The Alchemist is a parable about a boy named Santiago who follows his dream to go to Egypt. I could write a seething review of it- critiquing the nonsense religion in it, people having a destiny that the universe tries to help them achieve, and a general vibe that reminds me too much of The Secret. But I don't really want to. I rather enjoyed the book. If you don't take the metaphysical aspects of it seriously, it's a beautiful tale about how to enjoy life. It says to pursue goals, take risks, and enjoy the unexpected turns on your journey because the journey is the true treasure of life. And I think that's a message worth reading about.
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