The Alchemist

Name of the Student:- Varad Khaladkar

Name of the College :- Ness Wadia College of Commerce pune
Title of the book
The Alchemist is an inspiring novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho. This a friction book, first published in 1988, it has since become a global bestseller, captivating readers with its spiritual depth, philosophical insights, and universal themes.
Alchemist: Someone Who Transforms Things for the Better. The title is perfectly suitable for the book as the protagonist transforms himself through the journey of achieving his goal.
Story subject and information
The story is about a shepherd boy from Spain whose name is Santiago who dream of a treasure in the pyramids of Egypt. He decides to chases his dream after meeting a women and a king who offers him magic stones and advice. Santiago in his journey faces many challenges but still he manages to crosses the Mediterranean and Sahara to find his treasures in Egypt and also to accomplish his personal legend which is his purpose in life. The book details his journey and the various encounters that he experiences while following his dream. through the journey he learns many concepts like the language of the world, omens and many more.
Style language and presentation
The book for is good for beginner readers, as the language in the book is simply and the choice of words are impeccable, with full of wisdom and philosophy. The story keep the reader engaged throughout as it is full of unexpected events happening which interests the reader. The story is very enchanting and bursts with optimism.
There are many beautiful quotes in the book like
“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting
There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure
Benefit and message
The message behind the book is to encourage readers to pursue their dreams with courage and persistence, even when faced with challenges and setbacks. Coelho emphasizes the idea that the universe helps those who pursue their true calling, a concept that resonates with readers seeking direction in life, the story highlights that everyone in their life has their one dream that they want to achieve which is called as the personal legend in the book and we should work in order to achieve it, as the real peace and happiness is in the journey and in the experiences which you go through while achieving your personal legend which is your goal in life. I think this book appeals to everyone because we all have dreams and sometimes we just want someone to tell us that they may come true. Overall,”The Alchemist”is a very exciting fiction novel and it deserves a space at everyone’s bookshelf.