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- Divya
- 22-08-20
love & peace
I had read this book about 30% - 40% of it a long time ago, literally years ago and never had the time to get back to it and I'm so glad I could listen to it now.
I hate to read reviews that reveal a book's content, so without ruining that for you, let me tell you one thing that the book left me feeling, it is to continue to believe in what I believe to be working. And that is if you want something in life, the whole universe will work its ways to bring it to you, so always always think positively and talk of only positive things, and expect positive outcome.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, hope the same for you...
Goodluck, God bless ❤
love & peace
Vicky
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- AVIJOY SIRCAR
- 26-09-20
Great book
loved it really motivating. if you want answers to your failures while achieving your dream you must read this it will give you the courage to follow your dream.
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- Thotta
- 30-07-20
an emotional saga
This book will give you a new perspective soo blissful of every moment you live and everything you do, you'll start feeling that even the smallest of the small things and everyone around you are living together as a single soul. it'll churn your heart with multiple emotions and feelings.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-07-21
Such a cliche
Very disappointed and had huge hopes of this one with it being so widely acclaimed:(
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- Anonymous User
- 25-08-20
An excellent book U won't regret reading.
Chapter 2 is eye opening to everyone.You can relate slot in that chapter.I Loved it.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Neeta
- 06-08-20
A book to remind you your purpose
Very well narrated. one of the books we need to revisit again and again.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-02-23
Follow your dreams early in life
The fable by Coelho only reiterates how so many people out of fear burry their dream and personal legend deep under and just lead a mediocre life at the same time how a few pursue their dream following the omens relentlessly with courage and find their treasure and infact turn to become an Alchemist to transform their simple self to become a great soul as lead is turned to gold.
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- Rahul Pais
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Awesome book that you will ever read in your
It was the most awesome book you will ever read about the secrets of life and how you can find your personal treasure and the potential inside you. Enjoy!!
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- Satya Reddy
- 29-01-23
Excellent story
Excellent story and narration, There are many life lessons to learn from it.
100% Recommended...
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- ks
- 28-01-23
Inspirational
The book is very good and must read. The narration is exceptionally excellent. The narration made good book into the best one. Only after I listened to this audio book I realised what is meant by narration. The narrator used distinct modulation for different characters that is wonderful.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Judi
- 07-01-07
A Timeless Tale
I've been listening to Audible books for years, but this is the first one that, after finishing it, I immediately bought a hard copy. In fact, I bought TWO!! One for me to (re)read and mark up with highlights and notes, and one to pass around to my family and friends! This story is an amazing parable, richly layered with insights for finding and living a richer, more grounded, more meaningful life. Never "preachy", this is an allegorical story written in lyrical language that stands beautifully on its own. Add the richness that Jeremy Irons's delivery brings to this Audible edition, and it becomes a transcendent experience.
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- Joe Kraus
- 18-01-20
Saccharine for the Soul
My wife beat me to the punch with the line I’d intended to start my reflections on this: The Alchemist is this generation’s Jonathan Livingston Seagull.
Then she took it a step further, reminding me that she enjoyed Jonathan Livingston Seagull when she was 13.
In many ways, I think that says it all. I didn’t know that much about the book except for the fact that a lot of people seem to have enjoyed it. It seemed to have acquired a reputation as contemporary ‘wisdom literature,’ something someone would encourage you to read if you were feeling down or uninspired.
If I squint, I get some of that. This is a fable, so you have to accept a certain amount of easy narrative and simplified conflict. Santiago sets off on a quest, and everything lines up to make that quest possible.
Still, there is something unquestionably adolescent about the whole business. We are told repeatedly that the universe is built to make true the dreams of those who believe most firmly. We’re assured that certain true believers – loosely defined so as to include those who fall truly in love – have a kind of secret path laid out for them; they just have to be earnest enough in its pursuit.
I can see how some people might be inspired to hear such a message at certain low points in their lives. I can’t see, though, how they can take it at all seriously. This is every bit as much a fantasy as Harry Potter, but, unlike there, we’re never invited to weight the real burdens of growing up. Instead, we are invited to stay within the confines of this comfortable, imagined strategy for confronting our individual destinies.
Perhaps worse, this sort of “prosperity gospel for the irreligious” seems to imply that failure is simply a lack of true faith in one’s destiny. It suggests that, if we aren’t fulfilled, we need to see how we passed up on the opportunities and “omens” that would have made us so.
As a result, this is pernicious in the way it gives us a fantasy for the privileged. Santiago may begin as a poor shepherd, but he’s always rich – literally so – in his capacity to choose the way in which he lives his life. This may not be about a seagull who see the world differently from his peers, but it’s the same entitled escapism. Most people fail to live their dreams because they are born into a poverty or connectedness that prevents them from self-indulgence. This book ignores that. Like the notorious Marie Antoinette, it invites everyone without sufficient bread simply to eat cake instead.
There is some fun here, and I like the way Coelho peppers the work with so many admiring references to Islam and the wisdom of other cultures. Plus, it reads easily, though I confess I grew bored with parts of it even though it’s a very short book.
Bottom line, I should have listened to my wife.
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- Micah
- 08-08-12
Personally, I did not care for it
This book was very little story surrounded by lots of rather ill-conceived philosophy. The little story there was is very simple with every small conflict easily resolved within a few 'pages'.
I also did not agree with several aspects of the 'follow your dreams at all costs' theme that the writer espoused. I don't want to put in any 'spoilers' but the writer put way too much emphasis on the 'personal legend'. I was sick of that phrase by the end...
Be warned it is VERY judeo-christian based, so if that kind of thing offends you, then stay away. I am a Christian, but still found the way the author used religion to be heavy-handed.
Perhaps if you are looking for inspiration you might enjoy it, but I left it feeling uninspired and wishing I had spent my credits elsewhere.
PS: Jeremy Irons did a good job with the reading, no complaints there.
172 people found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Linda
- 02-02-07
Marvelous Book & Expressive Reader
No better choice to read this magnificent book by Paul Coelho than Jeremy Irons. It is exceptionally well read, with great expression, and wonderful adaption of voice to characters. I have had it on audio cassette since it was first released in that format and was delighted to find it available in audio-book format at CD quality. It's truly a must have and is suitable for all ages. The book is also most profound yet told simply with grace and depth.
171 people found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Kir Kanos TN
- 20-06-07
A must for every young person
I really enjoyed this book. While it is not necessarily the enthralling Hero's journey that I thought it would be, this book should be on every high school and college student's reading list. It helps to put your "personal legend" or life's mission into perspective. While it isn't nearly a basis for theology, it touches on the many issues that people face as they embark on their life's journey. I especially liked the Alchemist's advice about not giving up on your life's mission for love. While admirable and definitely worth while, if one ends their life journey to pursue love, they will regret it and eventually resent the one they love. On the other hand if that significant other truly loves you, they will encourage you to pursue your personal legend and even wait for you if need be. To stand in the way of another person fulfilling their purpose does an injustice to that person, but is also self detrimental. Each person is on this earth for a purpose. It is up to each of us to be open enough to God's plan to find and pursue that purpose. Then we can truly live rich and fulfilling lives.
134 people found this helpful
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
- William
- 08-06-11
Heavy-handed
This book was like listening to a long sermon on a hot day, sitting in an uncomfortable pew while someone hits you upside the head with a canoe paddle.
I suggest drinking a shot every time you hear the word, "omen".
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- J
- 28-06-11
This book ruined my personal legend
I had so much to give this audiobook. My hopes, my dreams, my time. I ventured out in search of treasure, but, alas, my personal legend was crushed under this lightweight novel like a wicker stool under a very large circus man. Quite possibly the most overrated novel in human history. Brutally redundant. Horrible writing. If you feel the stars may have aligned so that you might listen to or, dare I say, actually read this book, get a new alchemist. I'd rather be forced to read lyrics to the Black Eyed Peas' "Ring-A-Ling" song over and over and over again.
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- Jo
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A quest for dreams come true
Santiago is a young man who proceeds in literally making his dreams come true. He is an ordinary man, full of doubts and fears, like you and me, but he has this drive inside of him and a courage to continue on his path. This is a fantastic fable filled with unsurmountable challenges and life changing choices. I do agree with a previous reviewer in that Paulo over uses "omen", but it's kind of funny when you expect it. Jeremy Irons does an amazing job with changing voices to match each character (his voice does get low at points though). This is, hands down, my favorite book.
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Whilst a lot of people may debate aspects of the book and its content in their review, I would like to comment on the extraordinary power and beauty of the reading by Jeremy Irons. His voice made this story a real joy to hear, I am going to search and see if he narrates any more on here. Having read the book before I can honestly say that Jeremy Irons' reading surpassed my reading by far. His dynamic tone and characterisation truly transport you on the magical journey of wonder that this book is all about. Thank you Audible, thank you Mr Irons, a beautiful 4 hours indeed.
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- Geoff Beattie
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- Scharfschutze
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The Alchemist stirred questions within me. It revealed wisdom that had been staring me in the face, which I had failed to recognise.
The story of the Centurion struck a deeply personal nerve, at a most vulnerable time, bringing tears to my eyes .
Jeremy Irons made the words leap of the page, as though they have a life of their own. I would recommend this book to anyone who is afraid of failure.
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- jen
- 09-12-13
This story moved me.
Would you listen to The Alchemist again? Why?
This is a wonderful and thought-provoking tale. I wanted to listen again as soon as it was finished! It really invites you to read between the lines and reflect upon your own life story. Highly recommended.
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- Miss B
- 13-07-17
Absolutely loved it
I had just listened to 5 second rule by mel robbins who in her book suggested this book i am so glad i decided to listen to this. Such a beautiful & inspiring story with a lot of spiritual meanings. I listened to it in 1 day i just couldnt put it down. I have now ordered 2 of the paperback books for my children to read. This is a must on any book shelf :)
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- Park Runner
- 16-07-20
Trite, obvious and irritating
I struggled with this book. I think I must be swimming against the tide of love this book generates! It’s like a cross between an Aesop’s fable and ‘Jonathan Livingstone Seagull,’ which an ex-boyfriend of mine made me read once in an attempt to help me understand the universe from a more ‘spiritual’ perspective. Suffice to say, he became a monk and I became a committed pragmatist. This book is eerily reminiscent of the kind of trite and patronising nonsense that I really dislike in a book. The constant reference to ‘omens’ and ‘destiny’ became tedious quite quickly. It’s fairly obvious to me that life offers some wonderful opportunities which sometimes take real courage to engage with - that message isn’t particularly profound. The assertion that the universe works with you to ‘achieve your personal legend’ is fanciful at best and a beautiful lie at worst. Luck can play a big part in life’s fortunes, along with hard work, self-belief, resilience, and the support of one’s family and friends. But the universe itself couldn’t care less: life can end randomly and pointlessly at any time for no reason, so the message to ‘grab it whilst it lasts, challenge yourself and try to be happy’ is fairly obvious, isn’t it? Or perhaps I’m missing something? It probably didn’t help that Jeremy Irons’ reading of it is overwrought. His dodgy accents are awful (especially the cockney one for the Desert, Sun and Wind,) and some are just noisy and grating. This one is for me.
12 people found this helpful
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- Alison Readhead
- 24-12-16
I don't understand the fuss over this
Jeremy Irons was great. However I am either not intelligent enough to 'get' this story or it's just a case of the emperor's new clothes. I found it hard to want to listen to it so took a while to finish it. I haven't really taken much from it. It did have a certain dreamlike style.
11 people found this helpful
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- A. Collins
- 02-07-13
Soft, easy and inspiring
What made the experience of listening to The Alchemist the most enjoyable?
This book is all it's hyped to be. A warming and inspiring story with great characters and intrigue. A nice twist too ;)
Jeremy Irons really enhanced the story for me too. His accents were apt and sometimes amusing; his voice acting top notch.
What did you like best about this story?
The ending, the characters.
Have you listened to any of Jeremy Irons’s other performances? How does this one compare?
I've not.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Irons made the experience absolutely better.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-02-17
General new age BS
I don't understand why this book is so popular. It's just a load of trite statements thrown together.
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- Larissa
- 04-09-17
wouldn't recommend
i found this book to be frustrating. "personal legends" "language of the universe" "following omens" ... while the boys story might have been somewhat interesting; learning that life may not always be what you expect, and to be open to opportunities.. the idea that we all have personal legends and the means to be able to learn the language of the universe is utter rubbish to me. i found this book to be void of substance, irritating and a bit pretentious. it also sounded a like a kids book toward the end. the boy "talks to the wind" and "talks to the sun" and the wind and the sun talk back to him. when they speak back, what they say is embarrassing.
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- Hari S
- 13-02-15
Love it
So many life lessons contains in this small book.
I would really recommend this book to whoever willing to learn about life.
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- Cecile Wetdewich
- 09-04-19
Must read for those who seeks what they have not found
Great story! Every living being should read or listen to this story. Loved listening to Jeremy Irons voice, made the story so much more adventurous!
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- Anthony
- 08-12-17
Finished rather abruptly but otherwise a nice book
Certainly worth a look.
Narrative is well done. Story is good with a nice message. My only negative is it felt like the ending was wrapping up and then it ended before conclusion.
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- Marija Radovska
- 19-01-22
Overrated.
Great narration.
Terrible story. Thinly veiled self help book with no substance. Leaves you feeling empty and annoyed.
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- ailene c.
- 30-09-19
This audio book is just superb!
I got teary many times while listening to this. So profound and so many pearls of wisdom. Jeremy Irons’ reading is outstanding. I will be listening to this over and over.
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- Walter
- 07-01-19
Well written
This book is a great piece of work and should be read by anyone who seeks treasure and meaning in life...
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- Ash
- 09-12-18
Moral of the Story - Follow your Dreams...
Short, yet powerful.
On the one hand, it's a tale about a shepherd boy who goes on a journey, and on the other hand it's much, much, more. There are so many messages conveyed throughout, but I found the moral of the story to be: follow your dreams and listen to your heart.
For me, the tale also really highlighted how it is that we can become own biggest obstacles - how we shackle ourselves with one hand and hold the key in the other.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-12-17
Awesome.
Awesome! Great story. Well read. I loved it. I will listen to this many times!
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- Daniel Stephenson
- 25-03-19
An engaging and adventurous spiritual book.
I easily found time to listen to this book in one day. I tried stopping at one point but wanted to find out what was going to happen next and soon continued listening. I loved the narration, and thought the book was well thought through.
My only complaint is that the book is too short and finished kind of abruptly.
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