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Demian

Hermann Hesse

4.05 AVERAGE

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
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
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

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.
dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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

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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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.
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

3.5