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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
reflective
fast-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
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-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
Beautiful serene book, does not state anything new although, it has a light refreshing air to it.
Would be 5 stars if at times it did not feel like the author attempts at dumbing down profound ideas into fun-sized philosophical remarks instead. It felt like this was a children’s philosophy book, not in a bad way, but when compared to other works (Sartre, De Beauvoir, etc.) it falls short. Maybe it’s because it was very positive it almost felt naive and childish? but also some of the tones in the writing felt like it was belittling the reader’s intellect.
That aside, I loved this book. Excited to reread it at a time where I can read it in one sitting.
Would be 5 stars if at times it did not feel like the author attempts at dumbing down profound ideas into fun-sized philosophical remarks instead. It felt like this was a children’s philosophy book, not in a bad way, but when compared to other works (Sartre, De Beauvoir, etc.) it falls short. Maybe it’s because it was very positive it almost felt naive and childish? but also some of the tones in the writing felt like it was belittling the reader’s intellect.
That aside, I loved this book. Excited to reread it at a time where I can read it in one sitting.
This book came at a time in my life when I needed it a lot. I'm normally not into philosophical texts or novels, so imagine my surprise when I finished the audiobook and just sat there with a smile on my face and a sense of relief.
It started off slowly telling the life of Siddhartha, and I was unimpressed. More to the point, I was bored and regretting my decision to tackle this novel. But when Siddhartha abandoned the ascetics and sets out on his own, I started being able to finally connect with him and wonder what his next steps would be.
Other folks have mentioned this, but the strength of Hesse's writing is his simplicity. Anyone could read this book and understand the concept. And yet, it could mean something different to anyone who reads it.
It started off slowly telling the life of Siddhartha, and I was unimpressed. More to the point, I was bored and regretting my decision to tackle this novel. But when Siddhartha abandoned the ascetics and sets out on his own, I started being able to finally connect with him and wonder what his next steps would be.
Other folks have mentioned this, but the strength of Hesse's writing is his simplicity. Anyone could read this book and understand the concept. And yet, it could mean something different to anyone who reads it.
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
ESSENTIAL. I prescribe this book to everyone with means to go and obtain it.
wow just wowowow someone PLEASE hook me up with more hesse
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emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated