Is The Alchemist a self help book?

Although it's considered a novel, while reading it, I could not avoid thinking and feeling as self help instructions were enwrapped in a story. Of course, I would like to hear your opinion. Can this book be considered self help? P.S. I loved it 😍

Although it's considered a novel, while reading it, I could not avoid thinking and feeling as self help instructions were enwrapped in a story. Of course, I would like to hear your opinion. Can this book be considered self help? P.S. I loved it 😍