THE ALCHEMIST

Title                            : THE ALCHEMIST
Author                        : Paulo Coelho
Publisher                    : HarperCollins Publishers, first published by Editora Rocco in 1988.
Genre                         : Fiction, Inspirational
Main Character         : Santiago, the shepherd.
Quote from the book : "When you really want something, the universe always conspires in your    favour."


Description                : Every decade a book is published that changes the lives of its readers for ever.   Paulo Coleho's The Alchemist is such a book. With over 30 million copies sold worldwide and translated into 63 languages, The Alchemist has already achieved the status of a modern classic.
                                     This is the story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who dreams of travelling the world in search of a treasure as extravagant as any ever found. From his home in Spain he journeys to the exotic markets of Tangiers and then into the Egyptian desert, where a fateful encounter with the alchemist awaits him.
                                    The Alchemist is an unforgettable novel about the essential wisdom of listening to our heart and, above all, following our dreams.


Opinions : "The Alchemist is a beautiful book about magic, dreams and the treasures we seek elsewhere and then end on our doorstep." - MADONNA

Verdict : Not much to say. One of the smallest but the best novels I've ever read. It is inspiring and may change your life just by altering the way you believe in dreams.

RATING : 4.75/5.00