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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
Damn, what a book. Next time, I shall read this intoxicated.
This book really pushed me to tune even more into the importance of intrinsic values over extrinsic. Being enlightened doesnt require deprivation and an impoverished life, but just living in balance and understanding free of judgement. To judge is so human, but going past judgments and being open-minded is key to being happy. I wish to relay what Ive learned from this book (one of the key times Ive learned TRULY important things from reading a novel) to others and keep it constant in my life. What a powerful and fantastic read.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
There are concepts in this book which have stayed with me for a long time. It is elegantly written. At times I was frustrated by the hero's poor decisions and the pace.
slow-paced
adventurous
relaxing
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
I enjoyed reading about Siddhartha's spiritual journey to Enlightenment: his rejection of teachings, subjection to vices (although perhaps not murder like Dorian Gray?), and trust of actions over words. To me, his greatest teacher was the courtesan Kamala, who makes him wonder whether he can love.
Good book. just in time too.
Hermann Hesse is always nice.
Hermann Hesse is always nice.