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sarajuni's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Murder and War
ambaright's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The Alchemist is a story that is dazzling in its powerful simplicity and soul-stirring wisdom and tells the tale of a shepard boy named Santiago, who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried near the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a cast of characters (a Gypsy, an old king, and an alchemist), all of whom help point Santiago in the direction of his quest. But what starts as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of the treasure found within when one chases their “Personal Legend.”
This book may not be for everyone, especially if you aren’t a fan of cheesy “inspirational poster” messaging, but it truly is one everyone should read at least once. The Alchemist is more than a short story about a boy’s search for treasure, it’s about connecting to God and the universe to search for, and follow, your own deeper purpose in life.
Graphic: War
Moderate: Violence
crml's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Moderate: Racism and War
Minor: Death
specifically racism toward romani people.katanai's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
Minor: Death and War
bg_oseman_fan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Sexism, Violence, and War
Minor: Animal death, Death, and Alcohol
readingelli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: War
bremixtli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
Minor: War
torturedreadersdept's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Minor: Body horror, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Alcohol, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
renorsomethin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Minor: Animal death and War
q_bert13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Moderate: Violence and War
Minor: Animal death, Death, Blood, and Alcohol