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Book Review of The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream

The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream
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Helpful Score: 2


This is definitely one of the more quotable books I've read, and it does encourage one to ponder. However, while I did enjoy the book, I didn't find it as good as popular praise had led me to believe it would be. I never became particularly attached to any of the characters, and while I was intrigued by their situations and liked learning the various things that the book demonstrated about different cultures, I didn't have a problem putting the book down if I felt like doing something else. All-in-all, it's a cute book, but I doubt it would have sold as well if it had been any longer.