Your Opinion on the Narrative Structure

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  • sometimes it’s unbelievable that someone exists/existed.u belong to that category. like anyone else,i was also fed up,reading the hopeless accounts of unreal life,questioning intellect,puzzling existence. alchemist stands out for so many reasons,but the one everybody can tell u,is that it satisfies the child within every person,it brings back the memories of grandmothers,patting ur head n telling u the stories that fostered confidence.is there a single word that is not understandable? as simple as hearing a lullaby,to forget the pains of the day.. each can identify herself with santiago,with the same pleasure seeing the mirror being an infant. it offers a guardian whenever u r puzzled…

    i read the story in malayalam first,means its the third language to b translated from the original,stil,having in mind someone said, ‘poetry is what that loses being translated’,i wonder how wonderful it will b to read the original.. kudos to those who cud do so

    also wonder how can one bear the pressures of expectations of such large masses..

  • From the novel The devil and Miss Prym By beloved Paulo (always adore him :) ] , “The wager should be fairer. If after 3 days, no one is murdered the village should get the 10 gold bars any way. As a reward for the integerity of its inhibitants.
    the stranger laughed
    And I will recieve my gold bar as a reward for my participation in this so did game. ”
    stranger agreed.
    In another part of this novel beloved Paulo writes
    “The devil laughs and replies: Well job does after all have everything, so why wouldnt he worship God and make sacrifises? take away the good You gave him and see if he worship You. Then God accepts the challenge ………………………….. Then after great sufferig, Job rebels and blasphemes against the Lord. Only then does God restore to him that which he had taken away. ”

    Whenever i goes through this i hav had a question in my mind that ” If Miss Prym doesnt know that she is going to get a reward. Then how suppose to the story goes…. ”
    Love and light
    Silence

  • 10 years ago, a toastmaster inspired by The Alchemist regularly sent email newsletters with inspiring quotes taken from the book, The Alchemist. It led me to search for the book. I was inspired and has introduced it to many of my friends, including my daughter. Thank you so much Paulo Coelho for your wonderful gift of wisdom and inspiration.

    When I first read the book, I could relate straightaway to the boy with his dreams, as I had done that so often to achieve what I wanted in the different stages of my life. And, I have always felt that whenever I dreamt of or wanted something I always somehow managed to get what I wanted – exactly like the story’s “all the universe conspires to help you to achieve it.” The other interesting part of the story was the omens – somehow it changed my perception about omens i.e. it is not necessarily evil as in the movie. However, the rest of the story seemed a ‘blur’ to me then – lost between a magical fable and wisdom in reality.

    This week, I came across the book at my daughter’s home during my holiday break, and I re-read the book. I must say that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the book again, as if it is “Maktub” that I would cross path with the book once again to be agape.

    This second time round, because of my recent conversion to the Catholic faith, I realized that the character, Melchizedek – the King of Salem, is actually from the Old Testament. And, it was very cleverly weaved into the fable.

    What I also like about the book again, is that there are little stories within such as the wise man with the oil on the spoon, and the one sbout dreams told by the Alchemist towards the end. The latter story is actually from the new testament – regarding the Roman Centurion who sought Jesus to heal his servant. But, the story is narrated so well that one just grasp the message immediately.

    I can also see that the author is ecumenistic who is receptive of all religions.

    My salute and tribute to you, Paulo Coelho. Thank You

  • The book that changed my life for ever!!!Still after all these years my personal favourite and a book i can recommend over and over again.Thank you Paulo Coelho for The Alchemist :)))

  • One of my most favorite books. Made me an optimist when I read it for the first time. Nothing’s impossible as long as you want.
    Thank you.

  • follow our personal legend….it gives a man,a woman the chance to live for what they came for in this planet…there is one way,THE way,through which you give your best self to life,you give all your love,all you have to Him…by living your life simply by choosing your personal legend…we all know which way it is and if we find ourselves one day in the middle of another road,we’ll always know why….something’s missing….

  • AXEI MTO BOM ESSE SEU LIVRO FOI D +.

  • Ron Leodrik David Brawen

    There is nothing impossible,right :)

  • I loved this story. I was drawn in by the style of the narrative. It felt as though I were reading a fable. I highlighted so many sentences. There were so many wisdom rich morals to take from the various plot twists and turns. I hated to see it end. I immediately went out and purchased all the other books Coelho had written. I love the way Paulo writes. His words are the music that my heart can dance to over and over again.

  • El Alquimista es una libro maravilloso, lo lei aproximadamente hace 3 a#os y se ha convertido en mi libro favorito. Este libro esta lleno de magia, de sentimientos, de fuerza…nunca he liedo un libro que me inspire tanto respeto y tantas ganas de seguir luchando por mis sue#os. Sin duda alguna recomiendo este libro casa vez que tengo la oportunidad. Paulo Coelho cura con sus palabras y lo admiro profundamente.

  • Its been a week since I have finished this book and its slowly teaching me new things. Unknowingly im applying some different techniques in my work.My dreams have got a frame work now.Im regaining the confidence I had lost. Thank you for giving this book as a gift.

  • este fue el 1° libro que lei completamente… me encanto… refleja el como perseguir un sueño sin importar todos los obstaculos que se tengan que pasar en la vida… de como seguir adelante, sin ver atras, de como el amor yega de una manera inesperada…. es una fuente de inspiracion que me ayudo a seguir leyendo sus libros…
    muchas bendiciones…es un exelente escritor….

  • I was gifted “The Alchemist” and it is a truly inspired classic, which I feel every being should read. I love how the main character didn’t have a name or an identity, aside from being the shepherd. That aspect made wrapping in his skin easier. I have been inspired and agree with the premise, that we can not ignore our hearts nor our destiny, without sacrificing our humanity. I really really love this book.

  • I just finished reading The Alchemist. Truly an amazing book that inspired many thoughts and feelings tI have discounted as foolishness. Being Native American, I could related to much of the symbolism related to nature and spirituality. I am intrigued by knowing that the author is Catholic and his insights about organized religion are thoughts and feelings I’ve had, yet have not explored further out of a duty to my religion. I am interesting in reading The Pilgrim next!

  • NarrativeStructureBDB2

    The structure of the story is definitely different then many other books. I think that the somewhat narrative quality the story takes helps focus the reader on the fact that the story is a fable. The Alchemist’s story structure is different, and I think that one of the indicators of this is the fact that there is very little normal character development. The main point of the story is not supposed to be the main character Santiago, but the underlying message of personal legend.

  • Well, I am a junior in college and I read your book a couple of months ago and could not put it down. I do not do much reading nor do I usually put the time into it. I absolutely love your style of writing. Many times, especially in college, everyone likes to use big words and long analogies to describe basic things. I really felt inspired to truly go for my dreams. The story was so simple that anyone could understand it, yet the message was so powerful! I recommend this book to anyone and everyone! I am forever grateful. Thank-you.

  • Hi,
    Name is Ada from Istanbul, Turkey. I read the Alchemist (Simyaci in Turkish) more than 5 times in several years of my last 13 ages. First two times were very close like one month. It is now enough to thank you forever for this book. Cause it changed my view abou life.

    I can now realize and get the things while I am carrying the spoon.

    I was so lucky to shake hands with you in an exhibition in Istanbul also I had your signature for my Turkish copy of the Alcemist. But unfortunately, – without thinking a while- I presented it to a young boy who loves you and has phsyical disabilities.

    I hope you will visit Turkey again and I hope I will have the chance of having a new signatured copy of the Alchemist.

    Thanks again for this amazing book.

    By the way I read the rest of your books. But still The Alchemist is my number one.

    Regards

  • I thought it was an interesting choice to open up the story with the adaptation of the Narcissus story. This adaptation personifies the lake; the lake weeps for Narcissus because Narcissus notices the water. The prologue emphasizes that the simple act of awareness leads to happiness, which is a theme that is carried throughout the book. It occurs in the King’s story about the boy and his spoon of oil. It is important not just to complete a task, the “marvels of the world” must be noticed as well (32). This story helps Santiago remember to recognize the omens that are along his path to his personal legend. The omens help guide him, protect him, and ensure his happiness.

  • the alchemist is the greatest book ever i love it and paulo coelho you are a legend

  • Amigos de Paulo Coelho:

    Mi historía con este autor empezó con el Alquimista, pasaba una muy fuerte depresión que duro siete años.
    Me sentia muy solo, despreciado … ya no importa de todo aprendí.
    Por el principio del libro creo recordar el pastor le dice: ¿Amigos para que …?
    Y empecé a entusiasmarme con la lectura y lo terminé el mismo día 17/12/1997.
    Después: Manual del Guerrero de la luz. La quinta montaña. Brida. A orillas del río Piedra me senté y lloré.

    Así que muy agradecido al Sr. Paulo Coelho por sus lecciones.

    EA1-ERC
    .gliese.es

  • Mister Coehlo,

    My story with you started a day of February 2008… when the Man of my heart, of my life, suggested me to read the Alchemist.

    I read it; 2 days and I was through. I enjoyed it so much; it is a mix of what I loved in childhood, a good story telling but at the same time its so profound and enriching. An amazing book explaining why that many people read it! I appreciated each single page and I am soon to re-read it but this time in my native language: French.

    My Mum was not satisfied and said I should also read the Fifth Mountain. I did read it. She thought I will be bored after 5 pages but I finished the whole book in 2 days. What it taught me is good; never give up. I also liked this book much, it is awe-inspiring.

    Meanwhile I’ve read ‘Conversations with Paulo Coehlo’ written by Arias and I enjoyed to know and understand what you have been throughout all your life. I guessed while reading the 2 previous books that writing was your therapy and that most of the time it was life experiences put down on paper… It is so close to reality, so down to Earth that I understood somebody must have lived those situations before, indeed you were The One.

    Then later on, Mum came back to me and told me to end my cliches on sex, prostitution and all those taboos by reading 11 minutes. AMAZING! three days it was finished… I had to know the end :)
    I simply loved this book. I believe its among the best book I have ever read and I am now advising it to everyone around. More sales to come :))) My people need to feel the goodness of this book.

    I started then Veronika decide de mourir; very hard for me who does not like needles, injection (who does????!!!) and who was a recent witness of my Grandfather’s agony being shot with tranquilisants each single minute he was disturbing. This remains me this horrible and very hostile hospitals’ environment and also how I hated the bad treatment they give to people including my beloved late Grandpa.
    The end and the moral of this book are as usual amazingly good. I enjoyed it much and in a day I was done reading it.

    I am now into the Zahir and I, so far, am having some difficulties to read it as fast as the other… this story is fascinating therefore it will take me longer.

    All in all, Paulo, you are an amazing writer as well as great person. What I’ve learned through my readings so far is non valuable. Reading your lines everyday cheers me up and cool me down. It also motivates me to work on my thesis, sitting and writing as you often do.

    Keep Going, all have been excellent readings and I am glad my Man put one of your writing on my path because you see, 2 years later I am still on it and enjoying it MUCH!

    Thank you so much,
    I am definitely going to read them all and looking forward for new ones.
    Take Care of yourself,

    L.A.C.

  • I Love the way the book is written, eventhough it’s written in 3rd person, you can connect with the character (Santiago) and feel every emotion he did. It shows that every one has a personal legend and how sometimes we forget about it (although we know we have to find it). this is one of my favorite books ever!!!!

  • The structure is perfect, everything is where it should be. I think that it is interesting that you don’t believe in too much pain, and after pain comes a reward. In life people many times do not see the reward after pain and continue their suffering – plus that thay think that all other people should be alike.

  • Actually, I have felt it is mere a glance to the reality of life in the midst of desires and frustrations. And peoples have to seek out their own treasure where they at now. That may be the pilosophy of the story what we, the readers have to know beyond the magical craftiness of narration of COELHO!

  • A minha opinião…
    É um livro espiritual, que fala sobre o destino, os sonhos. Sobre como neste universo todos nós queremos alcançar algo, muitos de nós com sucesso, outros que se perdem pelo caminho. É um livro que transmite uma positividade e uma energia que nos faz pensar que a única razão porque não conseguimos o que queremos ser ou ter, é porque o único obstáculo para esse sucesso somos nós! É a história de um simples pastor que ousou arriscar para seguir a sua Lenda Pessoal e que ouviu a Linguagem do Mundo, e por mais obstáculos que surgiram, conseguiu concretizar o seu objectivo.
    Neste mundo todos nós somos “ovelhas”, presos por raízes imaginárias, ao nosso canto, no qual nos refugiamos, o qual conhecemos, o qual receamos perder se ousarmos, seguimos em busca do mesmo objectivo e sempre no mesmo lugar. Poucos de nós, podem se denominar de Pastores, que um dia ousaram deixar de ser ovelhas e ver o mundo com outro olhar!

    Gostei muito do livro ;)

  • TENGO CASI TODOS SUS LIBROS…MIS FELICITACIONES… …SIMPLEMENTE ES UNA GRAN ENSEÑANZA , …REFLEXION Y APLENDIZAJE… CADA UNO CON UN MENSAJE MUY ESPECIAL , EN DONDE SIENTO QUE ES CONMIGO EN MUCHOS CASO DE ESTAS LECTURAS …GRACIAS POR EXISTIR !!!…

  • nossa o livro o alquimista foi e ainda é o livro melhor que eu já li em toda minha vida.
    principalmente porque fala em coisas que me interessa:
    alquimia, lenda pessoal,sonhos e muitas coisa que são melhores do que boas.
    eu amo paulo coelho daria minha vida por ele.

  • Apnar boita sudhu galper boi noy eta ekta abhigata ja manushke agia jete udbudha kore dhanyabad eta lekhar janna Kolkata theke from the land of tagore

  • so much;)
    I love you, thank you.

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