2.66k reviews for:

Demian

Hermann Hesse

4.05 AVERAGE

sacali's review against another edition

4.5

challenging reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: N/A

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

mau06's review against another edition

2.5

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

juliasouto's review against another edition

4.5

emotional 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

earthisti's review against another edition

5.0

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It’s always interesting to me how author’s life and interests interlace with their works. This author just happens to have some similar interests to me and experiences that intrigue me.

dearramonaa's review against another edition

4.5

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

ariadnalucas's review against another edition

5.0

reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

saeide's review against another edition

3.0

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وقتی ما از یک نفر متنفریم، چیزی از چهره‌ی او ما را متنفر می‌کند که در درون خود ماست. آنچه که در درون ما نباشد نخواهد توانست ما را تحریک کند.

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anuradha10's review against another edition

5.0

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It took me a long time to finish this slim volume. I had picked it up as a reprieve between endless bouts of studying, a little Classic that I could quickly devour. Instead, each chapter evoked so much introspection and emotion that I could only savour it in the tiniest bites. Surprisingly progressive, on matters like sex, war, world religions. Many "great" books of yesteryear can't bear scrutiny from modern eyes (and perhaps they shouldn't have to) but this one can. Hesse sounds fatalistic at times yet urges the reader to be their best selves. Many layers, Biblical and political references abound. Ultimately an uplifting novel dealing with inner turmoil.

krice1147's review against another edition

4.5

challenging hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

alicianh's review against another edition

3.0

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3.5