The Alchemist

The Alchemist ****

by Paulo Coelho
Book Type: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Summary: This story, dazzling in its powerful simplicity and inspiring wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an alchemist, all of whom points Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles along the way. But what starts out as a journey to find wordly goods turns into a discovery of the treasure found within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, the story of Santiago is an eternal testament to the transformation power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts.
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My Review: This book was well written and developed. It's very simple but it has a great point behind it. It really didn't have a lot of excitement but it was a really well rounded story. The character has a destiny and he needs to follow the path set for him that he will be guided to follow. He has a lot of difficult and good things happen over time as he tries to find his destiny. It is showing the importance of signs and miracles that occur in your life to help guide you to be the best you can be. I really enjoyed this simple story!