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Siddhartha

Hermann Hesse

3.83 AVERAGE

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

there were countless times reading this that i had to actually physically remind myself that this was written by a german man in 1922, and not someone from india/another buddhist/hindu practicing country. it was truly that good. 
hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced
informative inspiring reflective slow-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
informative inspiring reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
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DID NOT FINISH: 76%

I felt the pace was slow but I hope to come back to it because it was recommended by someone I trust
reflective slow-paced

Really genuine short story. There’s an interesting appeal to the mystical nature of the story. The story of the Enlightenment of Siddartha is a great narrative. It is also really easy to read 5/5

I hated this book until the last two sections: 'Om' and 'Govinda'; and then I loved it. I wish I could explain more, but just as Siddhartha says, "Words do not express thoughts very well. They always become a little different immediately they are expressed, a little distorted, a little foolish." The linguist, I think, must be wise beyond what 'wisdom' can even define.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes