Alchemist

Unabridged
Author: Paulo Coelho
Narrator: Jeremy Irons
Genres: Fiction
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Date: April 2001
Length: 4 hours, 30 minutes
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Overview

Audio version of the fable about following your dream. Running time 3 hours.

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A good read

by Anonymous
  • Book Rating: 4/5

The Alchemist

by Lorna
  • Book Rating: 2/5

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A good read

Written by Anonymous from San Ramon, CA on August 25th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

A different read from your average book. I enjoyed both the story and the lessons.

The Alchemist

Written by Lorna from Silver Spring, MD on August 12th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 2/5

The story was "cute" and easy to listen to. However, instead of finding it thought provoking, it felt like the author had a message and was just picking this medium. Since I don't believe everything happens for a reason, the book was ultimately disappointing despite the precise British enunciation of the narrator and the fable of a sheep herder.

The Alchemist

Written by Steve Y on May 22nd, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

This one was different. It reads like an ancient tale, a fable, or a time honored story passed from generation to generation. The simplicity of the words made the lessons easy to discern. It seemed to me almost a ressurection story of sorts, and it made many Biblical references as examples through the teaching of the shepherd. It was not your typical read, but it was a nice diversion and an interesting opportunity for introspection of one's own personal legend.

Not as expected

Written by Erin A. from Bartlesville, OK on April 29th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 2/5

I was really disappointed with this read. I have heard a lot about it and was excited to hear it. I don't even really remember it to well...it was too long and drawn out and couldn't hold my attention. I kept wanting it to be over with so I could move onto the next book. Big disappointment!

Beautiful Story

Written by Anonymous on April 20th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I am very conservative with my five star ratings and this is one of only two books that warranted this rating for me. It was a spiritual story, beautiful and very human. I felt as if I were there, looking on in this young man's journey to discover his personal legend. It also created a curiosity in me over what my personal legend is or will be. Excellent. I would readily listen to this book again.

The Alchemist

Written by Anonymous from Robbinsville, NJ on March 28th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 3/5

I was not impressed by this book. The main character is likable, but the book was slow and I was disappointed in the ending. Without giving anything away, the book could have ended sooner and I would have appreciated its premise more. I guess I am more into thrillers while in the car.

The Alchemist

Written by Anonymous from Dallas, TX on March 22nd, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Wonderful historical novel about the journey into the greatest wisdom a human can gather.

The Alchemist

Written by alebaro on February 20th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Excellent! Beautiful story read by a wonderfully soothing Mr. Irons.

Enjoyed it very much

Written by Anonymous on January 23rd, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

This book was very easy to listen to and really made me stop and remember things I had forgotten. Very good when you are like a hamster running endlessly from work to home and back again.

The Alchemist

Written by Arlene on January 14th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Jeremy Irons did a wonderful job reading this book. The story itself was simple, yet captivating.

Selected Reviews

A good read

by Anonymous
  • Book Rating: 4/5

The Alchemist

by Lorna
  • Book Rating: 2/5

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