revhoward's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ktxx22's review against another edition
4.0
You do not get to wisdom by following a teacher and you do not arrive at nirvana without love and loss. This book is similar to The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho in that it is about 1 person’s journey to locate wisdom and ultimately peace. I enjoyed this story, even though in the beginning I was very worried I would be bored to absolute death. Thankfully it weaves this really interesting journey of enlightenment. 4/5 enjoyable buy nothing too off the wall. Definitely recommend as a quick easy classical fiction read.
kerensa's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
barbibab's review against another edition
4.0
I wasn’t sure how to rate this book, I’m still not sure. I thought it wasn’t anything special but I see myself going back to the book in my thoughts and that means there’s something memorable about the story
fidoe's review against another edition
2.0
Week 46, Book 39
Siddhartha by Herman Hesse
Rating: 2/5
I assumed this was the biography of Prince Siddhartha, who went on to become Gautama Buddha. But it isn't. It's the journey of another man called Siddhartha, in the time of Gautama Buddha.
Premise wise, an interesting and enlightening book. Siddhartha goes through various stages of life, in various capacities, to gain the knowledge to become a Gautama himself, without devoting all his life to the Samanas.
It was interesting to note that though he started off as a Samana, it was only after he had had his fill of the pleasures of the material life, did he realise how unfulfilling and futile they were. That's when he truly became a samana.
Sacrificing something you never had isn't difficult. But sacrificing things and people who have defined you, takes guts.
I also liked how Siddhartha explains the benefits of the few things he is good at - thinking, waiting, and fasting; and also the difference between seeking and finding.
What i didn't enjoy was the cut and dried, rather boring writing style, which made me basically skim through the book. Had it been written differently, perhaps I'd have read it more patiently and gained more from it.
A book id recommend reading once if you're curious, but nothing extraordinary that you're missing out if you don't, in my opinion.
Siddhartha by Herman Hesse
Rating: 2/5
I assumed this was the biography of Prince Siddhartha, who went on to become Gautama Buddha. But it isn't. It's the journey of another man called Siddhartha, in the time of Gautama Buddha.
Premise wise, an interesting and enlightening book. Siddhartha goes through various stages of life, in various capacities, to gain the knowledge to become a Gautama himself, without devoting all his life to the Samanas.
It was interesting to note that though he started off as a Samana, it was only after he had had his fill of the pleasures of the material life, did he realise how unfulfilling and futile they were. That's when he truly became a samana.
Sacrificing something you never had isn't difficult. But sacrificing things and people who have defined you, takes guts.
I also liked how Siddhartha explains the benefits of the few things he is good at - thinking, waiting, and fasting; and also the difference between seeking and finding.
What i didn't enjoy was the cut and dried, rather boring writing style, which made me basically skim through the book. Had it been written differently, perhaps I'd have read it more patiently and gained more from it.
A book id recommend reading once if you're curious, but nothing extraordinary that you're missing out if you don't, in my opinion.
garfield_eats's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
manifeststefany's review against another edition
5.0
I think I had some bias that kept me from reading this sooner. It turned out to be a delightful mental journey.
sadiqmuhammad's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0