setting: Tarifa, Spain / Tangier, Morocco / Saharan Desert
Month Read: March, 2021
Book Type: Paperback (25th Anniversary Edition)
Publication: 1988
Pages: 171
TRIGGER WARNING-
Death / Murder / Violence / Animal Death
"It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting."
No Spoiler Summary:
The Alchemist is a Quest story about Santiago (The Shepard) following a recurring dream to discover his personal journey through Spain, Morocco, and the Saharan Desert. Throughout the novel Santiago's life changes drastically several times- in terms of jobs, social class, and ambitions while he searches for his life's treasure.
Most of the book focuses on Santiago's personal quest, and following his wants and needs to get what he most desires in life.
Review:
I'm not the biggest fans of books like this, and if I'm being honest, preferred Siddhartha, in terms of allegories involving dreams and quests towards self fulfillment. I am glad I read this (and would have to at some point for the PBS Great American Reads challenge I've been working on the past few years) but wouldn't necessarily want to read it again.
Overall, it's a quick read and the writing is very good so I would definitely pick up a copy. If this type of fiction is your thing I'm sure you'll love it. :)
Recommendation:
For fans of a heroes quest:
*Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
*The Odyssey by Homer
"I'm proud of the scars in my soul. They remind me that I have an intense life."
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