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Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

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alihashemah's review against another edition

4.0

This is a straightforward journey story. Taking a person 'Siddhartha' from naive idealism, to obnoxious wisdom, to decadence and finally arriving at a point of awareness of it all. last chapter, where it sums up the approach of the story is simply beautiful.

ariskat's review against another edition

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inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

discocactus's review against another edition

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reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

wishknots's review against another edition

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1.0

I wanted to learn more about Sidhartha, thought this book might be inspiring. He treated people around him like disposable cretins. He was a pretentious idiot and I hated him. I'm too irritated to give this book a better worded review. Such a disappointment.

salman_israr's review against another edition

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4.0

An allegory of the circle of life, a tale of the spiritual journey. Interesting.

hmerwin13's review against another edition

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reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Interesting journey from thinking to feeling. Enjoyable and contains lessons and wisdom. Still cannot reconcile a white man writing from the perspective of an Indian man…