I love it and probably because I didn't look for deep meaning from it. My biggest lesson from it was that sometimes what you're seeking is already with you and you don't have to look do hard to find it. A few phrases from it help to keep momentum when I feel low. For example, if you really want something, the universe conspires in your favour towards it, this keeps you working towards your dreams. I was a book nerd and I don't get time to read as much as I used to, but I loved Alchemist.