Der Alchimist by Paulo Coelho

Der Alchimist

Paulo Coelho with Cordula Swoboda Herzog (Translator)

173 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy literary adventurous inspiring reflective medium-paced

Description

Als Santiago, ein andalusischer Hirte, zum zweitenmal von einem Schatz im fernen Ägypten träumt, bricht er auf. Was er findet, kann von keinem Wüstendieb geraubt werden, doch jede Lebensödnis in eine Oase verwandeln.

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Moods

reflective 74%
inspiring 72%
adventurous 66%
hopeful 49%
lighthearted 17%
mysterious 16%
emotional 15%
relaxing 13%
challenging 9%
informative 7%
funny 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 31%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.57

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