The Alchemist

A Fable About Following Your Dream

De: Paulo Coelho

Narrado por: Jeremy Irons

Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. This story, dazzling in its simplicity and wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an Alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles along the way But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a meditation on the treasures found within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, the story of Santiago is art eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts.©1988 Paulo Coelho (P)2005 HarperCollins Publishers

Reseñas de la Crítica

"The story has the comic charm, dramatic tension and psychological intensity of a fairy tale, but it's full of specific wisdom as well, about becoming self-empowered, overcoming depression, and believing in dreams." (Publishers Weekly)

"It is short, but certainly packs a wallop. What makes the story even better is Jeremy Irons's unforgettable narration.... Irons's voice is crystal clear, and every word is given its own starring role in the text. He creates wondrous characters, male and female, that stay with us." (AudioFile)

Enduring and Peaceful

This modern parable is a beautifully simple tale, beautifully read by Jeremy Irons. If you've read this before, then you won't be disappointed by this production. If you've not read it before, then do yourself a favour and listen to it now. Yes, it has a deep religious undercurrent, but you can take that in or just be swept along on the top of the wave of poetic language. So graceful. So peaceful. Truly enduring.

Jeremy Irons brings the book to life

Where does The Alchemist rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

For fiction, this book ranks in the top 20. I only wish there were sequels!

Who was your favorite character and why?

The shepherd boy... because even though I don't herd sheep, I have dreams too.

Which character – as performed by Jeremy Irons – was your favorite?

Melchizedek

Any additional comments?

I wanted to curl up on the couch next to Uncle Jeremy and have him tell me more and more... What is it about the voice of Jeremy Irons? He did a fantastic job with the various characters.

Metaphor of Life

Loved reading the book years ago, but loved it even more listening to it narrated by Jeremy Irons! Lovely heartwarming story.♥️💖💋

Jeremy Irons made this read all the more magical.

An amazing story about realizing your mission in life. Uplifiting and full of light - a lesson from the SOUL of the Universe! Jeremy Irons made this audio book doubly special to me. His voice brings me comfort and captivates.

Spiritual but not religious or preachy

What did you love best about The Alchemist?

Made me want to keep listening. Filled with inspiring thoughts but also an really good story. I love the British narrator too, such a nice change from so many of the harsh American accents of many Audible books.

Expected more

great story and narration... just had higher expectations based on other reviews and top lists this one made

Special Book

Sitting by the pool, I wanted something to inspire me for 2020. Perfect length and interesting story.

Beautiful example of how we should live

Loved this. Beautiful example of how we should live our lives. it has a ton of quotables.

Good

A self help tale based on superstition and fairy tales. One of my must reads.

MUSIC TO MY SOUL

Meaningful messages that are easy to digest in an adventurous and fun way. Hands down, Would recommend. I will remember this read for the great and simply beautiful way it speaks to the heart & mind of your inner child and your conscienceness.