A lot of people hate it. I liked it. For the grumps on this thread, I do not have any "Live, laugh, love" signs in my house. And I am not a beginning reader. I have been reading all my life and often read classics.

Is The Alchemist my favorite book? No, but I enjoyed it. It has a whimsical, magical flavor to it that I enjoyed. And I like the way the story comes full circle in the end.