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A review by teeclecticreads
Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
challenging
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I did a listen-a-thon to this on the Audrey app it was the perfect way to set the tone for my September. Siddhartha is a deeply introspective novel about the search for enlightenment and inner peace.
I love that there was the inclusion of a period where Siddhartha loses his way on his spiritual journey and gets involved in the world of capitalism, materialism and lust. It just reminded me that he was just as human with human desires as the rest of us, but he also eventually found his way.
Then the latter half I think was the most profound section of the novel. Him meeting the ferryman and gaining such great lessons about life and dealing with change. This is a book I’d recommend to everyone to read.
I love that there was the inclusion of a period where Siddhartha loses his way on his spiritual journey and gets involved in the world of capitalism, materialism and lust. It just reminded me that he was just as human with human desires as the rest of us, but he also eventually found his way.
Then the latter half I think was the most profound section of the novel. Him meeting the ferryman and gaining such great lessons about life and dealing with change. This is a book I’d recommend to everyone to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Death