The Alchemist
by Paulo Coelho
Taste attributes: fantasyadventuremyth/fairytalewholesomesimplelinearglossybig & variedall consuming questempowerment/personal growth
Boxlist takeExpansive and wholesome: a polished fantasy novel, simple rather than intricate. Best if you like warmth over edge.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: balanced · Story: simple · Structure: balanced · Look: glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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3.8 / 5
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About This Book
The Alchemist details the journey of a young Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago. Santiago, believing a recurring dream to be prophetic, decides to travel to the pyramids of Egypt to find treasure. On the way, he encounters love, danger, opportunity and disaster.
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- Author
- Paulo Coelho
- Published
- 1988
- Pages
- 197
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- Open Library
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