Demian: The Story Of A Youth by Hermann Hesse

Demian: The Story Of A Youth

Hermann Hesse

90 pages • first pub 1919 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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Originally published in 1919 under the pseudonym of the narrator of the story, Herman Hesse's "Demian" is the coming of age story of its principal character "Emil Sinclair." The struggle of Emil is one of self-awareness. A principal theme that cou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,533 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
dark 42%
mysterious 42%
challenging 41%
emotional 29%
inspiring 28%
tense 12%
hopeful 8%
sad 8%
adventurous 7%
informative 5%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 38%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.06

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