read my review in my blog entry – In Dreamscapes

I think that I would have liked it better if my expectations weren’t so high, but it was nevertheless a fulfilling story.

Whether you see it as a cheesy self-help book or a revelation, there’s no doubting that Coelho possesses a rare skill. He can convey complex ideas in very few words. That is his gift.

This is the second time that I have read The Alchemist and I have no burning urges to read the rest of his work. I have it on hand for those times that require persistence and faith. It seems to work every time.

I’ve got only a few pages to read but I’m stalling. For some reason I don’t want to finish the book. I am enjoying it though.