Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

Siddhartha

Hermann Hesse with Susan Bernofsky (Translator), Tom Robbins (Contributor)

129 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy inspiring reflective medium-paced
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Though set in a place and time far removed from the Germany of 1922, the year of the book’s debut, the novel is infused with the sensibilities of Hermann Hesse’s time, synthesizing disparate philosophies–Eastern religions, Jungian archetypes, West...

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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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