The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

I read the book finally. I'm feeling just too spooked out right now to comment on it. A lot has been said on the book anyway. The messages are the same. Every religion has texts on similar lines. Yet, for those who haven't read it yet, its a very small delightful book. No harm in giving it a shot even if this sort of genre isn't exactly your taste.

A few lines I liked apart from the much touted 'The universe conspires to give you what you want':

• When you possess great treasures within you, and try to tell others of them, seldom are you believed.
• Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself.
• Every search begins with beginner's luck and every search ends with the victors being severely tested. The boy remembered an old proverb from his country, 'The darkest hour of the night came just before the dawn'.
• You must understand that true love never keeps a man from pursuing his destiny.
• "Maktub"
• Everything in life is an omen
  

PS: Almost everytime I have enjoyed reading a book, I have bought it without intention, purely by chance. Omen!? This time to merely complete the transaction in Rs.100, on a pavement of Mumbai. Hope the other book I bought with an intention wont be a disappointment!