The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream
3 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by Winterson from Peacehaven , East Sussex United Kingdom on Friday, February 11, 2005
Not bad, but not at all what I was expecting. Think I was expecting something deeper, and found this very simplified.
This is going in the modern classics bookbox.
This is going in the modern classics bookbox.
Taking from Winterson's Book Box. Looking forward to this one as i've hear a lot about it....
Just a quick entry to say that this book is safe and still with me. Ive just fished it out of a box that was in storage, where its been languishing for 2 years! Will make sure it gets passed on as soon as possible :o)
Journal Entry 4 by AngelChild at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, December 8, 2007
Released 16 yrs ago (12/8/2007 UTC) at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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Going to a fellow BCer, as a surprise RABCK, as its on their wish list :o)
Going to a fellow BCer, as a surprise RABCK, as its on their wish list :o)
Thank you for the lovely surprise I got in the post this morning :) I've been feeling a bit rotten the past few days and this has cheered me right up. Hope you have a lovely Christmas as well caffcaff Sorry AngelChild :-D! Can I blame the cold medicine on my moment of idiocy?
Whoops, I popped in to journal where the book was going and realised I had forgotten to post my thoughts!
First read of 2008! I was expecting something a bit deeper due to the reputation of the book. However I am usually put off reading translations and this is one of the best translated books I've read. It's a short read and good for anyone wanting to dip a toe into the 'classics/big books' genre.
Simplistic ideas but perhaps we sometimes need them to be stated to understand. The story follows a young shepherd boy who follows his dreams (literally at first) to find treasure in Egypt. Along the way he learns some lessons in life. The book does read as a fable and, in the end, the metaphor of alchemy has trouble sticking with me.
This book is being passed onto a friend who is trying to complete 1001 Books to Read Before you Die.
First read of 2008! I was expecting something a bit deeper due to the reputation of the book. However I am usually put off reading translations and this is one of the best translated books I've read. It's a short read and good for anyone wanting to dip a toe into the 'classics/big books' genre.
Simplistic ideas but perhaps we sometimes need them to be stated to understand. The story follows a young shepherd boy who follows his dreams (literally at first) to find treasure in Egypt. Along the way he learns some lessons in life. The book does read as a fable and, in the end, the metaphor of alchemy has trouble sticking with me.
This book is being passed onto a friend who is trying to complete 1001 Books to Read Before you Die.
