The Alchemist

Paulo Coelho

12 people recommended it in 7 threads, 2007–2024.

3 commenters pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 3 recommendations
• Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same as before? 2020 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: What are your favorite books? I'm bored 2014 · 2 recommendations
• Ask YC: favorite books 2007 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read? 2024 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Best books you read in the past decade? 2019 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What's one book that changed your life? 2018 · 1 recommendation