The Alchemist

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96 pages, Paperback

Published February 4, 2014

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Reviews

[Nine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Astonishingly disappointing.

But so like the book. I purchased it thinking it would clarify any item in the book that I was having trouble with. Did not but I cannot say that anything could.

[Robert Moss]

meh

[Patti · Rating 5 out of 5]

The notes seemed to help my high school student understand the book a little better than his English teacher was explaining. A good companion to The Alchemist.

[Homa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to see the pyramids in Egypt Since I read this book.

[Derek G. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful Summary

If you have not read the book this is a recitation which serves as a substitute but it us not a true substitute for actually reading the book...

[Eluvies · Rating 5 out of 5]

"A když něco chceš, celý Vesmír se spojí, abys své přání uskutečnil."
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"Zlo není to, co vchází člověku do úst," pravil Alchymista. "Zlo je to, co z nich vychází."
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A i kdybych si trochu stěžovalo, - říkalo mu, - je to proto, že jsem lidské srdce, a to už takové bývá. Má strach uskutečnit své největší sny, protože si myslí, že si je nezaslouží nebo že to nedokáže. Srdce umírá strachy už jen při pomyšlení na lásku, která zmizí navždy, na okamžik, který nesplní očekávání, na poklad, který místo aby byl nalezen, zůstane navěky skryt v písku. Protože když k tomu dojde, srdce nakonec velice trpí.
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Výborná kniha plná myšlenek, nad kterými se člověk zamyslí a pousměje. Není to komplikované, přišlo mi to jako pohádka o cestě za snem, po jejímž přečtení má člověk hned lepší náladu.

[Joey Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paulo C. has always been a personal favorite of mine. Understandably, this is one of the most popular of P.C.'s collections. The story takes the reader into an enjoyable fable-style narrative into the life of Santiago. With suspense and gold nuggets of life's wisdom, I'm sure this book will be a bookshelf classic for many.

[Grace · Rating 3 out of 5]

the main idea of this book is the constant search of dreams that everyone has. but sometimes the treasure is one where one was originally.

[Jeanette Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

A story about looking to find yourself. Short read (About 126 pages if I remember) great reading.

[Tristan King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paulo Coelho has made my year I have begun a quest to read all his books,.