Category - Fiction / Fantasy
Format - Paperback
Condition - Good
Listed - A month ago
Views - 2
Est. Publication Date - Dec 2002
Seller Description
The Alchemist is the magical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure as extravagant as any ever found. From his home in Spain he journeys to the markets of Tangiers and across the Egyptian desert to a fateful encounter with the alchemist.
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The Alchemist
ISBN: 9780007155668
Publisher Description
"My heart is afraid that it will have to suffer," the boy told the alchemist one night as they looked up at the moonless sky." Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering it...
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PangoBooks readers have mixed feelings about this book. While some find it to be one of their favorite books, filled with timeless wisdom and relatable, inspiring content, others feel it falls short of their expectations. Many readers appreciate the book’s allegorical nature and its thematic focus on pursuing one's dreams, often comparing its charm to works like "The Little Prince." However, a few critics find the storyline unconvincing and the characters lacking depth, describing it as an overrated read. Despite the polarized views, the book continues to evoke strong emotional responses and remains memorable to many.