The Alchemist Book Review

Kelley Phan April 2014

 

Along the way Santiago meets characters such as The Old King, The Englishman, The Camel Driver and The Alchemist. Santiago also encounters Fatima, who is the love of his life. Each character teaches Santiago something new about himself and about the world. Coelho explores spiritual concepts such as Personal Legends, Omens, Soul, World, and Universal Language through Sanitago's journey. Rich in symbolism and meaning, The Alchemist is a novel about self-discovery. Coelho spins a mix of spirituality and adventure to create a rich, inquisitive novel. Coelho writes with purpose, and no passage within The Alchemist is trivial. Each reader will gain a unique perspective of the characters and the world in The Alchemist, a novel for those who seek literature with deeper meanings about life and fate.