Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

Siddhartha

Hermann Hesse

132 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy inspiring reflective medium-paced
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Siddhartha is Hermann Hesse's classic account of one man's search for enlightenment. Siddartha is a young man born into a Brahmin family during the time of the Buddha. Rather than take up the mantle which his advantages of birth have afforded him,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22,065 reviews

Moods

reflective 92%
inspiring 71%
hopeful 31%
adventurous 22%
challenging 21%
emotional 20%
relaxing 18%
informative 13%
mysterious 8%
lighthearted 6%
sad 3%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 27%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.77

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