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122 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811200684
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 17 January 1957
Description
Written in a prose of almost biblical simplicity and beauty, it is the story of a soul's long quest in search of he ultimate answer to the enigma of man's role on this earth. As a youth, the young Indian Siddhartha meets the Buddha but cannot be c...
Community Reviews Summary of 33,123 reviews
Moods
inspiring 70%
hopeful 32%
adventurous 23%
emotional 22%
challenging 21%
relaxing 17%
informative 14%
mysterious 9%
lighthearted 7%
sad 3%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Death, Suicide attemptModerate
Sexual content, Death of parentMinor
Pregnancy
122 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811200684
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 17 January 1957
Description
Written in a prose of almost biblical simplicity and beauty, it is the story of a soul's long quest in search of he ultimate answer to the enigma of man's role on this earth. As a youth, the young Indian Siddhartha meets the Buddha but cannot be c...
Community Reviews Summary of 33,123 reviews
Moods
inspiring 70%
hopeful 32%
adventurous 23%
emotional 22%
challenging 21%
relaxing 17%
informative 14%
mysterious 9%
lighthearted 7%
sad 3%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Death, Suicide attemptModerate
Sexual content, Death of parentMinor
Pregnancy