The Alchemist

[London Geezer]

Anyone read this book by Paulo Coelho?

I just finished it, after a colleague of mine practically forced me to read it, it took me about 2 days, very short, but DAMN i enjoyed it!!! One of the best stories i've ever read, and throughout the whole book, since the beginning, i was wondering why the hell this has never been made into a movie, it has so so much potential.

For anyone who hasn't read it, please do, it's very short, 180 odd pages, and it is an absolutely lovely magical story.

 

[digitalwanderer]

Sell me on it, give me some teaser info.

 

[London Geezer]

Sell me on it, give me some teaser info.

You really need to read it, the story is rather simple so there is no point of seeling you on that. It's a book that will let you think about your destiny, your dreams, what you have achieved in your life, and whether you are actually working to realise your dream or not.
It's a very feel-good book.
And totally magical in the way it is presented.
Very commercial now (bit less than 30 million copies sold i think) but it is one book that has to be read.

 

[Diplo]

I've seen the play of the same name by Ben Johnson at the Royal Shakespeare Company, but I doubt it's the same thing

 

[London Geezer]

I've seen the play of the same name by Ben Johnson at the Royal Shakespeare Company, but I doubt it's the same thing

Might be, what was the story?

 

[Diplo]

Might be, what was the story?

Well, Jonson wrote his play in the 1600's. You can read it online at http://www.levity.com/alchemy/jn-alch0.html I guess you'd call it a comedy-farce in the Shakespearian vain.

 

[London Geezer]

Might be, what was the story?

Well, Jonson wrote his play in the 1600's. You can read it online at http://www.levity.com/alchemy/jn-alch0.html I guess you'd call it a comedy-farce in the Shakespearian vain.

Oh... So, no, it's not the same thing

 

[vb]

AFAIK it is a (hollywood) project to make a movie out of it.

But don't get your hopes up regarding Coelho, I got bored after my second one. same style

 

[vb]

http://www.murphsplace.com/crowe/alchemist.html

http://movies.go.com/moviesdynamic/movies/movie?id=627845