182 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062315007
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 22 April 2014
Description
"To realize one's destiny is a person's only obligation."--from The AlchemistThe Alchemist tells the story of Santiago, the young Andalusian shepherd who dreams of buried treasure in Egypt and embarks upon a challenging journey to find it. With al...
Community Reviews Summary of 71,919 reviews
Moods
inspiring 72%
adventurous 66%
hopeful 48%
lighthearted 17%
mysterious 17%
emotional 15%
relaxing 13%
challenging 10%
informative 7%
funny 1%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, XenophobiaModerate
War, Sexism, ViolenceMinor
Animal death182 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062315007
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 22 April 2014
Description
"To realize one's destiny is a person's only obligation."--from The AlchemistThe Alchemist tells the story of Santiago, the young Andalusian shepherd who dreams of buried treasure in Egypt and embarks upon a challenging journey to find it. With al...
Community Reviews Summary of 71,919 reviews
Moods
inspiring 72%
adventurous 66%
hopeful 48%
lighthearted 17%
mysterious 17%
emotional 15%
relaxing 13%
challenging 10%
informative 7%
funny 1%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, XenophobiaModerate
War, Sexism, ViolenceMinor
Animal death