my first book :)

@abhi285 (159)
India
December 9, 2011 12:52pm CST
first of all i took this book because it was small.once i started reading i couldnt stop. I finished it in one stretch it really got me thinkin. Its an ausm books which really makes sense in our lives. And its ending was just unbelievable.
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eunique317
@eunique317 (347)
• Philippines
15 Dec 11
Hi abhi285! The book as well as the author is popular. The book that I couldn't put down was 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. It was my first time to handle books about magical realism when I read that novel. Another books that I couldn't put down was the Harry Potter series. I read it even in the comfort room, hahaha. I have not read any Paulo Coelho novels yet. I want to read it but I don't have the time right now and I also do not have a copy. So, perhaps, I'll ask my cousin, girl_thinking, to lend me a copy.
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girl_thinking
@girl_thinking (1959)
• Philippines
15 Dec 11
The Alchemist is not mine. I actually borrowed it from Chito and I already returned it to him
inertia4
@inertia4 (27960)
• United States
11 Dec 11
I have read books like that, that I could not put down. Well, I don't remember this book but I will put it on a list of books to read in the future.
inertia4
@inertia4 (27960)
• United States
15 Dec 11
It does sound very interesting.
abhi285
@abhi285 (159)
• India
14 Dec 11
hey it will be worth it :)
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kaichoukebz
@kaichoukebz (1190)
• Philippines
9 Dec 11
Yes, the story of the Alchemist is own inspiring. You can get a lot of moral values in it. The words of Paulo is uplifting and powerful yet understandable. I am very happy to read also this book. This is one of the best book ever. No doubt it sold a lot of copies.
girl_thinking
@girl_thinking (1959)
• Philippines
10 Dec 11
Hello abhi! I also enjoyed "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. I like his style of writing because it is so easy to read and understand. He does not use "big" and "technical" words. I got inspired by this book after reading it. It makes me want to really follow and do something about my dream. You may also want to try reading his other books. I also enjoyed "Veronica Decides to Die", and "By the River Piedra I sat down and Wept". I will for sure try some of his other stories. His stories are just so inspiring
abhi285
@abhi285 (159)
• India
14 Dec 11
i just now started with the book PIDERA finished few pages i think paulo coelho has kept his standard in this book. But this one seems more of a romantic kind of book. :)
girl_thinking
@girl_thinking (1959)
• Philippines
15 Dec 11
Oh yes, this story is a romantic one and a bit tragic if I remember it right. Reading Paulo Coelho's books makes me nostalgic for some reason I am glad you appreciate my response
richric
@richric (16)
• Estonia
9 Dec 11
What is the book called? Would like to know more about it.
Just an Ordinary Owl?
@owlwings (43910)
• Cambridge, England
9 Dec 11
Look at the Interest it's posted in and the tag.
abhi285
@abhi285 (159)
• India
10 Dec 11
the alchemist ,its about a person pursuing his dream. he sets of in search of a treasure which he saw in his dream and things he comes across his journey is written in the book. Its really inspiring with all the decisions he had to make rather than givin up.
DeeMarte
@DeeMarte (8)
• Philippines
22 Aug 12
If you enjoyed this book then you would probably enjoy too "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint Exupery. It has the same tone, pace, and general feel to it. These are just some of the books that is definitely better as a book than as film/movie.