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Ο Αλχημιστής

Author: Paulo Coelho

"When you want something very much, the whole universe conspires to help you achieve it." "The Alchemist" has gained ardent fans all over the world. This story, which surprises with its evocative...

"When you want something very much, the whole universe conspires to help you achieve it." "The Alchemist" has gained ardent fans all over the world. This story, which surprises with its evocative simplicity and inspires wisdom, talks about Santiago, the young shepherd from Andalusia who embarks on a journey from his homeland Spain to the desert of Egypt,...

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"When you want something very much, the whole universe conspires to help you achieve it." "The Alchemist" has gained ardent fans all over the world. This story, which surprises with its evocative simplicity and inspires wisdom, talks about Santiago, the young shepherd from Andalusia who embarks on a journey from his homeland Spain to the desert of Egypt, searching for some treasure buried in the Pyramids. No one knows what this treasure is or if Santiago will manage to overcome the obstacles he will encounter. However, what begins as a journey to discover earthly goods turns into a discovery of the treasure hidden within us. Rich, full of imagery, and deeply human, this story is an eternal testament to the power of our dreams to transform us and the importance of listening to one's heart. [Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]

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Author
Paulo Coelho
Publisher
Ekdotikos Oikos A. A. Livani
Original Title
O Alquimista
Type
Prose
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
253
Publication Date
1996
Dimensions
14x21 cm
ISBN-13
9789602366493

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  • I liked the writing style
  • Personally, I didn't like it. The story is very anthropocentric, as if the universe revolves around you. It's logical that some people are fans since it has nice quotes, while others get tired of reading it because it conveys a simple message in a complicated way, like "Comfort distances us from our dreams."

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  • Anastasia Koutelioti
    5
    11 out of 14 members found this review helpful

    I read a comment that said it is good for children and that you can learn all of this from another book straightforwardly! Kids, you see the tree and lose sight of the forest, that's what I will say! The book is a gem, every person should read it. It is worth reading! The narrator writes about his life but through a novel... an exceptional novel! If someone wrote exactly what they wanted to say, then the book would be so, so boring, so repellent that its audience would be minimal! The narrator has written a novel, but through it, he expresses himself and leaves his own story. It is well-written, completely! Rarely will I read a book that captivated my interest so much that in the end, I bought it and finished it in one day! I will recommend this to people I know because it has very good messages that I believe will help them! Get it with closed eyes! I won't discuss it further, it is worth not just the last euro, but at least triple the price!

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  • Bodogry_Breath
    5
    6 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    One of the best books I have ever read.. it keeps you engaged throughout for the continuation {I finished it during my commute on the suburban train, which took about 4 hours). I highly recommend it, a necessary book!

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  • Σίλβερ
    5
    8 out of 8 members found this review helpful

    Excellent book, one of the first ones I read and it motivated me to start reading many more after it :)

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  • gfotos
    5
    11 out of 11 members found this review helpful

    One of the best books you can read. With simple language, it encourages you to chase your dreams!

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    Very good service, I highly recommend it

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  • 5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    This book is a must-read

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  • 5
    2 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    One of the best books I have ever read!!

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    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    A good and easy-to-read book that teaches you that you should always chase your dreams.

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  • 5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Very nice, pleasant book. It truly calms you down. The story is touching and beautiful.

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  • 4
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Ok simple, classic, nice... Everyone would be good to have read it

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  • 5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Amazing book!

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  • 5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Wonderful book, I recommend it

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    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • I liked the writing style in some parts
    • I might read a book by the same author
    • I might recommend it for reading
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    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • I liked the writing style in some parts
  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Personally, I didn't like it. The story is very anthropocentric, as if the universe revolves around you. It's logical that some people are fans since it has nice quotes, while others get tired of reading it because it conveys a simple message in a complicated way, like "Comfort distances us from our dreams."

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    0
  • I read a comment that said it is good for children and that you can learn all of this from another book straightforwardly! Kids, you see the tree and lose sight of the forest, that's what I will say! The book is a gem, every person should read it. It is worth reading! The narrator writes about his life but through a novel... an exceptional novel! If someone wrote exactly what they wanted to say, then the book would be so, so boring, so repellent that its audience would be minimal! The narrator has written a novel, but through it, he expresses himself and leaves his own story. It is well-written, completely! Rarely will I read a book that captivated my interest so much that in the end, I bought it and finished it in one day! I will recommend this to people I know because it has very good messages that I believe will help them! Get it with closed eyes! I won't discuss it further, it is worth not just the last euro, but at least triple the price!

    Translated from Greek ·
    11
  • One of the best books I have ever read.. it keeps you engaged throughout for the continuation {I finished it during my commute on the suburban train, which took about 4 hours). I highly recommend it, a necessary book!

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    6
  • Excellent book, one of the first ones I read and it motivated me to start reading many more after it :)

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    8
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"When you want something very much, the whole universe conspires to help you achieve it." "The Alchemist" has gained ardent fans all over the world. This story, which surprises with its evocative simplicity and inspires wisdom, talks about Santiago, the young shepherd from Andalusia who embarks on a journey from his homeland Spain to the desert of Egypt, searching for some treasure buried in the Pyramids. No one knows what this treasure is or if Santiago will manage to overcome the obstacles he will encounter. However, what begins as a journey to discover earthly goods turns into a discovery of the treasure hidden within us. Rich, full of imagery, and deeply human, this story is an eternal testament to the power of our dreams to transform us and the importance of listening to one's heart. [Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]

Manufacturer

Author
Paulo Coelho
Publisher
Ekdotikos Oikos A. A. Livani
Original Title
O Alquimista
Type
Prose
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
253
Publication Date
1996
Dimensions
14x21 cm
ISBN-13
9789602366493

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (29)

  1. 22
  2. 2
  3. 2
  4. 1
  5. 2
Review this product
  • Paper quality
  • Was it easy to read?
  • I would read a book by the same author
  • I would recommend it for reading
  • Was it interesting enough?
  • I liked the writing style
  • Personally, I didn't like it. The story is very anthropocentric, as if the universe revolves around you. It's logical that some people are fans since it has nice quotes, while others get tired of reading it because it conveys a simple message in a complicated way, like "Comfort distances us from our dreams."

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Anastasia Koutelioti
    5
    11 out of 14 members found this review helpful

    I read a comment that said it is good for children and that you can learn all of this from another book straightforwardly! Kids, you see the tree and lose sight of the forest, that's what I will say! The book is a gem, every person should read it. It is worth reading! The narrator writes about his life but through a novel... an exceptional novel! If someone wrote exactly what they wanted to say, then the book would be so, so boring, so repellent that its audience would be minimal! The narrator has written a novel, but through it, he expresses himself and leaves his own story. It is well-written, completely! Rarely will I read a book that captivated my interest so much that in the end, I bought it and finished it in one day! I will recommend this to people I know because it has very good messages that I believe will help them! Get it with closed eyes! I won't discuss it further, it is worth not just the last euro, but at least triple the price!

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Bodogry_Breath
    5
    6 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    One of the best books I have ever read.. it keeps you engaged throughout for the continuation {I finished it during my commute on the suburban train, which took about 4 hours). I highly recommend it, a necessary book!

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Σίλβερ
    5
    8 out of 8 members found this review helpful

    Excellent book, one of the first ones I read and it motivated me to start reading many more after it :)

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • gfotos
    5
    11 out of 11 members found this review helpful

    One of the best books you can read. With simple language, it encourages you to chase your dreams!

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

    Very good service, I highly recommend it

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  • 5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    This book is a must-read

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    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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  • 5
    2 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    One of the best books I have ever read!!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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  • 3
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    A good and easy-to-read book that teaches you that you should always chase your dreams.

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • 5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Very nice, pleasant book. It truly calms you down. The story is touching and beautiful.

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    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 4
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Ok simple, classic, nice... Everyone would be good to have read it

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  • 5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Amazing book!

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  • 5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Wonderful book, I recommend it

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  • Verified purchase

    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • I liked the writing style in some parts
    • I might read a book by the same author
    • I might recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • I liked the writing style in some parts
  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Personally, I didn't like it. The story is very anthropocentric, as if the universe revolves around you. It's logical that some people are fans since it has nice quotes, while others get tired of reading it because it conveys a simple message in a complicated way, like "Comfort distances us from our dreams."

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • I read a comment that said it is good for children and that you can learn all of this from another book straightforwardly! Kids, you see the tree and lose sight of the forest, that's what I will say! The book is a gem, every person should read it. It is worth reading! The narrator writes about his life but through a novel... an exceptional novel! If someone wrote exactly what they wanted to say, then the book would be so, so boring, so repellent that its audience would be minimal! The narrator has written a novel, but through it, he expresses himself and leaves his own story. It is well-written, completely! Rarely will I read a book that captivated my interest so much that in the end, I bought it and finished it in one day! I will recommend this to people I know because it has very good messages that I believe will help them! Get it with closed eyes! I won't discuss it further, it is worth not just the last euro, but at least triple the price!

    Translated from Greek ·
    11
  • One of the best books I have ever read.. it keeps you engaged throughout for the continuation {I finished it during my commute on the suburban train, which took about 4 hours). I highly recommend it, a necessary book!

    Translated from Greek ·
    6
  • Excellent book, one of the first ones I read and it motivated me to start reading many more after it :)

    Translated from Greek ·
    8
  • See all