anyone read it? I read it and the entire time I felt like the book was written about me. I think that says something...

it's a great book, simple yet so deep and philosophical. Really advisable to everyone.

Just as a notice, H.P.Lovecraft has also written a novel called The Alchemist.

yeah i think there are probably a lot of published works under that name.

you should try this one though, it's superb.

i agree... im currently reading 8

For everyone that read this book: How old were you when you actually understood it?
I'm 14 and I still don't get what's going on in the book..

yah, well, take some more years and u maybe get it!

i read it with 17-18, and understood pretty everything! phantastic book! paulo coelho is a real master of bookwriting! also most of his other books are awesome!

I don't really like his other books...

The alchemist is a very good book!
his best!

the first time I finished the book in 1 day, without a stop...
happens with only a few books.