Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

Siddhartha

Hermann Hesse with James Langton (Narrator)

4 hours, 9 minutes first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy inspiring reflective medium-paced
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Hermann Hesse's famous and influential novel Siddhartha is perhaps the most important and compelling allegory produced in the last hundred years. Integrating Eastern and Western spiritual traditions with psychoanalysis and philosophy, this strange...

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Moods

reflective 92%
inspiring 70%
hopeful 32%
adventurous 23%
emotional 22%
challenging 20%
relaxing 17%
informative 14%
mysterious 9%
lighthearted 7%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 27%
fast 23%

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: 27% | No: 12% | 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

3.79

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