outofrange reviewed The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
"My Heart Is Afraid that it will have to suffer," the boy told the alchemist …
Review of 'The Alchemist' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
As a parable this felt a little over-idealized and preachy to me, while the part of my brain that craves this kind of story gobbled it right up. No harm done, and possibly some inspiration despite my skepticism.