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mighty_dumpling's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Hesse convinces again with a sorrowful tale of young Hans, a gifted boy, torn apart by religious teachings, elite school, the innocent expectations of his surrounding peers who do not know better and love.
It has life's ups and downs and reads slow but steady.
As to how you read it depends on where you currently are in life.
For me it made me glad that I have been pushed to skill without having to be the best and that what I achieved is enough, no matter what others may think.
Please be kind to yourself and don't burn away your youth.
It has life's ups and downs and reads slow but steady.
As to how you read it depends on where you currently are in life.
For me it made me glad that I have been pushed to skill without having to be the best and that what I achieved is enough, no matter what others may think.
Please be kind to yourself and don't burn away your youth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Bullying, Suicide, Grief, and Alcohol
Please don't read this if you're deeply depressed. It's a beautiful book but can do harm if you're in a really bad place in your youth. Please be kind to yourself.dolefulshades's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Being one of Hesse's earlier works, it's a tad on the nose and not necessarily as refined or . Still, I love how heartfelt and sincere it is, as a near autobiographical coming-of-age story.
As kids, haven't we all once felt as if the cruel and restrictive society has quashed the Personification of Romanticism? And what use is there of living in a world that has no place for Romanticism! We might as well be dead!
It's adorably melodramatic <3 <3
As kids, haven't we all once felt as if the cruel and restrictive society has quashed the Personification of Romanticism? And what use is there of living in a world that has no place for Romanticism! We might as well be dead!
It's adorably melodramatic <3 <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
nickellekcin's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, and Suicide
sufosque's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Suicide
readingoccasionally89's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Death of parent
tabear's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide