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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
I've read this book twice. Why did I say that at the beginning? Because I've never read a book twice before! I don't have to say that I loved it, do I? I won't and I can't say that Herman Hesse's views on Nirvana, Life, etc. are perfect. But, when you read Siddhartha, when you really read it, you'll see. I've found similar philosophical views among many other great writers. The exact things written in Siddhartha may not be true for you, but the idea, the concept, is baffling. I cannot explain it in words, it can only be felt. You have to break it down to bits, only then you'll see the meaning. Just as Siddhartha says, wisdom cannot be passed on.
There are many things in the book which I didn't like. But, nothing is perfect. I feel some kind of peace when I read this book. I may not be able to achieve Nirvana, but I'd love to be able to listen. To be able to listen like Vasudeva, Oh! There might be many things about Siddhartha (the character) which you won't like. But, that makes him human. It was well thought out. All the faults of Siddhartha are there to remind you that he is a human.
There are many things in the book which I didn't like. But, nothing is perfect. I feel some kind of peace when I read this book. I may not be able to achieve Nirvana, but I'd love to be able to listen. To be able to listen like Vasudeva, Oh! There might be many things about Siddhartha (the character) which you won't like. But, that makes him human. It was well thought out. All the faults of Siddhartha are there to remind you that he is a human.
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Highly reflective and philosophical. I don’t think it’s a book for everyone but it does make you reflect on life’s purpose and meaning.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
challenging
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Muy wen libro, léanlo porfavor
“Por la meditación profunda puede el hombre evadirse del tiempo, considerar como simultáneo todo lo que ha sido, lo que es y lo que será en el futuro, y como todo es perfecto, todo es Brahma. Y por ello digo que lo que es, está bien; y todo me es igual: la muerte o la vida, el pecado o la santidad, la prudencia o la locura. Todo debe ser así; únicamente me cabe aceptarlo, quererlo, comprenderlo con amor. (…) tremendo dolor costóme amar el mundo verdadero, no confundirlo con aquel mundo imaginario deseado por mí ni con el género de perfección que mi espíritu se representaba. Aprendí a tomarlo tal cual es, amarlo y a ser parte de él.” (163)
“Por la meditación profunda puede el hombre evadirse del tiempo, considerar como simultáneo todo lo que ha sido, lo que es y lo que será en el futuro, y como todo es perfecto, todo es Brahma. Y por ello digo que lo que es, está bien; y todo me es igual: la muerte o la vida, el pecado o la santidad, la prudencia o la locura. Todo debe ser así; únicamente me cabe aceptarlo, quererlo, comprenderlo con amor. (…) tremendo dolor costóme amar el mundo verdadero, no confundirlo con aquel mundo imaginario deseado por mí ni con el género de perfección que mi espíritu se representaba. Aprendí a tomarlo tal cual es, amarlo y a ser parte de él.” (163)
challenging
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced