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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is a book that I had put off reading for a very long time as I had seen a review which said " It would change my life" and I tend to stay well clear of books that think they can change anyone’s life.
This is a very short read, and reads like a fable but for me it was a book of nonsense and to be honest I hate books that preach and this is exactly what this one does.
I am not into this genre and I found it totally boring and very very repetitive. ...more
This is a very short read, and reads like a fable but for me it was a book of nonsense and to be honest I hate books that preach and this is exactly what this one does.
I am not into this genre and I found it totally boring and very very repetitive. ...more
I've been wanting to read this one since ... time immemorable and whenever I try to, like, crack it open, smth jumps up and gets me away from this book and books in general. I dunno, is it stars conspiring against our union or what?
Wait for me, my dear Alchemist... I'll be back sometime with my reading pants on! ...more
Wait for me, my dear Alchemist... I'll be back sometime with my reading pants on! ...more
Do you know that moment when you grasp the very right book at the very right time? Tell me about it, because I just experienced it when I started reading Coelho's masterpiece!
One of the most perfect parts of the book is the introduction written by Paulo Coelho about his masterpiece: The Alchemist
The second best part is about the Greek mythology of Narcissus. The myth states the Narcissus, who was known for his beauty, used to stay by the lake where he saw his own reflection in the water and fell ...more
The first time I read it I didn't like it at all but then I gave it a second chance I liked it more. Still, this is not among my favourite books but it's not bad.
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Jul 04, 2014
Rich Paz
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