Demian by Hermann Hesse

Demian

Hermann Hesse

128 pages • first pub 1919 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

"All I really wanted was to try and live the life that was spontaneously welling up within me. Why was that so very difficult?"Generations of readers have recognized the impassioned cry that introduces the young narrator of Demian, and embraced th...

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Moods

reflective 88%
dark 44%
mysterious 43%
challenging 42%
emotional 28%
inspiring 27%
tense 12%
sad 8%
hopeful 7%
adventurous 6%
informative 5%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 39%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 34% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.06

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