A review by annaki_laila
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

Good bedtime story because it is just so boring. I can't wrap my head around how this is a 'classic' etc because the plot and message aren't anything revelatory, and the writing style is super bland and reads like a fable/legend in a bad way. It's fast-paced in theory but the narration was such a drag that I marked it as medium. 

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