The Alchemist (1988) by Paulo Coelho

The Alchemist is a philosophical novel that follows the journey of a young shepherd named Santiago who dreams of discovering a treasure located near the Egyptian pyramids. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about life, love, and the pursuit of one's personal legend.
Rating: 3.8
Genres Fiction, Philosophical, Adventure
Original language: pt
Stars
Santiago
Melchizedek
The Alchemist
Fatima
The Englishman
Creators
Paulo Coelho (author)
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