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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

The Alchemist

The Alchemist is a very beautiful book written by Paulo Coelho. It is an international bestseller with over 30 million copies sold worldwide and translated into 63 languages. This lead me to select the book as my first read after the exams. The copy that I read was published by Harper Collins publishers. The 161 pages of this book are saturated with magic, dreams, fantasy, quest and adventure.

The protagonist of this story is an Andalusian shepherd boy called Santiago. He had a great love for travelling. A strange dream led him to realize his destiny. From his home in Spain, he journeys to the markets of Tangiers and then to the Egyptian deserts. On his way he encounters with many people such as the king of Salem, the crystal merchant, the Englishman, Fatima and the Alchemist. The novel narrates about his quest for the extravagant treasure and the tests that God gives him. How to handle these tests without giving up is clearly given in the book.  Moreover, I liked the language very much, with many beautiful quotes. Some of the most inspiring ones which I found interesting are –
“When someone makes a decision, he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him into places that he had never dreamed of when he first made the decision.”
“The desert is a capricious lady, and sometimes she drives men crazy.”
“Every search begins with beginner’s luck. And every search ends with the victor’s being severely tested.”
“The darkest hour of the night came just before the dawn.”

The Alchemist is a must read for all (maybe 13+ age group). Simply because this isn't a book of mere fantasy or fairy tale, it contains great messages which will surely enhance your life.

T.Anagha Sivadas
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