The Alchemist

A timeless book for all generations. Many life messages in this wonderful tale. I have given many as gifts to friends and loved ones. Read it and enjoy!

The book was in great shape, the book was very good. I read it in one day.The Alchemist

It could be an interesting read for a child. However, if you're an adult, save yourself the time and just have Chinese food for dinner tonight, you'll probably be given a fortune cookie at the end, and the message in the cookie will most likely sum up this book.

I wish that while wondering in the Desert, the little shepherd boy was magically transported to Arrakis (Dune) and swallowed by a sandworm. Personal Legend meet Shai-Hulud. What annoying drivel Paulo Coelho spews. At least with a story like Slumdog Millionaire ones gets the sense of the gross improbability of it all. According to PC all you have to do is pursue your dream--what utter crap.

This book may be useful for a teenager contemplating suicide, but beyond that, turn it to pulp for some other more worthy publication.

I can't believe this BS had such an amazing success. It seems the world is in a serious hunger for c...p.
Infantile ideas...but that would actually cause injustice to kids' stories. Presumptuous. Pompous.
But... in an extremely simple language written for 3-4 years old. Allegedly metaphorically spoken. Supposedly explaining to us (the idiots who have purchased the book) the greater powers of the universe...God, the sun, the wind, the desert and a boy that masters them all... duh...

NOT reading it - would actually guarantee you'll have a better understanding of the universe, life, love and ... everything in between.
A TOTAL waste of time. Pure BS coated with sugary metaphysics. I would use hasher words but Amazon would not publish them.