The Journey to the East by Hermann Hesse

The Journey to the East

Hermann Hesse

124 pages first pub 1932 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

2011 Reprint of 1957 English Translation. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. "Journey to the East" is written from the point of view of a man who becomes a member of "The League", a timeless r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 477 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
challenging 40%
mysterious 40%
inspiring 28%
adventurous 24%
emotional 12%
relaxing 8%
dark 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 26%
fast 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.53

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