The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
April 18th 2010 08:21
The Alchemist
The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho tells the story of a young Spanish Sheppard and his search for his treasure, hidden in the shadows of the great pyramids of Egypt.
Santiago the Sheppard longs for adventure and a gypsy fortune teller and a strange old man in the village provide the impetus for him to sell his sheep and board ship to go to Tangiers. In the market of Tangiers he is robbed and left penniless. By listening to his heart and following the old mans advice Santiago finds his destiny is across the desert.
Joining a caravan Santiago learns many lessons from the camel drivers and the strange English academic travelling to meet the mythical Alchemist, who it is reported has mastered the art of turning anything into gold. The caravan arrives at an oasis and one night, while watching two falcons flying overhead Santiago is gifted with a vision of another desert tribe raiding the oasis.
After the attempted coup, he goes on a journey, leaving behind the newly met love of his life, with the Alchemist. Finishing his journey in the shadows of the pyramids and finding the "treasure" he left his home to seek.
This allegorical novel is a tale of following your heart, listening to your vibes and trusting that life and God will always provide should you act with faith and simply trust.
I love the simplicity of this story. Told in an easy style, Coelho takes the reader on a journey into the hidden depths of the soul. Advising us to listen to our hearts and follow its advice, The Alchemist is the sort of novel that comes along once in a novelist’s life.
It is both a good, well written story and an inspiring journey into following your personal legend no matter the complications life throws in your path.
If you get the opportunity to read The Alchemist take it. Its well worth the couple of hours it takes to read.
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Comment by Mona
I guess different people have different tastes. No offence.
Comment by Mike Cullen
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I agree his books can be dull. I read one of a couple of years ago, well I read about half of it and swore I'd never read anything else because I found that one boring. I think the name of it was 7th day or On The 7th Day.
He has can be quite difficult to read, I guess it loses some of it's original magic in the translation.
The Alchemist is the only one of his I've actually liked so far.