Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

Siddhartha

Hermann Hesse with Hilda Rosner (Translator)

144 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy inspiring reflective medium-paced

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Hermann Hesse's moving and inspirational chronicle of spiritual evolution, Siddhartha, includes a new introduction by bestselling author Paulo Coehlo in Penguin Classics. Siddhartha is perhaps the most important and compelling moral allegory our t...

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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: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 28% | 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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