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Book Review of The Alchemist

The Alchemist
The Alchemist
Author: Paulo Coelho
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 1


This book was very symbolical. I felt like I was reading a book that is on a required reading list. This is a tale that should have a required written essay to go with it. The symbolism is intense. Although I enjoyed reading the book I felt that the overall message of the book was a bit simplistic for the detailed symbolism of the plot.