Mar 17, 2018SPPL_Vio rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a lovely, simple fable about a young shepherd in search of treasure, and, in a larger way, his "personal legend." You may read it for its literary value; it is replete with gorgeous imagery, beautiful dialogue, religious allusions, and allegory. You may read it for its esoteric philosophy. Or both.
The core of the story's philosophy is this: "when you really want something to happen, the whole universe will conspire so that your wish comes true." Whether or not this is true is up to you, dear reader.
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