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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
Got into it not knowing if I would enjoy this book, as it is when I finally decide to read a classic. But I can now say this is now one of my favorite books of all time.
I had fun reading this book. So here I am, writing a review like 10 days after I read it but hey- better late than never! Funny thing is I'm almost at the end of Murakami so, yeah I'm quite late with this review.
For me, this was the psychological book. One of those that makes us you think about the life you know.Religion, sexuality, life, death, even your own mirror reflection. It's written in the way that you can read it easy but no everyone can understand, who knows maybe even I didn't get the point but I think I did. So it's safe to say that this is a book you read between the lines.
The idea of reading this book came to me by listening to BTS album "Wings", an album based on this book. Dark concept searching for both angel and demon in you was something I liked right away so I knew that it's the right choice for me and I was right.
Overall I liked this book and I strongly recommend.
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SRB:
Čitanje ove knjige je bilo krajnje ineresantno iskustvo. Ali evo mene pišem recenziju 10 dana kasnije-iskreno mogla sam da požurim ali nisam se nešto opterećivala. Već završavam Murakamija pa je smešno što ovoliko kasno pišem no dobro-bolje ikad nego nikad.
Doživela sam Demijena kao psihološku knjigu. Knjigu koja te tera da misliš o mnogim stvarima. Religija, seksualna orjentacija, život, smrt, čak i o tvom odrazu u ogledalu. Napisana je tako da se lagano čita ali ono što je činjenica da ne može svako lako da je shvati, moraš da uđeš u sam koncept toga šta je "pisac hteo da kaže". Zato mogu da napišem da je Demijen knjiga koja se čita između redova.
Ideju da pročitam ovo delo dobila sam slušajući BTS album Wings koji se bazira na Haseovom delu u najvećoj meri. Mračan koncept traženja demona i anđela u sebi mi se odmah dopao pa sam znala da će mi se i knjiga dopasti, što je bio slučaj.
Generalni zaključak je da je ovo jedna od boljih knjiga koje sam pročitala i jako mi se dopala.
For me, this was the psychological book. One of those that makes us you think about the life you know.Religion, sexuality, life, death, even your own mirror reflection. It's written in the way that you can read it easy but no everyone can understand, who knows maybe even I didn't get the point but I think I did. So it's safe to say that this is a book you read between the lines.
The idea of reading this book came to me by listening to BTS album "Wings", an album based on this book. Dark concept searching for both angel and demon in you was something I liked right away so I knew that it's the right choice for me and I was right.
Overall I liked this book and I strongly recommend.
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SRB:
Čitanje ove knjige je bilo krajnje ineresantno iskustvo. Ali evo mene pišem recenziju 10 dana kasnije-iskreno mogla sam da požurim ali nisam se nešto opterećivala. Već završavam Murakamija pa je smešno što ovoliko kasno pišem no dobro-bolje ikad nego nikad.
Doživela sam Demijena kao psihološku knjigu. Knjigu koja te tera da misliš o mnogim stvarima. Religija, seksualna orjentacija, život, smrt, čak i o tvom odrazu u ogledalu. Napisana je tako da se lagano čita ali ono što je činjenica da ne može svako lako da je shvati, moraš da uđeš u sam koncept toga šta je "pisac hteo da kaže". Zato mogu da napišem da je Demijen knjiga koja se čita između redova.
Ideju da pročitam ovo delo dobila sam slušajući BTS album Wings koji se bazira na Haseovom delu u najvećoj meri. Mračan koncept traženja demona i anđela u sebi mi se odmah dopao pa sam znala da će mi se i knjiga dopasti, što je bio slučaj.
Generalni zaključak je da je ovo jedna od boljih knjiga koje sam pročitala i jako mi se dopala.
DNF @ 53%
I read the first 100 pages and I thought that was it, only to realize that I had another 100 more pages to go. No thanks. I'm not going to finish this. I hate everything about this book. I don't care about whatever the hell Sinclair was discussing with Demian. God, morality, sexuality, whatever. I genuinely have no idea what they were talking about most of the time and I certainly don't care about that stuff at all. And I specially don't care about Sinclair's life and what was happening to him.
I read the first 100 pages and I thought that was it, only to realize that I had another 100 more pages to go. No thanks. I'm not going to finish this. I hate everything about this book. I don't care about whatever the hell Sinclair was discussing with Demian. God, morality, sexuality, whatever. I genuinely have no idea what they were talking about most of the time and I certainly don't care about that stuff at all. And I specially don't care about Sinclair's life and what was happening to him.
medium-paced
I really liked the writing, but my god this book was so incredibly slow. Could not for the life of me get into this book.
"Cuando alguien que de verdad necesita algo lo encuentra, no es la casualidad quien se lo procura, sino él mismo. Su propio deseo y su propia necesidad lo conducen a ello."
Este libro es la historia de un joven que va "cayendo" en lo malo que hay en el mundo, alejándose de su mundo bueno, de aquel que la religión le ha dado.
Conforme va creciendo, Sinclair se enfrenta a la realidad de la vida, nos muestra cómo pierde la inocencia y cómo su destino va cambiando poco a poco, desviándose de lo que imagino que sería a sus 10 años. Conocemos que, para lograr nuestro destino, necesitamos tomar lo bueno y lo malo, ya que son lo que nos definen como personas, no podemos vivir solamente de lo bueno, porque eso nos hace ignorar todo lo que está mal, por lo tanto, no hacemos nada para cambiarlo. Nos enseña que el amor viene en distintas formas y que este no sólo nos consume, también nos transforma para bien, que no está mal tener malos pensamientos, pero el qué hacemos con ellos, nos define como personas o Monstruos.
Me pareció un libro interesante y el final me sorprendió bastante, no es una casualidad la guía que Demian es para Sinclair, y creo que toma muy bien camino desde la infancia hasta la muerte de una persona, el cómo las creencias nos ayudan a ver el mundo de diferente forma y cómo somos dueños de nuestro propio destino.
Este libro es la historia de un joven que va "cayendo" en lo malo que hay en el mundo, alejándose de su mundo bueno, de aquel que la religión le ha dado.
Conforme va creciendo, Sinclair se enfrenta a la realidad de la vida, nos muestra cómo pierde la inocencia y cómo su destino va cambiando poco a poco, desviándose de lo que imagino que sería a sus 10 años. Conocemos que, para lograr nuestro destino, necesitamos tomar lo bueno y lo malo, ya que son lo que nos definen como personas, no podemos vivir solamente de lo bueno, porque eso nos hace ignorar todo lo que está mal, por lo tanto, no hacemos nada para cambiarlo. Nos enseña que el amor viene en distintas formas y que este no sólo nos consume, también nos transforma para bien, que no está mal tener malos pensamientos, pero el qué hacemos con ellos, nos define como personas o Monstruos.
Me pareció un libro interesante y el final me sorprendió bastante, no es una casualidad la guía que Demian es para Sinclair, y creo que toma muy bien camino desde la infancia hasta la muerte de una persona, el cómo las creencias nos ayudan a ver el mundo de diferente forma y cómo somos dueños de nuestro propio destino.
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
reflective
slow-paced
dark
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
EN: How I missed the clarity and depth of Hermann Hesse! I was hoping for a revival of my experience with "Steppenwolf" – and I can say my wish was fulfilled. Now comes one more book I'll always recommend.
"Demian" (1919) is the coming-of-age story of Emil Sinclair – a middle class schoolboy who (un)consciously sets himself on a journey of self-discovery and individuation. In his struggles to make meaning and take position in a pre-I World War arena, someone offers company and guidance – the enigmatic Max Demian. What follows is a simple, but rich exposition of thoughts, situations and challenges that was very hard for me not to be affected by – intelectually and emotionally.
I'd stop at a lot of paragraphs to process the 1001 reflections they inspired. The book is filled with imaginative, but comprehensible explorations of concepts Hesse borrowed from psychoanalyst Carl Jung – to my delight. I have nothing to criticise – to me, this is flawless piece of art, to which I hope to return soon.
— Jo. 🐞🍀
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PT: Quantas saudades já tinha da clareza e profundidade de Hermann Hesse! Esperava um retorno à minha experiência com "O Lobo das Estepes" – e posso dizer que a leitura satisfez os meus desejos. Cá vem mais uma das minhas recomendações eternas.
"Demian" (1919) é a história da juventude de Emil Sinclair – um estudante de classe média que (in)conscientemente se presta a uma jornada de autodescoberta e individuação. Nos seus esforços para atribuir sentido e assumir uma posição numa arena pré-I Guerra Mundial, alguém oferece-lhe companhia e orientação – o enigmático Max Demian. Segue-se uma exposição simples, mas rica de pensamentos, situações e desafios pela qual foi muito difícil não ser afectada – intelectual e emocionalmente.
Parei em vários parágrafos para processar as 1001 reflexões que inspiravam. O livro está repleto de explorações imaginativas, mas compreensíveis, de conceitos que Hesse apreendeu do psicanalista Carl Jung – para meu deleite. Não tenho nada a criticar – o livro é, para mim, uma obra de arte impecável, à qual espero voltar em breve.
— Jo. 🐞🍀
"Demian" (1919) is the coming-of-age story of Emil Sinclair – a middle class schoolboy who (un)consciously sets himself on a journey of self-discovery and individuation. In his struggles to make meaning and take position in a pre-I World War arena, someone offers company and guidance – the enigmatic Max Demian. What follows is a simple, but rich exposition of thoughts, situations and challenges that was very hard for me not to be affected by – intelectually and emotionally.
I'd stop at a lot of paragraphs to process the 1001 reflections they inspired. The book is filled with imaginative, but comprehensible explorations of concepts Hesse borrowed from psychoanalyst Carl Jung – to my delight. I have nothing to criticise – to me, this is flawless piece of art, to which I hope to return soon.
— Jo. 🐞🍀
–#–#–#–
PT: Quantas saudades já tinha da clareza e profundidade de Hermann Hesse! Esperava um retorno à minha experiência com "O Lobo das Estepes" – e posso dizer que a leitura satisfez os meus desejos. Cá vem mais uma das minhas recomendações eternas.
"Demian" (1919) é a história da juventude de Emil Sinclair – um estudante de classe média que (in)conscientemente se presta a uma jornada de autodescoberta e individuação. Nos seus esforços para atribuir sentido e assumir uma posição numa arena pré-I Guerra Mundial, alguém oferece-lhe companhia e orientação – o enigmático Max Demian. Segue-se uma exposição simples, mas rica de pensamentos, situações e desafios pela qual foi muito difícil não ser afectada – intelectual e emocionalmente.
Parei em vários parágrafos para processar as 1001 reflexões que inspiravam. O livro está repleto de explorações imaginativas, mas compreensíveis, de conceitos que Hesse apreendeu do psicanalista Carl Jung – para meu deleite. Não tenho nada a criticar – o livro é, para mim, uma obra de arte impecável, à qual espero voltar em breve.
— Jo. 🐞🍀