Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

Siddhartha

Hermann Hesse

112 pages first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy inspiring reflective medium-paced

Description

Siddhartha is perhaps the most important and compelling moral allegory our troubled century has produced. Integrating Eastern and Western spiritual traditions with psychoanalysis and philosophy, this strangely simple tale, written with a deep and ...

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Moods

reflective 92%
inspiring 71%
hopeful 31%
adventurous 22%
challenging 21%
emotional 21%
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: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.77

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