The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

I just finished The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho last night and I loved this book.  The characters are simple to follow and the story is as well. With that being said I became engrossed in Santiago’s quest for his treasure and to fulfill his personal legend.  The story follows Santiago as he encounters different people that help guide him towards his treasure.  The story speaks loudly about following your dreams, listening to your heart in addition to many other life lessons.  There are elements of danger, suspense, love and adventure which for me made the perfect formula for a good book.  I found myself reading quickly at points to try and find out what would happen next or where Santiago’s path would lead him so I look forward to reading this book again to soak up even more of the details of his journey.  This book has been criticized for its simplicity and blunt writing but I enjoyed the simplicity.  You sure didn’t have to contemplate for long to understand the messages the characters were trying to deliver and I appreciated that.  Overall, a great book that I look forward to reading again!