The Alchemist

Das Buch hat starke Momente und obwohl eigentlich nicht wirklich viel passiert, bleibt man doch dran. Allerdings ist der Inhalt eher trivial und glänzt eher durch Alltagsweisheiten, die man heute vor allem in Instagram Posts sehen würde. Ab da wo Santiago dann mit dem Alchemisten unterwegs ist hat mich das Buch dann leider komplett verloren, weil das einfach nur noch esoterisches Geschwafel war. Kann man mal lesen, wieso es für viele so ein guten Buch ist kann ich allerdings nicht nachvollziehen.

I don't actually recall the plot; I read it when I was still a youngster. I remember it made a lasting impression about chasing dreams and not giving up. Maybe it is worth a re-read now as an adult.

2.5, It had its inspiring moments but overall was full of farce.

There's just something about this story that feels so timeless, classical, and eternal. Everything is so allegorical, metaphorical, symbolic, and polysemic and I can't help but feel this is the kind-of book that should be re-visited serveral times throughout one's life. The only thing that brings it down somewhat, for me, is the occasionally confusing writing style. I'm sure this is most likely my fault and that I wasn't paying enough attention but there was a few times where the author jumped into a past story with little indication. The result of this was an overflow of confusion as to where the characters were and what they were doing.

Well, I cant write a review in few words on this book. Its an outstanding one. I dont think most readers will find it understanding. Its more of a spiritual world. Want to re-read some day!