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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
"For awakened human beings, there was no obligation—none, none, none at all—except this: to search for yourself, become sure of yourself, feel your way forward along your own path, wherever it led."
A true masterpiece that lives up to every swoon written about it.
A true masterpiece that lives up to every swoon written about it.
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
This is my second reading of Demian. Now as well as then, I like the spirituality without relating to the religious. I am not coming of age as I was when I first read this, but there still remains that meaningful quality. I have never quite fit in with society and that I am always on the search for something ineffable. This has not changed in the 20 years since I read this and it's dubious that it will change ever. This is how I relate to the main character and how I would understand the deep connection he feels towards Demian. This book is a thin tendril of a connection to all those like me.
challenging
dark
medium-paced
challenging
dark
medium-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
I think I just don’t understand enough about bible stories to be able to appreciate this
The 2nd time through this one was a very different experience for me. I still enjoyed it but not as much as before.
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
My Herman Hesse favorite, helps you get a new entirely point of view of life. Definetively worth it.
This is objectively a better book than a one star read. However when I was reading I felt either nothing at all or a deep loathing for this book. Therefore 2 stars