The Alchemist
- NYT bestseller · 6 weeks on the list, peaked at #5
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About the book
The Alchemist is a novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho which was first published in 1988. Originally written in Portuguese, it became a widely translated international bestseller. The story follows Santiago, a shepherd boy, in his journey across North Africa to the Egyptian pyramids after he dreams of finding treasure there. It has since been translated into more than 65 languages and has sold more than 150 million copies worldwide.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.2 across 4,078 ratings. With that many, the reader vote carries 96% of the weight and the score stays at 7.2 — the Fantasy average of 8.0 barely moves it.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 7.1 | 3.6K | 89% |
| Open Library | 7.6 | 467 | 12% |
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