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poffli 's review for:
Steppenwolf
by Hermann Hesse
I think the book is among the better ones of Hermann Hesse.
As per usual with Hesse, it deals with a protagonist, that has a dichotomic character problem, which can be quickly summarised as animality/ instinct versus intellect.
In this novel the protagonist deals with something that reads to me like social isolation due to borderline personality disorder as well as severe depression.
I like the artisticity and the darkness of the book.
It is definitely more interesting to read, than it is fun in the traditional sense.
I would recommend the book to people, who have no affliction with suicidal thoughts, or drug abuse, since both are glossed over by the narrator and protagonist as solutions to their personal problems.
As per usual with Hesse, it deals with a protagonist, that has a dichotomic character problem, which can be quickly summarised as animality/ instinct versus intellect.
In this novel the protagonist deals with something that reads to me like social isolation due to borderline personality disorder as well as severe depression.
I like the artisticity and the darkness of the book.
It is definitely more interesting to read, than it is fun in the traditional sense.
I would recommend the book to people, who have no affliction with suicidal thoughts, or drug abuse, since both are glossed over by the narrator and protagonist as solutions to their personal problems.