First sentence:
"The alchemist picked up a book that someone in the caravan had brought."
Description:
Paulo Coehlo's enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. This story, dazzling in its powerful simplicity and inspiring wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles along the way. But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of the treasure found within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, the story of Santiago is an eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts." -- from the inside flap
My thoughts:
I liked this book, especially Santiago's outlook on life as he adapts to new circumstances.
Date read: 6/1/2016 [approx.]
Genre: Fiction
Rating: 3*/5 = good
ISBN-10: 006112416
ISBN-13: 9780061122415
Publisher: HarperOne
Year: 1988
# of pages: 167
Binding: Trade Paperback
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