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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Mar 25, 2013
Pros: Land descriptions, Has helped people in life
Cons: Boring, Cliches, Character Development, Predictable
Summary: So many people have told me to read "Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream." This is an international best seller by Paulo Coehlo, and all of the folks told me, "you will find this to be so inspiring." Shame on them. Actually I'm responsible ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 12, 2013
Pros: Postive outlook on following dreams.
Cons: Lesson is very very simplified.
Summary: So the whole time I'm reading this book I felt that it read like a fable. And it wasn't until I came online that I saw that it technically is a fable judging from the title posted here on the internet. My book didn't have the subtitle of "A ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 16, 2012
Pros: Exciting
Book gives a lot of wisdom
Life lessons
Inspirational
Cons: Characters lack depth
Summary: To be honest, I was very skeptical about reading "The Alchemist." I had heard various mixed reviews about this book. Some friends said it was boring, some said it was full of excitement and they've read it a million times. I decided to buy this book so I ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 9, 2012
Pros: an excellent book to instill faith in you.
Cons: come on we can ignore 1 or 2 cons.
Summary: this book was given to me by my father.i read it after a long time.but the day i started reading it,you may believe me or not, i read it in one full day.the book instills a positive energy in you, infinite faith in you to follow you dreams with ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 3, 2010
Pros: Quick, simple read
Cons: Attempts to be profound but storyline is directionless, presentation offensive
Summary: This book was heavy on message and light on story. Description is spare - not in the satisfying immersive way of, say, Hemingway, but in a way that leaves much to be desired, especially since the messages that dominate the text are arbitrarily enforced ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 23, 2010
Pros: It will give life to your dreams
Cons: The story could be written longer.
Summary: At first, I didn't know about Paulo Coelho until a friend of mine introduced me to one of his novel entitled "By the river of piedra I sat down and wept," I found his work quite simple yet very inspiring with its wit and wisdom. So, I look for some of ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 23, 2009
Pros: Quick and light reading.
Cons: Not as life changing as I had hoped.
Summary: The Alchemist was recommended to me by a friend who knew how much I loved the book “The Kite ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 13, 2009
Pros: Easy to read
Cons: Mixes religion in in a weird way, not very exciting
Summary: I had heard the title before, and when I picked the book up in a used bookstore, I noticed that it was a best-seller and had one some prizes. I'm not sure what I was expecting, maybe something along the lines of one of the reviews on the back of the book ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 29, 2008
Pros: Guides Ur Life
Cons: ---
Summary: Alchemist...The novel starts as a fable and so to many it appears as if it is a simple story that takes unusual turns that can be called as something beyond reality or purely fictitious..But with those unusual and fictitious turns,you can relate your ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 2, 2007
Pros: Easy to read, a charming main character.
Cons: Some people might not like the simplicity.
Summary: I bought this book because it was on "Top 10 Bestsellers" shelf at B&N and I wanted to read something that would help me understand modern literature readers/writers. (I'm not certain if by reading this book, I accomplished my goal.) The quote on ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 27, 2007
Pros: Worth your time
Cons: When i was done reading it, I wanted to read it again
Summary: This is such a wonderful book! It is 'one' of the best books I have ever read. It is very touching and it definitely makes you think. A must read! I have since bought two more of Paulo Coelho's books and finished one to date (Veronika decides to ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 8, 2007
Pros: Inspiring, "Powerful in it's simplicity," and a jaw-dropping ending.
Cons: Can be boring.
Summary: A good friend of mine gave this book, "The Alchemist", by Paulo Coelho, to me as a gift, saying it was one of his favorite books. Naturally, I felt obligated to read it. I knew I'd have to finish it so that I could tell my friend what I thought. Like ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 20, 2007
Pros: written well, easy to read and understand, quite uplifting
Cons: nothing I can think of
Summary: The Alchemist is about a shepherd boy who learns about his Personal Legend. What better book to read on how to set goals for yourself and to achieve them... The shepherd boy has a dream and decides to pursue its meaning. He is given an ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 11, 2007
Pros: great storytelling, easy and quick read, applies to everyones life.
Cons: NONE
Summary: I absolutly loved this book. This is one of those books that has a lasting impression on the reader. This makes every reader reflect upon thier own life and think about what their own "personal legend" is. This author makes a lasting impression through ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 4, 2007
Pros: short length
Cons: dragging feeling... on and on and on and on
Summary: This book was suggested to me by my friend saying that it changed his life and his whole perspective on philosophy and life journey. Sounds exciting, right? Well... maybe not. Now I'm not saying that The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo doesn't have ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 26, 2006
Pros: It's easy to read and follow and the metaphorical symbolism will teach you about life
Cons: It isn't a stimulating novel; hardly any action
Summary: This novel got great reviews and typically I enjoys these types of stories, but this one didn't meet my expectations of it. Paolo is a very good writer that has a consistent style in which everyone can follow along and understand. The messages expressed ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 15, 2006
Pros: Universal story of the search for life's purpose; wonderful language
Cons: Coehlo is part writer, part philosopher; he's not for everyone.
Summary: As a boy in Spain, Santiago questions and wants answers about himself and about the world around him. Sensing his son’s restlessness, Santiago’s father offers his son the share of what would have been his inheritance so Santiago may buy a flock of sheep ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 9, 2005
Pros: Easy to 'read': slim volume, big letters, simple story, plain language.
Cons: 'Easy' to read: not just non-intellectually stimulating but an absolute waste of your time.
Summary: Believe it or not, the author of this book starts his narrative by recounting how he lost and then FOUND his way seeking truth in alchemy. All straight-faced. Anyone who was taught elementary chemistry is left dumbfounded. But the first pages of ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 19, 2005
Pros: You can read it pretty fast.
Cons: Everything else.
Summary: ‘The Alchemist’ is supposed to be one of those books that has changed the life of millions of its readers, the world over. Well, count me out; I am not one of those. Written by Paulo Coehlo, it has got lavish reviews. I have read ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 25, 2005
Pros: Thought-provoking, some nice concepts, easy reading.
Cons: A fairly pedestrian story, weak characters.
Summary: "Every few decades a book is published that changes the lives of its readers forever." That's a pretty impressive claim, and one that is echoed by the rest of the (even more than usual) gushing praise on the back cover of The Alchemist. ... read more
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ISBN13: 9780061122415. ISBN10: 0061122416. by Paulo Coelho. Published by HarperCollins Publishers. Edition: 98
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ISBN13: 9780062502186. ISBN10: 0062502182. by Paulo Coelho and Alan R. Clarke. Published by HarperCollins Publishers. Edition: 98
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ISBN13: 9780060887964. ISBN10: 0060887966. by Paulo Coelho. Published by HarperCollins Publishers. Edition: 06
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