Books
The Alchemist:
Reviewed By: Jordyn
Location: Calgary, AB
Rating: 3 out of 5
The book I'm reviewing this time is The Alchemist. I like this and don't care for it at the same time. The book’s all about 'finding your personal legend' and following your heart. I think this has been done before, but that goes with most other books, too. I don't think this has an exciting enough plot to read it by itself. It's sort of a study book, you have to read into it and find hidden meanings. That's a good thing and a bad thing. Sometimes you want to just sit and read and not worry about anything. Sometimes you're bored and need something interesting to do, like study a book, haha. The best part I think, is that there ARE hidden meanings and the plot isn't neccessarily predictable like most others out there. I also like the fact that The Alchemist isn't about Alchmey at all, but the actual Alchemist in the book is kind of like the main characters guide throughout. (By the way, the main characters name is Santiago, haha.)
I'm not going to tell you guys all about the book because I want you to read it for yourself, but at least you have the jyst of it. If it sounds interesting, and even if it doesn't, I want you to read it because you just might learn something. It's at EVERY library and I'm sure your teacher will have heard of it. This book is great for people who aren't big on reading, too. It's not terribly thick and the words are simple unless you want to look deeper into them. =)>
Good luck, guys. I strongly reccomend you read this for the purpose of LEARNING, and to have something to do. Enjoy, and please comment if you've read it before or are planning to read it. Even if you have critisism.
JoRdYn.D XD
Comments
Cool ,I love that book!
Posted by: Arora | January 24, 2009 03:43 PM
THE alchemist movie is not yet out its out next week in the theatre so maybe i might not put a comment on your wall
Posted by: dorothy | January 28, 2009 12:06 PM
There's a movie???!!!! YEAH!!!!! Oooo, I' gonna be the first one there, haha. Oh, yay!!! *is excited*
Posted by: someone | January 30, 2009 02:48 PM
I have to disagree with the initial review posted. I find this novel very, very interesting, but the first time I read it (approx. age 12) I found it a snore. Most children will probably be disinterested in "The Alchemist", but I think secondary school students (e.g. me) would find it compelling and hard to put down. Although some would consider it an "easy" read, it has a purpose far beyond that of just simple words. If you enjoy psycological novels with similair messages to the ones conveyed in "The Little Prince" I suggest that you read this novel.
Posted by: Lulu Lemon | February 4, 2009 04:31 PM
That's what i said!!!
Posted by: someone | February 15, 2009 08:29 PM
I feel this book shows a strong message to never let you dreams die. I have only read to page 50 but i enjoy reading this novel. Santiago is very bright person and shows this during his journey as a shpeard. He loves his sheep derly and they seem to communicate with him during different points in the book. I think people of all ages would enhoy reading The Alchemist.
Posted by: Googs | February 18, 2009 11:45 AM
This is the best book I've ever read before!!
Posted by: M | May 7, 2009 03:25 PM