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diama373's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Racial slurs and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Drug use
zauet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Alcohol, and War
Moderate: Racial slurs and Sexual content
Minor: Racism
sardinita's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug use, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
jolineliest's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Drug use, Gun violence, Racial slurs, and Murder
Minor: Animal cruelty, Death, Sexual content, Blood, Car accident, Alcohol, and War
meowsloudlyinyourear's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Murder
emilkinis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Minor: Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and War
dreamsof_quimeras's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Cannibalism
john_pascoe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Published in Germany, in 1927 (named Der Steppenwolf), Steppenwolf is another work of art presented through Hesse's characteristic writing style.
Throughout the novel, Herr Harry Haller realises he identifies with wolf qualities and human qualities. He is alienated from society; wild, strange and shy. His hopelessness and desire for death draw him into an enchanted Faustian underworld. Through a series of mysterious encounters - romantic, freakish and savage by turn - romanticist Haller begins to return to his youth and rediscover the lost dreams of his youth.
Even though many teenagers related to the events recounted in Steppenwolf, it was targeted at the middle-aged counterculture. Steppenwolf captured the mood of a disaffected generation that was starting to question all.
Underneath the novel's contention is an ulterior motive of Hesse's trademark philosophies; namely the concept of poles and their interactions.
Graphic: Death and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Suicide
melina333's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
poirot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Body horror, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Alcohol
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death, Gun violence, Murder, and War
Minor: Addiction and Drug use