Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

Siddhartha

Hermann Hesse

154 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy inspiring reflective medium-paced

Description

In the novel, Siddhartha, a young man, leaves his family for a contemplative life, then, restless, discards it for one of the flesh. He conceives a son, but bored and sickened by lust and greed, moves on again. Near despair, Siddhartha comes to a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 20,866 reviews

Moods

reflective 92%
inspiring 71%
hopeful 31%
adventurous 22%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
relaxing 18%
informative 13%
mysterious 8%
lighthearted 7%
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: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 13% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

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3.76

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