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The Alchemist

Paulo Coelho

Fiction

The Alchemist

Paulo Coelho

4.3
8,912 reviews1988197 pages

Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist tells the story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure.

Reader Reviews

2

Yuki Tanaka

2024-03-12

Simple but profound. Coelho reminds us that the journey matters more than the destination. I revisit this whenever I feel lost.

Diego Morales

2024-01-05

When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. This line carried me through my darkest year.

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